NI parties hit out at veteran prosecution pledge
PA Media A row has broken out over a Conservative Party pledge to protect NI veterans from prosecution. But Ulster Unionist, Sinn Féin and Alliance politicians criticised the proposals. The DUP called for more detail about what the government intended and the Tánaiste (Irish deputy prime minister) said it was “deeply concerning”. UUP MLA Doug […]
Can coding give Kenya’s women prisoners a second chance?
BBC Women at Langata maximum-security prison are hoping to change their fortunes “When I came to prison I didn’t know computers.” Dorcus, 44, is beaming as she pulls apart the central processing unit of one of the prison’s desktop computers, explaining to the newer classmates what each electrical component is for. “Now I can do […]
China forces Jack Ma’s Ant Group to restructure
Getty Images China has forced a sweeping restructure on the Ant Group so the financial technology firm acts more like a bank. Ant Group’s mega $37bn (£27bn) share market launch was derailed by regulators in November over concerns about its finance model. The latest move is part of a wider crackdown by China to rein […]
Newcastle United Women: Third-tier side turn professional following promotion
Newcastle United have become the first English third-tier women’s team in 23 years to turn professional. The north-east side were promoted to the FA Women’s National League Northern Premier Division last season. Newcastle, who have have played three times at St. James’ Park, turn full-time one year after becoming officially affiliated with the men’s team. […]
Oxfam agrees to withdraw government funding bids
Reuters Oxfam has agreed to stop bidding for UK government funding until it can show it meets the “high standards” required, ministers say. International Development Secretary Penny Mordaunt said the charity had “a long way to go” before regaining the trust of the public, its staff and the people it aims to help. Oxfam has […]
Haircut? Probably. Legwax? No. What (might) reopen in Wales
BBC You could be saying goodbye to that seventies-style barnet soon Your fringe is sweeping your chin, you can comb your leg hair and you’ve got a monobrow. Before anyone puts finger to keyboard to complain, all of these things are FINE if that’s your look whether you are male, female or non-binary. However, if […]
The fearless journalist-activist Gauri Lankesh
facebook Gauri Lankesh inherited a newspaper from her father “What are we going to fight over today?” a journalist friend of Gauri Lankesh would usually ask her whenever she made an early morning call to him. “What’s your grudge?” In her breathless, high-pitched voice, Lankesh would usually ask her editor friend why his newspaper hadn’t […]
Wales women: Adams to lead World Cup training camp
Wales will meet for a training camp in the first get together since the departure of boss Jayne Ludlow. The group will link-up between 15-20 February under the guidance of Football Association of Wales (FAW) technical director David Adams. Adams will be assisted by recently-retired defender Loren Dykes and former Wales midfielder Matty Jones. A […]
The town that fails to elect Asian women
Aeman Afzal Mother-of-one Saima Afzal has tried several times to get elected in Blackburn Despite having one of the largest Asian populations in England and Wales, politicians say Blackburn has never elected an Asian woman to its council. Areas with a similar demographic have managed it, so why hasn’t this town? “I was told to […]
What does sexism sound like?
The 100 Women Challenge team have been unveiling their innovations to tackle the glass ceiling. Along with two apps and a wearable tech necklace, the team also created an eye-catching art installation. Here’s what happened when they road-tested the idea in Silicon Valley. BBC 100 Women names 100 influential and inspirational women around the world […]