Family courts in England and Wales ‘not good enough’ for women and children, minister says
‘Problem-solving’, child-focused courts to replace adversarial hearings, with earlier intervention to cut delaysFamily courts are “not good enough” and have …
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Shaw’s 13-minute treble edges City closer to title as Chelsea falter
Manchester City striker completes fastest WSL hat-trick Manchester United go second after injury-time winnerKhadija Shaw scored the fastest hat-trick in …
‘Her warmth filled the kitchen every morning’: the magic – and tenacity – of Jenni Murray
The Woman’s Hour host, who has died aged 75, could talk about hydrangeas, campaign against domestic abuse, then tear a …
Former BBC Woman’s Hour presenter Jenni Murray dies aged 75
Veteran broadcaster interviewed prominent female leaders including Margaret Thatcher and Hillary ClintonThe former BBC Radio 4 Woman’s Hour presenter Jenni …
French IS member convicted of genocide for atrocities against Yazidis
Sabri Essid also found guilty of crimes against humanity after harrowing evidence from women enslaved by jihadistA French member of …
Former Met special constable who groomed then raped girl and woman jailed for 24 years
Gwyn Samuels, who committed crimes as James Bubb, befriended both victims online A Metropolitan police special constable who raped a …
Australia dig themselves out of a hole in women’s T20 win over West Indies
Australia 164-6; West Indies 121-6 | Australia win by 43 runsBeth Mooney’s 79 and Alana King’s three wickets propel tourists …
Peers vote to back clause pardoning women convicted over illegal abortions
House of Lords decision welcomed as ‘landmark moment’ after attempt to strike out amendment is defeatedUK politics live – latest …
Meg Jones to captain England at Women’s Six Nations with Zoe Stratford pregnant
Jones was vice-captain in Red Roses’ World Cup triumphCentre to lead team in Six Nations opener against IrelandMeg Jones has …
Woman has sentence quashed by Tanzania court after over a decade on death row
Lemi Limbu, who has severe intellectual disabilities, remains in prison and will now face retrial for the murder of her …
Iranian wrestler who saw Ayatollah abuse athletes defends American women speaking out against trans inclusion
Iranian wrestling champion Sardar Pashaei urges International Olympic Committee to protect women's sports and create equal competition opportunities for all …
Mom with no symptoms had stage 4 colorectal cancer — and a rare surgery saved her life
A Los Angeles mother’s unexpected stage 4 cancer diagnosis led to an uncommon liver transplant, offering new hope for select …
‘Old masters too’: Ghent exhibition celebrates female artists of the baroque
Show in part a rediscovery of more than 40 mostly forgotten women who plied their trade in the Low CountriesJudith …
Kerr and Foord propel improved Matildas past China to Women’s Asian Cup final
Plucky Australia beat defending champions 2-1 Hosts will face Japan or South Korea in Saturday deciderThe Matildas are through to …
Golden generation still glitters as veterans kickstart misfiring Matildas
Goals from Caitlin Foord and Sam Kerr help see off China and show that they can take Australia to Asian …
Marseille moving at ‘speedboat pace’ after rebrand in their aim to make waves
Independent team now called Les Marseillaises want to become an iconic club and have the history-making Corinne Diacre at the …
‘Green shoots’ in drive to cut number of women in England and Wales prisons
Prisons minister says more women should be diverted away from jail – and new board aims to bring about that …
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Bill faces constitutional hurdles as previous abortion bans were struck down by state supreme court in JanuarySign up for the …
Survivors of Ireland’s mother and baby homes will not have UK benefits cut
Campaigners welcome Keir Starmer’s backing of ‘Philomena’s law’ to protect payments for those who accept compensationSurvivors of Ireland’s mother and …
Romania’s Eurovision song criticised for ‘glamorising sexual strangulation’
Calls for Alexandra Căpitănescu’s Choke Me to be banned as campaigners say lyrics are ‘dangerous’ and ‘reckless’Romania’s Eurovision entry Choke …