Biden urges 'national unity' 22 years after 9/11
President Joe Biden called Monday for Americans to unite despite bitter political differences as the United States marked the 22nd anniversary of Al-Qaeda's 9/11 attacks.
Man who took selfies while bringing migrants to the UK jailed
A man who had his phone seized after driving a small boat that carried 50 migrants to the UK has been jailed under the Adapted Illegal Migration Act.
French schools refuse dozens of girls wearing Muslim robe
French schools sent dozens of girls home for refusing to remove their abayas -- an over-garment from the shoulders to the feet worn by Muslim women -- on the first day of the school year, a government minister said Tuesday.
France imposes abaya ban on first day of school
French authorities were on Monday imposing a newly-announced ban on the abaya Muslim dress for women in schools, with over 500 establishments under scrutiny as children across the country returned to class.
Pakistani woman stoned to death for alleged adultery
A woman in Pakistan was allegedly stoned to death by her own family members, including her husband, for committing adultery.
Mason Greenwood joins Spanish minnows Getafe despite rape case issues
The striker was suspended for 18 months due to allegations of attempted rape, assault and coercive behaviour.
The Philippines declares war on modern slavery and sexual exploitation
Reports show that around 859,000 people in the Philippines are bound by modern slavery. The British Embassy in Manila is supporting the government's crackdown by calling for project bids.
Cannabis detrimental to teens, pregnant women and mentally ill people: study
A detailed review of multiple studies conducted on cannabis use has found that it might have harmful effects on teenagers and pregnant women.
Djokovic dominates and Murray leads the charge for Brits in the US Open 2023
In her debut at the US Open, British qualifier Lily Miyazaki clinched her inaugural Grand Slam victory, propelling her into the second round where she is set to face Wednesday's challenge against Belinda Bencic.
Rubiales kiss digs up wild covid lockdown sex parties amid #MeToo style movement
The RFEF president's actions have been under intense scrutiny in the past week.
Taliban bans women from visiting national park in Afghanistan
The Taliban have banned women from visiting one of Afghanistan's most famous national parks.
UK government boost the VCSE sector with £10 million suicide prevention fund
The UK government has doubled its spending on the suicide prevention fund for charities ahead of the launch of the new national suicide prevention strategy.
Met police propose new plan to root out more predators in uniform
Following a constant flow of violent allegations against Police Officers, the Met has pledged to build a "new Met" by 2024.
Schools are being urged to prioritise cybersecurity learning with the industry expanding
The education platform Cyber Explorers is designed to help young students grasp cybersecurity and encourage them to have a potential career in the cyber sector.
Mason Greenwood big money Saudi deal could be ruined by Cristiano Ronaldo
Greenwood's negative comments in the past could come back to haunt him.
Football presidents are criticised for inappropriate behaviour at World Cup Final
Football fans slam Luis Rubiales for grabbing his crotch and kissing Jenni Hermoso. Meanwhile, Prince William also faces backlash after he failed to attend the World Cup Final.
Mason Greenwood kicked out by Manchester United as rape case debacle ends
The club could have faced massive backlash if they had reinstated the young player.
Spain World Cup win reality check for Wiegman and triumph for Vilda
England went into the Women's World Cup final dreaming of global domination but their 1-0 loss to Spain -- and the nature of it -- was a reality check that will haunt them and Sarina Wiegman.
Manchester United set to reinstate Mason Greenwood after attempted rape investigation
The club's internal investigation has finally been concluded.
Women in Afghanistan speak about being under Taliban rule for 2 years
Women continue to speak out against the Taliban in Afghanistan, who have implemented regulations that essentially erase women from society.
Improved levels of care for teen mothers in Thailand
Teen mothers in Thailand are now receiving postpartum treatments and less stigmatisation.
Cigarette butts are killing animals and polluting waters in the UK
Cigarette butts are one of the largest contributors to plastic pollution in the UK, with the number of cigarette butts being found in rivers exceeding the amount of plastic litter.
Taliban's treatment of women is a crime against humanity, says ex-UK PM Gordon Brown
Gordon Brown has called the Taliban's attack on women's rights and lives a "crime against humanity."
Meghan Markle hits Taylor Swift concert as Prince Harry attends summit in Japan
The Duke of Sussex spoke at the Sports Values Summit-Special Edition about his Sentebale charity.
A reported 3 in 4 children in South Asia are living in extremely high temperatures
Following Cyclone Biparjoy, a UNICEF report has revealed that three-quarters of children in South Asia are exposed to life-threatening climate extremes.
Taliban bans girls over 10 years old from attending school: Report
In another massive blow to women's rights, the Taliban has banned little girls from getting an education.
The different ways that men and women dealt with levels of stress during COVID
A recent study from Würzburg examines how the mental health of both sexes was impacted by the initial phases of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Around 97% of women entrepreneurs affected by gender bias in funding
A recent survey of women entrepreneurs in the UK provided critical insights on gender bias in funding, revealing the biggest barrier faced by women in the business world is the lack of female decision-makers in these venture capital firms.
WHO calls for bans on tobacco and vape products
The Netherlands have become the fourth country in the world to ban the promotion of tobacco and e-cigarette products.
Is the planet paying the price for the effects of fast fashion?
The fashion industry accounts for more than 20 per cent of industrial water pollution, with garment workers being severely underpaid and overworked.