South China Sea: Biden says US will defend the Philippines if China attacks
Biden's statement comes days after collisions between Filipino and Chinese ships in the South China Sea.
2023-10-26 14:24
UK to charter flights for Afghan refugees stuck in Pakistan
Some Afghan refugees promised UK visas have been waiting in Pakistan for over a year, according to charities.
2023-10-26 05:47
International women’s soccer is back as Nations League crunch matches approach
International women’s soccer is back as Sxotland prepare to face Netherlands in their next two UEFA Nations League matches.
2023-10-26 00:29
'We're wiser': US Republican women candidates steer clear of speaker fight
By Moira Warburton WASHINGTON As the fractious U.S. House of Representatives' Republican caucus has squabbled for three weeks
2023-10-25 18:28
Women in Iceland, including the prime minister, to strike over gender inequality
Women across Iceland -- including the prime minister -- will go on strike Tuesday as part of a campaign pushing for greater gender equality in the country.
2023-10-24 00:45
F1 US Grand Prix: The 16-year-old living her motorsports dream
Chloe Chong started karting on the same track as Lewis Hamilton - now she's at the same F1 race weekend.
2023-10-21 10:49
Mahsa Amini awarded EU's Sakharov human rights prize
The 22-year-old died in custody after allegedly violating Iran's strict dress code, sparking mass protests.
2023-10-20 00:16
China's movie theaters thrive as economic gloom descends. Hollywood is missing out
China's economy may be in the doldrums, but its movie theaters have enjoyed a record-breaking few months as young women flocked to see home-grown films.
2023-10-16 08:46
BBC show is a 'lifeline' for Afghan girls, UN says
Girls barred from the classroom by the Taliban government are using a BBC programme to learn in secret.
2023-10-14 07:29
Afghans in UK visa limbo as Pakistan vows to expel migrants
Afghans who worked with the UK are living in fear in Pakistan as it cracks down on migrants without visas.
2023-10-13 12:45
Polish elections: When are they and why is Europe watching closely?
Poland's upcoming elections have been called the most important since the fall of communism in 1989.
2023-10-08 10:45
'Voice of oppressed people:' Rights activist Narges Mohammadi speaks out for Iranian women from prison
Sixteen-year-old Ali vividly remembers the last time he saw his mother at home. She made him and his twin sister, Kiana, eggs for breakfast, told them to study hard, said goodbye and sent them to school. When they returned, she was gone. They were eight.
2023-10-07 09:24