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Democrat Amy Acton makes history in Ohio
Democrat Amy Acton defeats Republican Vivek Ramaswamy to become the first ever woman to be elected as governor in Ohio.
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Moroccans vote in parliamentary elections amid economic uncertainty
Millions of Moroccans vote today for a 395-seat parliament amid new digital proxy and anti-fraud measures.
Michelle Bachelet exits UN chief race after low poll support
Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet ends her bid to be the first woman to lead the United Nations.
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Fear and anger in South Africa as bodies of nine women found: What we know
Police examining ‘all possibilities’ as women in Ekurhuleni, Johannesburg, fear murders could be linked.
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Japan has record 100,000 people aged over 100: How societies are ageing
Fewer births and worsening labour shortages are placing mounting pressure on Japan’s social care system.
‘This is a war’: South Africa battles femicide as women’s bodies pile up
Bodies of nine women have been found in a Johannesburg neighbourhood in two months, as worries grow over women’s safety.
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What is BAPS, the Hindu group whose demands led to Eiffel Tower closure?
The Eiffel Tower closed after workers protested the sidelining of women during the BAPS visit.
Eiffel Tower reopens after protest over removing women staff
A Hindu religious delegation had requested that ‘interactions with women’ be limited during its visit.
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Eiffel Tower closed in row over women removed for Hindu group
The Eiffel Tower was shut on Monday after staff protested over women being ‘sidelined’ during a Hindu group’s visit.
Published On 8 Sep 2026
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Feminist trailblazer Gloria Steinem passes away at age 92
Women’s rights activist Gloria Steinem has passed away at age 92.
Published On 4 Sep 2026
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Pakistan urged to declare femicide emergency amid surge in killings
The brutal killing of Pakistani media professional Hina Javed has caused uproar over violence against women.
Published On 1 Sep 2026
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