New Taliban laws ban women's voices and bare faces in public
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The Guardian - World
Taliban’s curbs on women add to risk of polio outbreak, health officials warn
Regime suspends polio campaign across Afghanistan over security concerns and women’s role in vaccination drive. Afghanistan is at risk of a polio outbreak, health officials have warned, after the ...Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Keegan-Michael Key on using his real voice in "Transformers One"
Keegan-Michael Key opens up about voicing B-127 in "Transformers One" and how he transformed the iconic character with his own voice—no tech tricks needed.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Obama's longtime speechwriter pens advice book on public speaking
A former White House speechwriter is sharing some of the public speaking tips he picked up while penning prose for President Obama. "These are the lessons in public speaking and communication that ...Yesterday -
ESPN - Sports
Barcelona's new third kit inspired by women's team
Barcelona's latest kit stands as a minty green ode to the success of their women's team.Yesterday -
ABC News - World
Iran releases an Austrian man, the first time his imprisonment made public
Iranian state media say authorities have released an Austrian citizen who was held in prison in the country’s northwest, the first time information about his imprisonment was made publicYesterday - Iran -
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Man in court accused of crossbow attack murders
The wife and daughters of BBC racing commentator John Hunt were killed at their Hertfordshire home in July.Yesterday -
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Trump campaigning in Michigan in first public appearance since apparent assassination attempt
Former President Donald Trump is back on the campaign trail in Michigan Tuesday for his first public event since Sunday's apparent assassination attempt. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
NBC News - Top stories
Georgian parliament approves law curbing LGBTQ rights
Georgian lawmakers approved the third and final reading of a law on “family values and the protection of minors” that would impose sweeping curbs on LGBTQ rights.Yesterday -
ABC News - World
Afghanistan reopens its embassy in Oman, the Taliban say
The Taliban say that Afghanistan's Embassy in Oman has reopenedYesterday - Afghanistan -
ABC News - World
EU chief unveils her new team after a long and bumpy road; women get top roles
European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen has put women in many of the top roles on her new team for her next five-year tenure at the head of the blocYesterday - European Union -
ABC News - World
Georgia's parliament approves draft legislation curtailing LGBTQ+ rights, similar to laws in neighboring Russia
Georgia's parliament approves draft legislation curtailing LGBTQ+ rights, similar to laws in neighboring RussiaYesterday - Russia -
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Trump and Harris had 'cordial' call following apparent assassination attempt
Trump to hold first public event since apparent assassination attemptYesterday - Donald Trump -
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Podcast duo sorry for jokes about black women
James Duncan and Fuhad Dawodu acknowledge they hurt fans by laughing at racist stereotypes.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Shōgun proves you don’t need dragons and bare bottoms for compelling drama | Zoe Williams
It’s official: cheap, violent thrills are out; detailed trade negotiations are in. Shōgun’s Emmy-winning haul suggests cerebral viewing is back in vogue. A friend who works in TV explained to me ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Johnson faces crossroads with no good options in spending fight
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is at a critical crossroads in the charged debate over federal spending, confronting few options to prevent a government shutdown — and all of them with risks. The ...Yesterday -
ABC News - World
European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen puts women in many of the top roles in her new Commission team
European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen puts women in many of the top roles in her new Commission teamYesterday -
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Life as a woman under Taliban rule
How are Afghanistan’s women and girls coping with harsh new restrictions?2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Ten new signings to watch in the Women's Super League
BBC Sport picks out 10 new Women's Super League players who you should keep an eye on in the 2024-25 season.2 days ago -
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Meta Plans to Ban the Russian TV Network RT
The Facebook and Instagram owner said it would bar Russian media outlets including RT, which the U.S. has accused of acting as an intelligence arm.2 days ago - Russia -
BBC News - Top stories
Facebook owner bans Russian state media networks
Russian state media outlets have come under increased scrutiny in Western countries.2 days ago - Russia -
The Guardian - World
Women in UK ‘will be worse off than in 2010 unless public spending rises’
Economists say living standards of poorest women will decline by 21% by 2027-28 if Labour sticks to Tory plans. Rachel Reeves should announce a significant uplift in public spending in next month’s ...2 days ago - United Kingdom -
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs is arrested in New York after federal indictment
Prosecutors say Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested late Monday in New York, where he faces a sealed criminal indictment2 days ago - New York -
Financial Times - World
Want to fix UK prisons? Let the women out
Imprisonment is not obviously a good solution to drug addiction or for those who have been coerced into crime2 days ago - United Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
Plans to ban traffic on Oxford Street announced
London mayor Sadiq Khan says "urgent action" is needed to regenerate the busy shopping street.2 days ago -
ABC News - Entertainment
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces federal charges in New York, his lawyer says
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces federal charges in New York, his lawyer says2 days ago - New York -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
North London derby reaction, Wiso Vasquez & Amelia Lopez discuss MLS & is there a new face of the NWSL?
Christian and Alexis react to Arsenal’s big win in the North London Derby. Then Christian and Alexis welcome on Wiso Vasquez and Amelia Lopez to chat MLS. Later, Christian and Alexis talk Trinity ...2 days ago -
ABC News - Health
The Taliban have suspended polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan, the UN says
The U.N. says the Taliban have suspended polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan2 days ago - Afghanistan -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Irene Aldana's UFC 306 cut barely noticeable two days later (OK, that's a lie)
Irene Aldana's UFC 306 cut looks like a scratch two days later ... if the scratch was from an excavator on a construction site. In other words, holy hell – it's gnarly. Norma Dumont (12-2 MMA, 8-2 ...2 days ago - UFC