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In Germany’s New Parliament, Women Are a Rarer Sight
The class of lawmakers taking office is noticeably more male and less diverse than the constituents it will represent.The New York Times - 3d -
Activists open abortion center in front of Polish parliament on Women's Day
Polish abortion rights activists have opened a center across from the parliament building in Warsaw where women can have abortions with pills, either alone or with other womenABC News - Mar. 8 -
Spooky tales of ghosts and scandal come alive on an after-hours New Zealand parliament tour
Mysterious deaths, unexplained noises and late-night apparitions are not the usual fodder of daily tours offered at New Zealand's parliament in WellingtonABC News - Mar. 21 -
German parliament sits for first time with AfD as second biggest party
Far right party doubles its number of seats, while chancellor-in-waiting, Friedrich Merz, hopes to form government before Easter. . Germany’s new parliament sits for the first time on Tuesday with ...The Guardian - 3d -
New Canadian Prime Minister Carney will run in Ottawa area district as he seeks to join Parliament
Two officials familiar with the matter say new Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will run in an Ottawa area district as he seeks to join Parliament for the first timeABC News - 5d -
Wisconsin hires new women’s basketball head coach
Wisconsin is hiring Robin Pingeton as its new women's basketball head coach, according to a news release on Tuesday.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Ethiopia introduces new tax to fill gap after USAID funding pause
Ethiopia’s parliament is introducing a new tax for all workers as part of measures to fill the financial gap left by the USAID funding pauseABC News - Mar. 20 -
Hungary's parliament passes law banning Pride events, in new assault on LGBTQ rights
Hungarian lawmakers on Tuesday passed a law banning Pride events and allowing authorities to use facial recognition software to identify attendees.NBC News - Mar. 18 -
Indonesia parliament passes contentious amendments to military law
Indonesia’s parliament on Thursday passed contentious revisions to the country’s military law, which will allocate more civilian posts for military officers.NBC News - Mar. 20 -
New women's 7 vs. 7 league touting $5M purses
A new global 7-on-7 women's soccer event is set to launch ahead of the UEFA Women's Champions League final in May with the promise of a $5 million prize pool per event.ESPN - Mar. 20 -
Man United Women boss Marc Skinner closing in on new deal at club
Manchester United Women’s manager Marc Skinner is edging closer to signing a new deal at the club.The former Birmingham head coach is now the longest-serving manager in the Women’s Super League as...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Something new is at stake in the women's NCAA Tournament: Money
For the first time since the NCAA began hosting a women’s basketball tournament in 1982, teams will be paid for winning postseason games.NBC News - 6d -
Durham announce exciting plans for new state-of-the-art facility for elite women’s sport
Durham Women have announced the news that they are working with Durham Cricket to pursue a new state-of-the-art facility for elite women’s sport.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Portugal’s Government Falls in No-Confidence Vote After Just a Year
The vote in Parliament will force new elections, the third in little more than three years.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Expansion NWSL team unveils plans for new downtown Denver women's soccer stadium
The expansion National Women’s Soccer League team in Denver has unveiled plans for a new downtown soccer stadiumABC News - Mar. 18 -
Belgian prosecutors make arrests in corruption probe linked to European Parliament
Belgian federal prosecutors say they've arrested several individuals as part of a corruption probe linked to the European Parliament amid reports in local media that Chinese company Huawei bribed ...ABC News - Mar. 13 -
Spanish parliament vote on cutting food waste will end ban on wolf hunting
Amendment brought by coalition of parties says wolves add to food waste due to remains of livestock they kill. The Spanish parliament has voted through a measure that will in effect lift the ...The Guardian - Mar. 20 -
Israel parliament defies protests to pass law tightening grip over judges
Opposition parties say political control of appointments will make judges subject to politicians and undermine democracy. Israel’s parliament has passed a law expanding elected officials’ power to ...The Guardian - 1d -
Israel parliament defies protests to pass law tightening grip over judges
Opposition parties say political control of appointments will make judges subject to politicians and undermine democracy. Israel’s parliament has passed a law expanding elected officials’ power to ...The Guardian - 1d -
Germany OKs huge boost in defense spending as Europe gears up for new era
Germany’s parliament approved plans for a massive spending surge on Tuesday, throwing off decades of fiscal conservatism in hopes of reviving economic growth and scaling up military spending for a ...NBC News - Mar. 18 -
How new professional sports leagues like SailGP are putting women at the fore
As women’s sports surge in popularity, professional leagues are increasingly touting the value of female athletes.NBC News - Mar. 19 -
Violence and sexist harassment against female MPs ‘rife across Asia-Pacific’
Report reveals scale of abuse faced by women in politics from countries such as Australia, India, Laos and Mongolia. Sexism, harassment and violence against women are rife in parliaments across the ...The Guardian - 3d -
Mann: Etihad showcase will highlight strength of women’s game
City Studios commentator Alistair Mann says every women’s match at the Etihad provides opportunity to attract new fans.After two thrilling Barclays Women’s Super League games at the Etihad already...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Trump Looms Over Greenland’s Election, but Voters Have Other Concerns
President Trump keeps saying he wants to “get” Greenland. On Tuesday, Greenland votes for a new parliament that could shape its future relations with the United States.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
What is World Sevens Football? New women’s series wants to help players go viral
The proposition for World Sevens Football (W7F), a new global women’s “grand slam series”, is simple: some of the best players from eight clubs around the globe competing in a three-day, ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Why Indonesia's new military law is alarming pro-democracy activists and rights groups
Indonesia’s Parliament has unanimously voted to pass a controversial revision of its military law that will expand the armed forces’ role in civilian affairs despite growing opposition from ...ABC News - Mar. 20 -
Former Chelsea Women executive Adrian Jacob to lead World Sevens Football
Former Chelsea Women executive manager Adrian Jacob has been appointed as head of football with the new global women’s seven-a-side tournament. Jacob spent 11 years at Chelsea during a period of ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Most Valuable Promotions shows continued commitment to women's boxing with four new signings
MVP has added some top-tier talent to its women's divisions with eyes on even more expansionCBS Sports - 2d -
Forcing women back into the office will cost us millions
New research from the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management highlights how in-person work environments expose women to higher levels of workplace bias and mistreatment compared to ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Manchester City Women announces global partnership with Hytro
Manchester City Women has today announced a new global partnership with leading Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) wearables company Hytro.The performance partnership will see the team utilise Hytro ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
A New League Is Changing the Landscape of Women’s Basketball
The W.N.B.A. is coming off a season of record viewership. But Unrivaled’s ability to attract stars is changing the standard.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
The Rise of Women’s Basketball
Caitlin Clark helped push the sport to new highs. She didn’t do it alone.The New York Times - Mar. 16 -
A tale of two conferences: women against women as ‘poison of patriarchy’ returns and abortion fight intensifies
Last week, anti-choice campaigners emboldened by current US politics met in New York at the same time as UN delegates gathered to address the widespread inequalities women face. The battle to ...The Guardian - 6d -
Jason Sudeikis confirms 'Ted Lasso' Season 4, teases new team
Sudeikis said on the "New Heights" podcast that Lasso would be coaching a women's team in the new season.ESPN - Mar. 14 -
Germany’s parliament approves Merz’s €1tn spending plan
Chancellor-in-waiting uses outgoing Bundestag to loosen debt brake and unleash investments in defence and infrastructureFinancial Times - Mar. 18 -
Thailand prime minister survives no-confidence vote in parliament
The prime minister won the backing of 319 of 488 lawmakers present, according to Reuters.CNBC - 2d -
Women’s March Madness 2025 national title odds: UConn new favorite after JuJu Watkins injury
Women’s college basketball underwent a major shakeup on Monday night with the season-ending knee injury of USC star JuJu Watkins. During a second-round NCAA Tournament matchup against No. 9 seed ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Celebrations and protests in the US and around the world mark International Women’s Day
From Istanbul and Warsaw to New York and Los Angeles, activists demand equality and the end of gender-based violence. Women took to the streets of cities across Europe, Africa and elsewhere to mark ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
Ohio State women's hockey Frozen Four bound for 5th straight season
Coach Nadine Muzerall's Ohio State Buckeyes beat St. Lawrence 6-1 to advance to NCAA women's hockey Frozen Four. Joy Dunne sets new program mark.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Scientists puzzled by surprising rise in ADHD prescriptions among adult women
Prescriptions for ADHD drugs have been spiking, with the sharpest rise among middle-aged and older women, a new study finds. They're also the least likely to misuse the stimulants.NBC News - Mar. 19
