Explore the shocking and unusual customs of dictators, from Gaddafi's female bodyguards to bizarre practices like tracking women's menstrual cycles and executing intellectuals. Read more...

Pop superstar Katy Perry is set to join Lauren Sanchez, Jeff Bezos' partner, on an all-women space flight aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket. Get ready for liftoff! Read more...

Former Vikings player Jack Brewer criticizes Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for his policy on transgender athletes in girls' sports, while a state lawmaker denounces a bill restricting trans athletes. Read more...

A quick look at the latest sports news, including a new eight-second rule in football, parental leave for tennis players, an NFL player release, and a new chairman for Yakeb. Read more...

French female farmers grapple with isolation, while initiatives aim to reconcile distributors and producers. Meanwhile, Stellantis and La Poste navigate financial shifts and leadership changes. Real estate shows signs of recovery. Read more...

Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone, known for her hit "Wish I Didn't Miss You" and her work with The Sequence, has died in a car crash in Alabama at the age of 63. Read more...

A Minnesota school canceled a career event after a discrimination complaint. Separately, the state House failed to pass a bill banning transgender athletes from women's sports. Read more...

Recent reports reveal Spanish attitudes on sex and sexuality, the growing interest of women in STEM fields, and a mountaineer's quest to reach space. Read more...

A quick look at today's business news, including a surge in climate tech investments, revised stock price targets for Canadian companies, and special passes for investors. Read more...

The recent election results in Germany have created both challenges and opportunities for prominent female politicians from Hesse, including Nancy Faeser, Bettina Stark-Watzinger, and Annalena Baerbock. Read more...

A look at the week's top sports stories including Rodgers' potential move, Humphries' victory, the Cheltenham bonus, Liverpool's financial report, and sexism reporting. Read more...

Explore the chilling tales of Madrid's Linares Palace and the suspicious death of Gene Hackman and his wife in Santa Fe. Plus, the rise of Spanish guitar indie band Shego. Read more...

A proposal in the Czech Republic aims to expand social scholarships for low-income university students, potentially benefiting up to 10,000 individuals. Other political news includes changes in leadership and debates over ritual slaughter. Read more...

From London's notorious Forty Elephants gang to Peppa Pig's upcoming sibling and tributes to Eggheads star Chris Hughes, catch up on the latest entertainment news! Read more...

The UK faces scrutiny over rising asylum claim rejections, a major arms drive funded by aid cuts, and a disturbing case of radicalization. Plus, potential peace talks between Turkey and Kurdish militants. Read more...

A look at the contrasting political trends in Europe, from Spain's progressive policies and economic growth to Germany's far-right resurgence and debates over gender equality. Read more...

Paula Radcliffe reveals that experiencing perimenopause heightened her sense of accomplishment upon finishing the Tokyo Marathon, making her return to the sport particularly meaningful. Read more...

From sexual assault on trains to violent protests in Greece and a grim discovery in Italy, Europe faces a wave of crime and unrest. Police are investigating various incidents. Read more...

Carnival celebrations around the world range from traditional festivities in Germany and Brazil to tragic events in Brazil, highlighting the diverse experiences during this festive season. Read more...

Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini face renewed legal battles, while Frankfurt plans a new multifunction arena. Lise Klaveness challenges FIFA's reforms. Read more...