Kolkata metro: A British engineer's unrealised India underwater train
Sir Harley Dalrymple-Hays's plan to build an underground rail in Kolkata did not take off because of lack of funds.
2023-06-10 08:23
Hundreds of White women gather at Colorado Capitol after plea from women of color to use their 'privilege' to demand action on gun violence
Hundreds of White women gathered at the Colorado Capitol Monday morning, with more expected to show up throughout the day, to use their "privilege" in a silent sit-in to demand Gov. Jared Polis ban guns and create a gun buyback program.
2023-06-06 00:26
Aid group NRC resumes work with female staff in Taliban heartland
By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS An international aid agency in Afghanistan has resumed operations in the southern province
2023-06-06 00:20
Afghan women face 'pandemic of suicidal thoughts'
Afghanistan faces a worsening mental health crisis amid a clampdown on women's freedoms and rights.
2023-06-05 12:58
Donegal woman saving the songs 'at risk' of disappearing
Catriona Ní Ghribín is working to record at-risk traditional songs from north-west Donegal.
2023-06-03 13:59
iPhone in India: Foxconn to manufacture smartphones in Karnataka by April 2024
Apple's decision to manufacture iPhones in India aims at diversifying its supply chains away from China
2023-06-02 13:49
Franco Mulakkal: Pope accepts resignation of bishop accused of rape
The Vatican had temporarily relieved Franco Mulakkal of his duties when he was arrested in 2018
2023-06-02 12:23
Argentina allows morning-after pill to be bought over counter
The health ministry says making the pill more easily available "removes an important barrier".
2023-06-01 14:17
These women wanted a symbolic expression of self-love. So they married themselves
The practice, called sologamy, sometimes involves lavish ceremonies complete with vows, cakes and bridesmaids. Critics call it narcissistic, but those who do it say it's a healthy expression of self-love.
2023-05-28 16:18
Ukrainian refugee brings family coffee firm to Dorset
Amer Al Atti is hoping to start production after importing his firm's roasting equipment from Kyiv.
2023-05-24 13:21
'Comfort women': Last known Taiwanese survivor dies at 92
Activists estimate 200,000 people were forced into sexual slavery by Japan's forces in World War Two.
2023-05-23 16:45
Police get 200 tip-offs for 22 unidentified murdered women
Detectives are following potential leads after launching a campaign to identify 22 victims in Europe.
2023-05-16 22:28