Spain’s powerful feminist movement split over trans and rape laws
Just half an hour separated the start of two big feminist rallies which took place in Madrid this week. On…
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Slap fighting: Is it the next big sport or just stupid?
The competitors stand rigidly upright with their hands behind their backs, waiting to absorb a brutal slap to the face.…
French President Macron to propose draft law enshrining abortion rights in the constitution
French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday his government would put forward a draft law protecting abortion rights in the French…
French Senate backs controversial plans to raise the retirement age to 64
France’s Senate voted Thursday to raise the retirement age by two years to 64, as the government moves to overhaul…
Thousands march for International Women’s Day in Spain as lawmakers debate sexual consent law
Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets across Spain on Wednesday for International Women’s day. In Barcelona, several…
The CDP Awards: rewarding cities and businesses taking on the environment and biodiversity challenge
The 2023 CDP awards have been made in Paris at the Louis Vuitton Foundation. The CDP is the non-profit organisation…
Ukraine war: At least six people killed in wave of Russian missile attacks across the country
Russia unleashed a massive missile barrage on cities across Ukraine early Thursday, killing at least six people and targeting energy…
Who are the most wanted mobsters in Italy?
This Thursday, the trial of Sicilian mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro begins. Detained in Palermo last January after being on…
Hiding in plain sight: Why are wanted Sicilian mafia bosses often found so close to home?
Matteo Messina Denaro, the “Last Godfather” is meant to appear before a court in L’Aquila on Thursday, where he’s appealing…
What is kickingball and why is it played in Spain?
Kickingball, a mixture of football and baseball is experiencing a surge in popularity amongst Venezuelan refugees around the world, specifically…