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Russian President Vladimir Putin trolls everyone by endorsing Kamala Harris in US election

This week, we’re diving into Russian President Vladimir Putin’s eyebrow-raising endorsement of Kamala Harris, and the devastating school shooting at Apalachee High School that claimed four lives.

By Abby Amoakuh

Why women pick the bear: The horrific case of Gisele Pelicot and her decade-long abuse

By Fatou Ferraro Mboup

What does Brazil’s X ban mean for Elon Musk and his fellow tech bros?

By Charlie Sawyer

Once again, the UK government fails to prioritise free specialist services for sexual violence victims

By Abby Amoakuh

Nationwide strike in Israel amid public outcry over Gaza hostage deaths puts pressure on Netanyahu

By Fatou Ferraro Mboup

3 of the most sexist things Republicans said about Kamala Harris this week

By Fatou Ferraro Mboup

Democratic National Convention 2024: The Obamas bring the house down and Gus Walz proudly cries

By Abby Amoakuh

Study reveals alarming suicide rates among female doctors linked to misogyny and harassment

By Fatou Ferraro Mboup

Misogyny to be labelled as extremism in the UK as Labour ramp up national security review

By Charlie Sawyer

Children as young as eight are strip-searched every 14 hours by police in England and Wales

By Fatou Ferraro Mboup

Who is Usha Vance? The divisive wife of Republican VP candidate JD Vance

By Fatou Ferraro Mboup

Donald Trump turns to son Barron and right-wing influencer Bo Loudon to secure conservative Gen Z vote

By Charlie Sawyer

Inside the alarming rise of teen radicalisation online: From chatrooms to the Vienna Taylor Swift concert terror suspect

By Abby Amoakuh

UK doctors and nurses accused of sexual assault and rape still practicing, new data reveals

By Charlie Sawyer

From Michelle Obama’s braids to Puerto Rico’s new law, we unpack the global issue of hair discrimination

By Fatou Ferraro Mboup

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Russian President Vladimir Putin trolls everyone by endorsing Kamala Harris in US election

This week, we’re diving into Russian President Vladimir Putin’s eyebrow-raising endorsement of Kamala Harris, and the devastating school shooting at Apalachee High School that claimed four lives.

By Abby Amoakuh

Why women pick the bear: The horrific case of Gisele Pelicot and her decade-long abuse

By Fatou Ferraro Mboup

What does Brazil’s X ban mean for Elon Musk and his fellow tech bros?

By Charlie Sawyer

Once again, the UK government fails to prioritise free specialist services for sexual violence victims

By Abby Amoakuh

Nationwide strike in Israel amid public outcry over Gaza hostage deaths puts pressure on Netanyahu

By Fatou Ferraro Mboup

3 of the most sexist things Republicans said about Kamala Harris this week

By Fatou Ferraro Mboup

Democratic National Convention 2024: The Obamas bring the house down and Gus Walz proudly cries

By Abby Amoakuh

Study reveals alarming suicide rates among female doctors linked to misogyny and harassment

By Fatou Ferraro Mboup

Misogyny to be labelled as extremism in the UK as Labour ramp up national security review

By Charlie Sawyer

Children as young as eight are strip-searched every 14 hours by police in England and Wales

By Fatou Ferraro Mboup

Who is Usha Vance? The divisive wife of Republican VP candidate JD Vance

By Fatou Ferraro Mboup

Donald Trump turns to son Barron and right-wing influencer Bo Loudon to secure conservative Gen Z vote

By Charlie Sawyer

Inside the alarming rise of teen radicalisation online: From chatrooms to the Vienna Taylor Swift concert terror suspect

By Abby Amoakuh

UK doctors and nurses accused of sexual assault and rape still practicing, new data reveals

By Charlie Sawyer

From Michelle Obama’s braids to Puerto Rico’s new law, we unpack the global issue of hair discrimination

By Fatou Ferraro Mboup

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