Women's rights1 day agoCambridge outing for fire brigade musical songsThe musical features five pioneering 19th Century women scientists who studied at Cambridge.1 day ago24 Aug 2026Inside the Taliban: an 18-year-old woman's fight for divorceThe BBC was given exclusive access inside the Taliban's day-to-day rule, five years since they retook Afghanistan.24 Aug 202624 Aug 2026Divorce, smartphones and control - BBC sees how Taliban run AfghanistanFive years after the Taliban’s return, the BBC follows senior figures as the group reshapes the country.24 Aug 202623 Aug 2026Restriction zone scheme for offenders to start in OctoberSerious violent and sexual offenders may be confined to areas of just a few miles after leaving prison on probation.23 Aug 202619 Aug 2026Husband and mother-in-law charged over Indian bride's deathTwisha Sharma, a model and actor, had been married for just five months when she was found dead in May.19 Aug 20265 Aug 2026Banned from football at home, Afghan women's team reunite 8,000 miles awayWomen in the team, which is recognised by Fifa, say football has given them freedom and independence.5 Aug 20265 Aug 2026New guidance on single-sex spaces comes into forceThe code covers spaces open to the public, such as toilets and changing rooms in England, Wales and Scotland.5 Aug 202631 Jul 2026Amnesty apologises to JK Rowling's sexual violence support centre The centre, funded by the Harry Potter author, had threatened Amnesty with legal action after it was labelled "anti-rights".31 Jul 202631 Jul 2026Unions to boycott Labour women's conference over trans banThe BBC understands the ban goes against long-standing policies on trans inclusion in most unions.31 Jul 2026...
