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An increase in the representation of far-right parties in the European Parliament could become a reality in the next European elections. According to an exclusive poll carried out by Ipsos for Euronews, the parties of the radical and Eurosceptic right could have an expected 30 more seats in the European Parliament, leading the polls in France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Austria. The representation of the far-right at a national level has also increased. In Portugal, the Chega party went from 12 to 50 MPs in the legislative elections on 10 March 2024. This political trend could mean a change ...
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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), males live up to 69 years of age while females generally reach 74 on average. But a new study has revealed how sex and gender shape our health and longevity. Being male or female interacts with other variables, such as race, socio-economic status, age, or sexual orientation, increasing the risk of different diseases and varying life expectancy. The new study00053-7/fulltext), published in The Lancet, concluded that men experience a greater degree of health loss and have a higher burden of diseases that lead to premature death, but that women su...
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An independent group of experts funded by the US government has suggested that women should get screened for breast cancer every other year starting at age 40. The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) says lowering the age recommendation from 50 to 40 could make a difference as more and more women in their 40s are being diagnosed with breast cancer. According to data from the National Cancer Institute, the rates of breast cancer for women in their 40s have increased by two per cent annually since 2015. “More women in their 40s have been getting breast cancer… so this recommendation will ...
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Four legislative proposals on abortion are set to be considered by lawmakers in Poland on Thursday, four months after the country's right-wing government was ousted. Women's rights activists are concerned that the three bills set to legalise or decriminalise abortion will be shot down by a minority right-wing government alliance. One of the proposals is from the coalition of Prime Minister Donald Tusk and would legalise abortion until the 12th week of pregnancy. Polish lawmakers OK morning-after pill for ages 15 and over in a first step to ease reproductive lawA fourth bill from a conservative...
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Visitors flocked to the little village of Holloko in northeastern Hungary to see men pouring buckets of water on local women, an unusual Easter Monday custom. The Hungarian Easter tradition of sprinkling women with water goes back centuries and has been enriched by countless customs. After the water came the celebration. Members of the Nógrád Folk Dance Ensemble invited the onlookers to dance in the open street. Musicians and folk dancers from all over the country came to the village in their pleated skirts and shawls. Watch the full report in the video player above
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Legal troubles continue piling up on Andrew Tate, the former kickboxing world champion, turned social media influencer who once proudly proclaimed himself a “misogynist”. On Monday night, Tate and his brother Tristan were detained in Romania and handed an arrest warrant issued by UK authorities over allegations of "sexual aggression" in a case dating back to 2012-2015. The brothers - who are both dual UK and US citizens - have rejected the charges. The British civil case against Tate is just the latest legal blow to the social media influencer, however. In December 2022, he was arrested along ...
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As more women seek green alternatives for their period products, a German startup has created biodegradable tampons made of seaweed. Founded in 2021, Vyld’s tampon named ‘Kelpon’ is made from a biopolymer extracted from marine algae. This biopolymer is processed into fibres which are then produced in the same way as the traditional tampons. Vyld tests the quality of the tampon using a Syngina, a device which tests the absorption capacity of tampons. The team wants to produce innovative, eco-friendly products made from seaweed. “Our long-term vision is actually the Algaeverse, as you call it, a...
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The event, first celebrated in 1911, traces its roots to the early struggles for equal pay and votes for women. On Women's Day in Italy, a nationwide general strike for women's rights is underway, organised by most trade unions across the political spectrum. Sectors such as schools, healthcare, and other industries are participating in the strike, with minor disruptions reported in regional train services, while long-distance transport remains operational. In major Italian cities including Rome and Milan, marches organised by unions and women's associations advocate for equal treatment of male...
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More and more women are venturing into the world of self-defence and combat sports, a trend strongly supported by recent data. A report from the French government highlights an 11% rise in martial arts licences and a 51% surge in combat sports licences among women between 2012 and 2017. Despite these fields being male-dominated in 2017, with martial arts and combat sports having a female participation of 32% and 31% respectively, by 2022, a notable shift was observed. According to the French National Institute of Youth and Popular Education, in France in that year, the majority of Martial Arts...
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Out of more than 400,000 soldiers currently serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, about 20% are women. But majority serve in supporting roles. Oleksandra used to work in a bakery; today, she’s a sniper. She showcases her skills on a 100-metre range somewhere in central Ukraine. At the frontline, her targets can be more than a kilometre away. Her job takes skill and a certain mindset. "I see my enemy, I see the occupier who came to our land to destroy our state, our people. Nothing more," she explains. Ukraine war: UK to provide 10k drones to Ukraine as dismissed commander to become new ambas...
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