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🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Spells, orgies, and cocaine: the case against a psychiatrist accused of drugging and raping his patients shocks Morocco

A psychiatrist in Morocco has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for drugging and raping female patients, a case that has shocked the nation.

Mar 3 • 04:45 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Engineer in Bengaluru Takes Her Life After Astrologer's Prediction

A 27-year-old female engineer in Bengaluru committed suicide after an astrologer predicted that her marriage would fail within two years.

Feb 28 • 09:29 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Pepa Blanes: 'I had anorexia and I am obsessed with that topic. There are few movies about it'

Pepa Blanes discusses the transformative journey of women in fiction through her new book, highlighting the importance of female representation in cinema and exploring themes like friendship, desire, and mental health.

Feb 27 • 12:51 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kwara reiterates resolve to end FGM, reviews 2026–2030 action plan

The Kwara State Government of Nigeria is reaffirming its commitment to eradicate Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) through a comprehensive action plan for 2026-2030, emphasizing collaboration among various sectors.

Feb 25 • 16:39 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

‘Head over hooves’: Toronto Zoo announces birth of calf from endangered giraffe species

The Toronto Zoo announced the birth of a female Masai giraffe calf, an endangered species, celebrating a successful delivery and the health of both mother and calf.

Feb 24 • 15:03 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Liisa Lies Directly in Job Interviews - Here is the Reason

The article discusses inappropriate questions that female job applicants often face during job interviews in Finland, highlighting a specific instance of a woman being asked personal and invasive health questions by a male interviewer.

Feb 24 • 05:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

NHS worker who became 'the face' of Liverpool Women's Hospital dies aged 60 as tributes pour in

Trisha Corfield, the first female porter at Liverpool Women's Hospital, has died unexpectedly at the age of 60, prompting an outpouring of tributes.

Feb 21 • 23:26 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

'Everything was removed': Gambians share pain with FGM ban in balance

The ongoing Supreme Court case in Gambia regarding the ban on female genital mutilation (FGM) raises deep tensions between cultural traditions and women's rights.

Feb 20 • 14:03 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

"The word 'teacher' is scary just to hear" - Sexual violence against a student, compensation order

A former teacher in Hokkaido was ordered to pay 11 million yen in damages after a female student sued him for sexual violence, with the court recognizing the abuse of his position and the impact on the victim's mental health.

Feb 20 • 13:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

11 questions to discuss with your daughter before her first period

The article provides guidance for parents on how to prepare their daughters for their first menstrual experiences, emphasizing the importance of open communication and creating a positive atmosphere around this life event.

Feb 17 • 22:01 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Fat Distribution Disorder: How to Recognize Lipoedema and Treat It Properly

Lipoedema, a fat distribution disorder affecting many women, often remains undiagnosed, but proper nutrition and exercise alongside compression garments can alleviate the condition.

Feb 17 • 18:55 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Medical students are under enormous pressure. Every third female student has experienced sexism or humiliation, says sociologist

A recent study reveals that many medical students in Czechia face immense pressure, with a significant number of female students encountering sexism and humiliation during their education.

Feb 17 • 14:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Revealed: The true toll of female suicides in UK with domestic abuse at their core

A significant number of female suicides linked to domestic abuse are overlooked, raising alarms among experts about the accuracy of reporting these tragic incidents in the UK.

Feb 15 • 21:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Inside the grisly execution of 'womb raider' who ripped unborn baby from mother

Lisa Montgomery, the only female inmate on federal death row, was executed for the gruesome murder of a pregnant woman and the abduction of her unborn child, raising questions about mental health and the ethics of capital punishment.

Feb 15 • 06:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

"You're asking for rape." A school where students cry and teachers run away

The article reports on a distressing situation at a Czech school characterized by allegations of severe emotional distress among female students and a concerning response from faculty.

Feb 14 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Is this person more interesting or is it their fertile period? What science explains

The article discusses the female fertile period, highlighting its timing and hormonal influences on libido as part of a health-focused series addressing common health questions.

Feb 14 • 07:01 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

There was a rush to put a coin in the mouth, the lady dancer's condition worsened

During a dance program in Bihar, a female dancer swallowed a coin thrown by an audience member, leading to a serious health crisis that required hospitalization.

Feb 13 • 09:39 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Tragedy at a Canadian High School. The Shooter was an 18-Year-Old Who was Born a Boy

An 18-year-old female shooter with a history of mental health issues killed eight people in a mass shooting at a high school in Tumbler Ridge, Canada.

Feb 12 • 04:42 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Damn, Mariana!" Juchelka and Jurečka are losing weight, some female MPs have joined them

Politicians in Czechia, including Mariana Jurečka, are sharing their weight loss journeys and strategies, influenced by health statistics highlighting declining public health.

Feb 12 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'My period cramps were so bad I felt sick but this £25 item made it manageable'

The article discusses how a £25 product from Riley, a female-founded period care brand, helped manage severe menstrual cramps by offering organic cotton options free from toxins and plastic.

Feb 11 • 04:03 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Men have thought out why they prefer to go for prostate examinations with a woman, says urologist Serátor

Urologist Martina Serátor discusses men's health issues, including prostate examinations and why some men prefer female doctors for these procedures, in a podcast interview.

Feb 10 • 17:49 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Bloody Game of One-Sided Love at Law College in Tarn Taran

A student in Tarn Taran, Punjab, shot and killed his female classmate before turning the gun on himself, in an apparent act driven by unrequited love.

Feb 10 • 06:46 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Space Sickness, Bone Loss, and Radiation... Are the Effects of Weightlessness Different for Women?

A discussion on the unique health effects of space and weightlessness on female astronauts compared to their male counterparts, highlighting the historical underrepresentation of women in space missions.

Feb 9 • 19:45 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Classmate shot student in the head

A shocking incident occurred in Punjab where a student shot his female classmate and then committed suicide in a college classroom.

Feb 9 • 13:38 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
Sports

Norovirus struck more hockey players. The Swiss missed the opening ceremony

A norovirus outbreak has impacted Swiss female hockey players, causing them to miss the opening ceremony of a tournament.

Feb 7 • 10:35 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Life & Tech

Study shows: Men feel less pain when female doctors ask

A study by Anna Sellgren Engskov from Lund University found that men require more pain stimuli to reach their pain threshold when a female doctor inquires about their pain compared to male doctors.

Feb 7 • 04:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Gov wife’s forum seeks united action to eliminate FGM

The Nigeria Governors’ Spouses’ Forum has declared its commitment to eradicating Female Genital Mutilation, viewing it as a violation of human rights and a public health issue.

Feb 6 • 15:23 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
Crime & Justice

Africa: Fatwas, Faith and Fallacies - Myth-Busting Female Genital Mutilation in Africa

The article discusses the experiences of Olivia Albert and the changing perceptions of female genital mutilation (FGM) in African communities, particularly in Tanzania, where efforts are being made to challenge this harmful practice.

Feb 6 • 08:18 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Female Erogenous Zones: What They Are and How to Stimulate Them to Enhance Pleasure

The article discusses the often limited perspective on female sexuality, emphasizing the importance of understanding and stimulating female erogenous zones to enhance personal pleasure.

Feb 6 • 08:01 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Guinea: "The lack of severe condemnation perpetuates the practice of female genital mutilation"

On this International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, it is highlighted that nearly 230 million girls and women worldwide have undergone this practice, with Guinea having a 95% prevalence rate among its females.

Feb 6 • 07:24 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
World

4.5m girls at risk of female genital mutilation in 2026 – UNFPA

The UN Population Fund warns that 4.5 million girls are projected to be at risk of female genital mutilation in 2026, with 230 million affected globally.

Feb 6 • 06:24 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
World

Sudan: Sudan's War Threatens Fragile Progress Against FGM

War in Sudan is jeopardizing years of progress in combatting female genital mutilation by dismantling health services and changing social pressures.

Feb 6 • 04:45 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

On genital mutilation: 16,000 girls at risk. Complaints? Only 14 a year

The article highlights the alarming prevalence of female genital mutilation affecting 16,000 girls, with only 14 reported cases annually.

Feb 6 • 04:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Strange things you surely didn't know about the female body: Some will leave you speechless!

The article discusses surprising facts about the female body, including its ability to 'taste' sperm through taste receptors that play a role in recognizing chemical environments and potentially enhance immune responses.

Feb 3 • 09:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Supreme Court obliges the Community of Madrid to exempt female doctors from on-call duties during the first year of breastfeeding

The Supreme Court has ruled that female doctors and nurses in the Madrid Health Service have the right to be exempt from on-call duties for the first year of their child's life while still receiving pay for those shifts.

Feb 2 • 15:29 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

The Supreme Court orders Ayuso to relieve female doctors from on-call duties during the first year of breastfeeding without losing money

The Supreme Court has ruled that the Community of Madrid must exempt female public hospital doctors from 24-hour on-call duties during their first year of breastfeeding to protect newborns' health.

Feb 2 • 12:42 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

25-year-old female doctor in the ICU with meningitis

A 25-year-old resident doctor is in critical condition in the ICU of the University Hospital of Heraklion due to meningitis after experiencing severe dizziness, headache, and high fever.

Jan 16 • 13:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Julio Iglesias faces claims female staff were told to have sexual health tests, say reports

Spanish singer Julio Iglesias has been accused of sexual assault by former female employees and allegedly ordered staff to undergo tests for sexually transmitted diseases, according to local media reports.

Jan 14 • 12:34 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Life & Tech

Female Trainer on Weight Loss after Forty: Make Compromises and Accept Some Belly Fat to Keep Your Breasts and Fuller Face

Marta Horáčková, a fitness center owner and former bodybuilding champion, discusses the challenges women face in maintaining their fitness resolutions after the New Year and suggests accepting some body fat to retain certain physical features.

Jan 9 • 09:28 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

The world's best female tennis player skips tournaments due to health, WTA prepares punishment

World number one Belarusian Arina Sabalenka has announced she will skip some tournaments this year to protect her health, despite the likelihood of facing penalties from the WTA.

Jan 8 • 11:32 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Life & Tech

The Unusual Accompanying Symptoms of the Female Orgasm

The article explores various unexpected phenomena that women may experience during sex, such as crying and nervous tingling, highlighting findings from US researchers.

Jan 7 • 06:29 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Life & Tech

The Ombudswoman Would Change Terms That Contain the Word 'Shame'; The Profession Clearly Said - NO!

Ombudswoman for Gender Equality, Višnja Ljubičić, proposed to change outdated terms related to the female reproductive system, specifically challenging the term 'stidnica', but faced significant opposition from the professional community.

Jan 4 • 18:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Gynecologist Influencers: How They Are Transforming Women's Health on Social Media

Female gynecologist influencers like Míriam Al Adib, Martina Vila, and Matilde Gómez are using social media to empower women and combat misinformation regarding topics from menstruation to assisted reproduction.

Jan 3 • 04:20 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Ladies, do you want to achieve a memorable orgasm? Forget about the G spot

The article discusses the complexities of female libido and various types of orgasms beyond just the G-spot, including cervical orgasms.

Dec 31 • 20:08 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Sports

New Year's Wishes of Female Handball Players: Health, Peace in the Locker Room, and Brave Europe

Female players of Lokomotiva celebrate their return to the European League, reflecting on a successful season and preparing for new challenges ahead.

Dec 30 • 14:31 UTC

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