Women in Turkey braved an official ban on an International Women’s Day march in Istanbul, demonstrating for about two hours before police used tear gas to disperse remaining protesters and detained several people. Thousands converged on a central neighborhood Wednesday for a
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced measures Wednesday seeking to promote and protect women after years of setbacks in their causes blamed in part on a rise in far-right forces. At a ceremony in the capital, Brasilia, Lula presented a
International Women’s Day is a holiday meant to acknowledge the advancements women around the world have made for equality and freedom while also advocating for more progress and equity. For centuries, women in various areas of the world struggled to gain financial
A stoic woman who who was not expected to live for more than 24 hours as a newborn is now receiving end of life care in hospital. Caitlin Shaw, now 20, was born with a severe heart condition and a “bigger head”
Prince Harry is attempting to brand Meghan Markle as “Mother Theresa”, according to a royal expert. The Duke made a media appearance over the weekend in which he sat down with Dr Gabor Maté to discuss his drug use, mental health and
The quarterback battle in Austin, Texas, is going to be a long one. Following the first practice of the spring for the Texas Longhorns, head coach Steve Sarkisian discussed his two young quarterbacks – both big-time recruits – and set the stage
Suella Braverman pledged to end the “wave” of illegal migrants that are entering Britain, saying that the problem is costing the taxpayer £6 million per day. Giving a statement to the House of Commons today, she said the volume of illegal arrivals
The Met Office has extended its weather warning for Wednesday, with forecasters expecting deep snow accumulations south of the M4. In an update today, the agency said it now expects snow and ice in south-west England and southern Wales over nine hours
The vessel capsized 91 metres from the shore after the bow door was left open and seawater flooded the decks. An investigation blamed the poor working practices of ferry owner Townsend-Thoresen. 58 years ago (1965) A golden eagle named Goldie continued to
King Charles to issue his first Commonwealth Day message next week (Image: Getty) The King will issue his first Commonwealth Day message next week amid signs of a more political monarchy, six months into the new reign. Quite what the message will