Category: Women Doing Amazing Things
Welcome to Untold World – a new section on BBC Future
Safin Hamed/AFP/Getty Images Displaced Iraqis, who fled violence in Mosul, charge their mobile phones (Credit: Safin Hamed/AFP/Getty Images) In this new series, the BBC taps…
South Korea’s scandal-hit president who declared martial law
AFP The South Korean president’s declaration of martial law came as a surprise to South Koreans and the rest of the world South Korean President…
Welsh Fire: Gary Kirsten and Katie George on the 2022 Hundred Draft
No sooner has winter been brought to an end with the conclusion of the thrilling Women’s World Cup, summer begins. The County Championship season is…
From freedom fighter to Namibia’s first female president
Nicknamed NNN, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has made history by being elected as Namibia’s first female president. The 72-year-old won more than 57% of the vote, with…
Conspiracy theorist returns to X with Andrew Tate repost
Reuters Alex Jones has built a cult following online by sharing outlandish conspiracy theories Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has returned to X – formerly Twitter…
Carla Ward: Aston Villa manager signs contract extension
Aston Villa manager Carla Ward has signed a contract extension until the end of the 2023-24 season. Ward joined Villa in May 2021 and had…
The toll of being left behind at work
Getty Images Some workers are more likely to get promoted than others, leaving many employees stagnating. This career stall out has a big impact. Most…
Sisilia Tuipulotu: Rugby runs in the family for Wales’ rising star
Tuipulotu is regarded as one of Wales’ most exciting young talents, with women’s head coach Ioan Cunningham saying she could have a “massive” impact despite…
How the salary ‘ask gap’ perpetuates unequal pay
Getty Images Women and minorities ask for – and are offered – lower salaries than white men. It’s a problem called the ‘ask gap’ –…
How India is emerging as a chess powerhouse
R Praggnanandhaa In 2018 Praggnanandhaa became the youngest International Master in the history of the game “I just want to hit the bed,” R Praggnanandhaa…