Britain has committed to taking in Afghan refugees – but what about the many left behind?
- Posted by
- Amy Beecham
World News
World News, breaking news, photos, comments, social media posts on this topic.
Latest Stories
Opinion
“I feel scared to speak out about what’s really happening in Hong Kong”
Young people in Hong Kong are still protesting after the proposed extradition bill, but not everyone feels safe to do so.
- Posted by
- Digital Team
- Published
Life
What is going on elsewhere?
Five heartwarming acts of kindness uplift spirits globally.
- Posted by
- Chloe Gray
- Published
Life
Elsewhere: 5 global news bites
Find out the latest on what is going on globally right now.
- Posted by
- Digital Team
- Published
Sleep
How people sleep around the world
Snuggly and surprising slumber practices from across the globe.
- Posted by
- Aiden Wynn
- Published
- Posted by
- Lily Allen
- Published
Meet the women using flags all over the world to fight for human rights
What's in a flag?
People
Eurovision 2019: Madonna WILL perform in Israel, despite calls to boycott the contest
“People have always been trying to silence me for one reason or another,” says Madonna.
- Posted by
- Kayleigh Dray
- Published
Life
How Notre Dame’s devastating fire brought people closer together
In the wake of the devastating cathedral fire, many have demonstrated strength, unity and kindness
- Posted by
- Hollie Richardson
- Published
People
Meet the inspiring teenage girls standing up for their beliefs around the world
From campaigning against climate change to supporting children whose parents are at risk of deportation, these young women are making a change.
- Posted by
- Elena Chabo
- Published
People
Meet the women using the internet to fight gender inequality all over the world
From Kazakhstan to St. Louis, USA, women are ingeniously using tech to fight the good fight
- Posted by
- Elena Chabo
- Published
People
Why Brazil’s new president is an even more terrifying prospect than Trump
He’s openly misogynistic, homophobic and racist, and poses a major threat to the environment
- Posted by
- Moya Crockett
- Published
People
Can we put them in charge? Meet the girls who are changing the world
From an 8-year-old Indian skater to an Australian girl protesting for indigenous rights.
- Posted by
- Made By Girls
- Published
- Posted by
- Kayleigh Dray
- Published
Lana Del Rey responds to criticism around planned performance in Israel
“I totally understand what you’re saying, [but] this is my action.”
Life
How a 1998 rape and suicide case is inflaming China’s #MeToo movement
The story of Gao Yan, who killed herself after allegedly being raped by a professor, has become a rallying cry.
- Posted by
- Moya Crockett
- Published
Visible Women
Women’s Daily Dispatch: The news you need to know on 5/3/18
Women’s rights marches in Turkey are shut down by riot police, men in China invade women-only train carriages, and more
- Posted by
- Moya Crockett
- Published
Visible Women
Women’s Daily Dispatch: The news you need to know on 23/2/18
Journalists remember trailblazing war reporter Marie Colvin, FGM is banned in Somaliland, and more
- Posted by
- Stylist Team
- Published
Visible Women
Women’s Daily Dispatch: The news you need to know on 19/2/18
New research reveals the shocking truth about how women are portrayed in fiction – and there’s a new contraceptive on the market.
- Posted by
- Moya Crockett
- Published
Visible Women
Women’s Daily Dispatch: The news you need to know on 25/1/18
Oprah rules out a run for president, Theresa May condemns all-male charity event, and more
- Posted by
- Moya Crockett
- Published
Life
Egyptian lawyer says men have duty to rape women in ripped jeans
His comments have been condemned by feminists in Egypt
- Posted by
- Moya Crockett
- Published
- Posted by
- Stylist Team
- Published
These are all the things women in Saudi can't do
Women can now drive, but the fight for equality continues…
Life
World celebrates as Saudi Arabia finally agrees to let women drive
#SaudiWomenCanDrive has broken the internet, for all the right reasons
- Posted by
- Stylist Team
- Published