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🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

'You are a Celestial Being from Your Past Life', Fake Guru Rapes After Claiming to Be an 'Incarnation'

A self-proclaimed godman and astrologer, Ashok Kharat, was arrested in Nashik, Maharashtra, for allegedly drugging and sexually assaulting a woman, alongside multiple other accusations of exploitation against women.

Mar 23 • 09:10 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Porta Nolana Incident: 34-Year-Old Arrested for Road Homicide After Killing Two Women While Drunk

A 34-year-old man has been arrested for road homicide in Naples after fatally hitting two women while under the influence of alcohol.

Mar 23 • 08:11 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The Three Sisters Aim for the Three Cups

The article discusses the aspirations of a local sports team called "The Three Sisters" as they pursue three cup titles this season.

Mar 23 • 07:15 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Latvian Scientists Invited to Apply for the Baltic States Scholarship

A joint scholarship competition for women in science has been announced by the Baltic States Academy of Sciences in collaboration with UNESCO national commissions.

Mar 23 • 07:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Cervical cancer killed 20 women a day in 2025 in Brazil

In Brazil, nearly 20 women died daily from cervical cancer in 2025, highlighting the urgent need for better prevention and vaccination efforts against HPV.

Mar 23 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

New badge to help specific pregnant women get a seat on a bus or train

Transport for London has launched a new 'Babies on Board' badge to assist pregnant women expecting multiples in securing a seat on public transport.

Mar 23 • 06:36 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Kenya Steps Up Push for Clean Water Access As Women Bear Burden of Shortages

Kenya is intensifying efforts to improve access to clean water, addressing gender disparities in water access as highlighted during World Water Day celebrations.

Mar 23 • 06:33 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Uganda: Race for Equality Ride From Nakivale to Kampala Amplifies Voices of Marginalised Communities

A cycling initiative in Uganda highlights the ongoing struggles for equality faced by refugees, persons with disabilities, and young women.

Mar 23 • 05:05 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: Women Leaders Push for Reforms to Boost Entrepreneurship in Liberia

Prominent women leaders in Liberia convene to discuss entrepreneurship reforms during a panel event in Monrovia.

Mar 23 • 04:52 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Gender Differences: "Many highly gifted girls make sure not to outshine others"

Career consultant Alma Dreković highlights the tendency for highly gifted girls to downplay their intelligence in order not to overshadow their peers, leading to potential issues with self-esteem and career development.

Mar 23 • 04:36 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

María Eugenia Prendes, prosecutor: “I advocate for preserving the identity of victims of sexual violence”

María Eugenia Prendes emphasizes the importance of confidentiality for sexual violence victims while acknowledging the flaws in the system.

Mar 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Why is it Considered Taboo for Women to Go to the Crematorium? Know the Reasons

The article discusses the cultural beliefs surrounding the taboo of women attending cremation ceremonies in India, as detailed in the Garud Puran.

Mar 23 • 03:53 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

World Water Day: CSOs urge FG to prioritise women in resources management

Civil society groups in Nigeria are calling for the Federal Government to prioritize women's involvement in water governance as part of addressing the country's water crisis, coinciding with World Water Day's focus on gender and water access.

Mar 23 • 02:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Families seek answers over unsolved murders of four Glasgow women

Families are demanding justice for four women murdered in Glasgow's red light district during the 1990s and early 2000s as their murders remain unsolved.

Mar 23 • 00:51 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Businesswoman Achimugu to grace Miss Nigeria 2026 opening event

Businesswoman Aisha Achimugu has been selected to deliver the keynote address at the opening event for the Miss Nigeria 2026 pageant in Lagos.

Mar 23 • 00:15 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Group seeks justice for Delta sexually assaulted women

A women's organization in Nigeria is advocating for justice for victims of sexual assault during a festival in Delta State.

Mar 23 • 00:07 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Leap to the elite: another unforgettable weekend for the Yaguaretés, who achieved promotion to SVNS1

The Yaguaretés rugby team celebrated their promotion to the elite SVNS1 league after a successful tournament in Montevideo.

Mar 22 • 23:40 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Why a fifty-year-old politician from Riga fell for an abuser: "I am ashamed that I let this happen to me for three years"

A prominent Latvian politician reveals her three-year ordeal of emotional and physical abuse, emphasizing the need for women to speak out against violence.

Mar 22 • 22:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Casting for the new 'Popstars' has opened: how to register

The casting for the new edition of 'Popstars,' a music talent show, has officially opened, inviting young women across Argentina to audition.

Mar 22 • 21:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Judge who saw woman being assaulted in court creates project against domestic violence and wins 'Oscar of Justice'

A Brazilian judge has initiated a project called 'Somos Marias' aimed at combating domestic violence, winning notable awards for its success in addressing this critical issue.

Mar 22 • 21:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Program offers financial assistance for women victims of violence in Sergipe; learn how to access it

A financial assistance program for women victims of violence in Sergipe, Brazil, is now open for applications, providing six monthly payments of R$ 500 to eligible applicants.

Mar 22 • 21:09 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

How to apply for 2026 Nigerian Army recruitment

The Nigerian Army has opened online registration for its 2026 recruitment of tradesmen and women as well as non-tradesmen and women.

Mar 22 • 19:29 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Sports

Matildas need a grand plan to stave off end-of-an-era concerns

The Matildas express mixed emotions during a thank-you event after their loss in the Women's Asian Cup final, highlighting the need for strategic planning for the team's future.

Mar 22 • 18:44 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

An Open Prison for Women is Being Built Near Prague. The First in the Czech Republic

A new open prison for women is being established near Prague, marking a significant development in the Czech Republic's prison system.

Mar 22 • 17:40 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

How Cepam Guayaquil Supports and Strengthens Autonomy for Women Victims of Gender Violence: 93% of Them Suffered Psychological Aggression

Cepam Guayaquil provides crucial support to women who have suffered different forms of violence, emphasizing a high incidence of psychological aggression among victims.

Mar 22 • 16:54 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Oluremi Tinubu condemns assault of women at Delta festival, demands justice

Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has condemned the brutal assault of women and girls during the Alue-Do Festival in Delta State, calling for justice and respect for women's rights.

Mar 22 • 16:41 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Reduction in surgeries a blow for many endometriosis patients

The proposed reduction in endometriosis surgeries at the clinic has raised concerns from patients and advocates regarding access to necessary medical care.

Mar 22 • 15:31 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Government is giving 50,000 rupees... who can benefit and how to apply?

The Rajasthan government offers the Mukhyamantri Rajshree Yojana, providing financial assistance of up to 50,000 rupees for the education and wellbeing of daughters, aimed at curbing female foeticide and enhancing female literacy.

Mar 22 • 15:15 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Digital Violence: Men Enjoy It

An essay discusses the pervasive issue of digital violence against women, highlighting the rise of misogyny in various online spaces and its implications for society.

Mar 22 • 14:25 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Between needles, thread, and memory: six generations keep alive the embroidery of Zuleta for 126 years

The town of Zuleta, Ecuador, has a rich 126-year history of embroidery, passed down through generations of women and recently embraced by men, celebrating tradition and artistic expression.

Mar 22 • 14:22 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

WIMBIZ condemns sexual assault at Delta festival, pushes for gender bill

Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ) has condemned the sexual assaults during a festival in Delta State, calling for urgent reforms to protect women's rights.

Mar 22 • 14:01 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"Nearly 400% Increase": Historic Salary Raise for American Professional Female Basketball Players

The WNBA has agreed to a historic collective bargaining agreement that will increase the average salary of players significantly over the next few years.

Mar 22 • 13:36 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"When I arrived at Comex, there were 0 women: I said that the atmosphere was too testosterone-laden for my taste"

Eric Maumy, president of the APRIL group, discusses his efforts to improve gender diversity and the company culture at APRIL's new headquarters in France.

Mar 22 • 13:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Military Service: When Women Will Wear Khaki - All the Details

Greece is preparing for the voluntary conscription of women into military service, aiming to enhance female involvement in the Armed Forces.

Mar 22 • 12:57 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Sports

LIVE: Biathletes close the World Cup season with a battle for the last crystal globe

The season finale of the women’s biathlon competition sees French athlete Lou Jeanmono vying for another title as she trails in the mass start category.

Mar 22 • 12:39 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

FIFA Women’s Quota: Condemned to Failure

The FIFA's new rule requiring a female head coach or assistant for women's football teams is seen as well-intentioned but inadequately designed to promote actual recognition of women's contributions in the sport.

Mar 22 • 12:20 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

The end of dreams for further success. The relay team with gold medalist Manuel disqualified

The Czech women's 4x400m relay team was disqualified during the heats at the World Indoor Championships in Torun, ending their hopes for a medal despite the presence of gold medalist Lurdes Gloria Manuel.

Mar 22 • 11:58 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Calls for the dismissal of the Brazilian deputy who painted her face black in protest

A Brazilian state deputy faces calls for her dismissal after a controversial protest where she painted her face and body black against the appointment of a transgender woman to a women's rights commission.

Mar 22 • 11:51 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Violence Against Women: Fernandes Calls for Demonstration, Neubauer Also Speaks as a Victim

Actress Collien Fernandes has called for a demonstration in Berlin for better protection of women against various forms of violence, with notable participants including climate activist Luisa Neubauer.

Mar 22 • 11:46 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Meistriliiga team renounces the protest - can the Estonian Fair Play Award already be given out?

In the Estonian women's football league, a team chose not to protest against a match result despite a controversial incident just half an hour into the season, positioning them as a strong candidate for the Fair Play Award.

Mar 22 • 11:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Good placement for Jenny Rautionaho in the skeleton competition

Jenny Rautionaho achieves an impressive eighth-place finish in the women's ski jumping World Cup competition in Vikersund, hampered by weather conditions.

Mar 22 • 10:35 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

In files 'Every Home Water', but from Vidarbha to Bundelkhand, India is 'thirsty'!

Despite the government's campaign for water accessibility, many regions in India, particularly Vidarbha and Bundelkhand, continue to suffer from severe water shortages, forcing women to travel long distances to find water.

Mar 22 • 10:22 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Remove unwanted hair from arms and legs in these 3 easy ways without waxing or shaving.

The article discusses natural methods for women to remove unwanted hair from arms and legs without using waxing or shaving, highlighting three easy methods.

Mar 22 • 09:58 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

If the government is formed, women will be given this much money every year... Akhilesh's announcement

Akhilesh Yadav, president of the Samajwadi Party, announced a financial plan for women as part of his campaign for the upcoming assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh.

Mar 22 • 08:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sixteen-Year-Old from Ceará is the Only Woman Among Brazilians Qualified for International Physics Olympiads

Maria Beatriz Mesquita Ximenes, a 16-year-old from Ceará, is the sole female member of Brazil's contingent for the upcoming International Physics Olympiads in 2026.

Mar 22 • 07:01 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

Vittozzi's final lap was too much for Hanna Öberg, Ermits 25.

Lisa Vittozzi won the women's mass start race at Holmenkollen, finishing ahead of Sweden's Hanna Öberg after a fierce competition.

Mar 22 • 07:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Family courts in England and Wales ‘not good enough’ for women and children, minister says

A government minister in the UK has criticized the family courts in England and Wales as inadequate, announcing reforms aimed at prioritizing child welfare and improving the legal process for women and children.

Mar 22 • 06:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Are you in an abusive relationship? DF Court creates quiz for women to identify violent relationships

The DF Court in Brazil has launched a quiz aimed at helping women identify signs of abusive relationships, highlighting the importance of being aware of controlling behaviors from partners.

Mar 22 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pioneer in women's military service is set to become the first general of the Army; get to know Cláudia Cacho

Cláudia Cacho, a colonel in the Brazilian Army, is poised to become the first female general in its history after being nominated for promotion.

Mar 22 • 05:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

There is No Tomorrow, Spring Volleyball Kicks Off with 'Single Elimination' Playoffs

The 'Single Elimination' playoffs for the 2025-2026 V-League will start on the 24th with women's matches and on the 25th with men's matches, featuring a historic joint playoff for both genders.

Mar 22 • 04:31 UTC

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