As the Women's Prize marks 30 years, we examine if male writers are being sidelined in fiction. Explore the data and expert insights on publishing's gender landscape. Read the full analysis.
Amid global threats to women's rights, feminist resistance is flourishing in unexpected places like Syria's Rojava and Iceland. Discover how grassroots movements are pushing back.
Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson, the new chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, addresses criticism from LGBTQ+ groups and pledges to uphold rights for all protected characteristics. Read her full response.
Iceland experienced its hottest Christmas Eve on record with temperatures reaching 19.8C, far above the seasonal average. Meteorologists blame a tropical air mass and high pressure. Discover the climate change implications.
Valerie Lolomari shares her harrowing experience of female genital mutilation as a child in Nigeria. Now an MBE and founder of Women of Grace, she fights to end FGM and gender-based violence.
Exiled activist Zarmina Paryani reveals how a desperate video thwarted a Taliban arrest in Kabul. Her story exposes the brutal crackdown on women's protests in Afghanistan.
Settlements for female council staff in roles like cleaners and carers have exceeded £1.1bn, with thousands more claims expected. The GMB union warns councils to negotiate or face huge bills.
Emmerdale actress Amy Walsh and EastEnders star husband Toby-Alexander Smith have announced they're expecting a baby girl in 2026. See their sweet gender reveal and co-star reactions.
Ten years on, less than 5% of eligible parents use Shared Parental Leave. Experts call it a 'lost decade' for progress. Discover why the policy failed and what change is needed.
Ten years after Ireland's landmark Gender Recognition Act, a once-uncontroversial law faces growing scrutiny. Explore the journey from consensus to contention.
Supermarkets battle with pre-prepared festive meal kits. Iceland's £25 offering for four wins top praise from experts and customers for value and taste. Find out which boxes are worth it.
The Trump administration escalates its campaign against transgender people, with the FDA targeting gender-affirming products and RFK Jr proposing a ban on youth care. Analysis of the policies and their human impact.
Queensland passes law banning puberty blockers for gender dysphoria in under-18s from 2031. Read the full details on the controversial new legislation and its implications.
A major independent review calls for urgent reform of NHS gender identity services for children and young people in England, prioritising holistic care and evidence-based treatment. Read the full findings.
The Trump administration unveils sweeping actions to eliminate transition-related medical care for minors, targeting Medicaid funding and FDA regulations. Read the latest.
US health workers condemn two House bills aiming to criminalise and defund gender-affirming care for minors, warning they will 'hurt people' and increase suicide risk.
Comedian Prashasti Singh explores modern India, gender politics and singledom in her compelling show 'Divine Feminine' at London's Soho theatre until 20 December.
The Guardian has corrected the date of the Christchurch mosque massacre and clarified the remit of the Equality and Human Rights Commission. Read the full list of recent amendments and how to submit a complaint.
Iceland supermarket executive chair Richard Walker, a former Conservative supporter, is to be appointed as a Labour peer by Keir Starmer. Discover the details of his political transformation.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage faces calls to apologise for alleged racist and antisemitic behaviour at school from the outgoing head of the Equality and Human Rights Commission.
Examining the painful stereotype that men abandon sick partners. Featuring real stories from long Covid and cancer survivors, plus expert analysis on relationship strain.
Labour will bar trans women from the main hall of its 2026 women's conference, denying voting rights. The party seeks a legal compromise after a Supreme Court ruling.
A leadership professor counters calls to retire 'mansplaining', citing research that shows authority is still perceived as male. Read the full debate on gender and language.
Italy's far-right government passes a restrictive sex education bill requiring parental consent, sparking protests. Critics argue it undermines violence prevention. Discover the clash over 'gender ideology'.
The vibrant Nootka lupin, introduced to Iceland to combat soil erosion, is now an invasive species threatening native flora. Discover the ecological debate and control efforts.
An employment tribunal has dismissed an engineer's discrimination claims against Leonardo UK over its transgender toilet policy. The case follows a landmark Supreme Court ruling on the meaning of 'sex'.
The gender pension gap has widened to 32%. Scottish Widows expert Jill Henderson asks if a new, digitally-native generation of women can close it through better tools and support. Discover the data.
Girlguiding UK has updated its membership policy to exclude transgender girls, citing a Supreme Court ruling. The decision has sparked condemnation from campaigners. Read the full story.
Girlguiding has announced it will no longer accept transgender girls as new members following legal advice after a landmark Supreme Court ruling on gender. Read the full story.
Kate Hamill's gender-switched Sherlock Holmes play at London's Arcola Theatre has a promising premise but fails to deliver compelling comedy or depth. Runs until 20 December.