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Taliban mark five years in power as aid groups warn of crisis

The Taliban marked five years in power on Saturday, seeking to portray their government as in control even as aid and rights

Taliban mark five years in power as aid groups warn of crisis
Crime|Education|Political|World

While Taliban leaders mark 5 years in power in Afghanistan, a UN official warns of a rights crisis

Taliban rulers have celebrated the fifth anniversary of their return to power in Afghanistan

While Taliban leaders mark 5 years in power in Afghanistan, a UN official warns of a rights crisis
Economy|Education|Health|Political|World

UN urges support for Afghan women amid tightening Taliban curbs

The United Nations appealed to donors on Friday not to cut funding for women's programs in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, saying this would add to suffering in a

UN urges support for Afghan women amid tightening Taliban curbs
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|World

Afghanistan marks 5 years under the Taliban with safer streets but pleas for jobs and education

Afghanistan's Taliban rulers are marking five years since regaining power

Afghanistan marks 5 years under the Taliban with safer streets but pleas for jobs and education
Crime|Election

Trump accuses Democrats of hypocrisy on Platner, despite questions about his own conduct

President Donald Trump is accusing the Democratic Party of hypocrisy for supporting Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner despite his own history of misconduct against women

Trump accuses Democrats of hypocrisy on Platner, despite questions about his own conduct
Crime|MidEast|World

Police crack down on anti-hijab protests in western Afghanistan

Afghan security officials dispersed a women's rights protest in the western province of Herat on Tuesday that started after Taliban morality police

Police crack down on anti-hijab protests in western Afghanistan
Health|Political|US

Supreme Court preserves access to widely used abortion pill, while lawsuit plays out

The Supreme Court has preserved women’s access to a drug used in the most common method of abortion, rejecting lower-court restrictions while a lawsuit continues

Supreme Court preserves access to widely used abortion pill, while lawsuit plays out
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Tracy Sturdivant, the Ms. Foundation's next leader, wants to expand the feminist funder's coalition

Tracy Sturdivant will succeed Teresa Younger as the next president and CEO of the Ms. Foundation, the first national philanthropy run by and for women

Tracy Sturdivant, the Ms. Foundation's next leader, wants to expand the feminist funder's coalition
Arts|Education|Entertainment

'Poetry Out Loud' event showcases young New Mexican poets

'Poetry Out Loud' event showcases young New Mexican poets

'Poetry Out Loud' event showcases young New Mexican poets
Education|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|Opinion

Are you contributing to ‘maternal invisibility’? How to stop

Are you contributing to ‘maternal invisibility’? How to stop

Are you contributing to ‘maternal invisibility’? How to stop
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Taliban allows men to beat their wives as long as they don’t break bones or leave open wounds

Taliban allows men to beat their wives as long as they don’t break bones or leave open wounds

Taliban allows men to beat their wives as long as they don’t break bones or leave open wounds
Europe|Health|World

EU expands funds for abortion access in response to a citizens' campaign

The European Union has agreed to expand funding for citizens needing to leave their home countries to access safe abortions elsewhere in the 27-nation bloc

EU expands funds for abortion access in response to a citizens' campaign
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle

After 23 years, she's free: Nicole Boynton's path to hope under Georgia’s survivor justice act

After 23 years, she's free: Nicole Boynton's path to hope under Georgia’s survivor justice act

After 23 years, she's free: Nicole Boynton's path to hope under Georgia’s survivor justice act
Economy|Education|Health|Political|World

US turns its back on global efforts for women and children terrorized by violence and conflict

The Trump administration’s move to withdraw the US from these organizations risks undercutting lasting peace and global human rights accountability.

US turns its back on global efforts for women and children terrorized by violence and conflict
Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|World

Mexico's bullied pageant contestant gets payback by capturing Miss Universe crown

Fátima Bosch Fernández of Mexico has been crowned Miss Universe 2025

Mexico's bullied pageant contestant gets payback by capturing Miss Universe crown
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Tennis icon Billie Jean King continues to learn and inspire

In theory, Billie Jean King should have nothing left to prove. A glittering haul of 39 grand slam titles across singles, doubles and mixed doubles is one of the greatest tennis careers of all time, but it was for her uncompromising pursuit of equality that she transcended the game. King is revered as an icon, but she still has unfinished business, as CNN World Sport's Don Riddell has been learning.

Tennis icon Billie Jean King continues to learn and inspire