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20+ min ago (1768+ words) Since Metro launched our This Is Not Right campaign last November, over 100 women have allegedly been killed by men in the UK " that's around one every three days." Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has continued to call this epidemic of violence against women and girls a "national emergency' " and there is no doubt that it is, but behind the horrifying statistics are real women: daughters, mums, sisters, aunties, friends and much-loved colleagues. People whose lives have been brutally impacted or snatched away through unimaginable violence. Here, on the last day of 16 Days of Activism, which began on November 25, 2025 to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Metro pays tribute to just some of the women whose lives were needlessly cut short by violence since November 25, 2024." With a beaming smile and a pair of sunglasses perched on her…...

32+ min ago (903+ words) Domestic abusers who murder their partners should be stripped of all parental rights, say campaigners. Survivors and their families are calling on the government to introduce Jade's Law as part of its strategy to tackle violence against women and girls. It is named after Jade Ward, who was murdered by her ex-partner in 2021. Her family called for a law change after her killer attempted to keep taking decisions relating to their four children. The Joanna Simpson Foundation " along with children and carers bereaved by intimate partner homicide " say the measure will "protect children from further trauma and prevent perpetrators from exerting control from behind bars'. Founder Diana Parkes CBE became carer for her daughter Joanna's young children "overnight' after she was killed by her partner in 2010. Ms Parkes said: "I have known the trauma and pain of losing my daughter…...

1+ hour, 9+ min ago (284+ words) New Delhi [India], December 10 (ANI): The Union Health Ministry, in partnership with the World Health Organisation (WHO), rolled out a month-long Delhi Metro campaign, focused on women's and girls' health and well-being, at the Sultanpur Metro Station on Wednesday. The campaign, beginning from December 10, 2025, to January 10, 2026, aims to reach millions of commuters with messages displayed on metro trains and select stations, highlighting the importance of women's safety, health and wellbeing; reducing the digital divide; improving access to mental health support for women; PC&PNDT and TB awareness. Also Read | Maharashtra Government Steps Up Detection of Fake Medicines, Cough Syrups. Addressing the event, she added, "A family or a nation cannot truly progress unless women are healthy. The health and safety of women are critical issues. Through this Delhi Metro campaign, we hope to spread this message to a wide segment…...

1+ hour, 13+ min ago (359+ words) Four Afghan youths, identified as Asghar Husinai, Jalil Yaqoobi, Ashore Akbari and Daud Rasa, dressed up like characters from British crime drama 'Peaky Blinders'. (Image: X) Four young men in Herat were detained by the Taliban after they dressed up like characters from the British crime drama "Peaky Blinders". The four - identified as Asghar Husinai, Jalil Yaqoobi, Ashore Akbari and Daud Rasa - in their early 20s, were accused of promoting foreign culture by wearing coats, caps and suits similar to those seen in the series. The Taliban claimed the clothing imitated film actors and conflicted with Afghan cultural values. Ministry spokesperson Saif-ur-Islam Khyber said, "We have our own religious and cultural values, and especially for clothing, we have specific traditional styles." He added, "Praise be to Allah, we are Muslims and Afghans; we have our own religion, culture, and values. Through numerous…...

1+ hour, 13+ min ago (447+ words) Nebraska's postseason momentum continues at the NCAA Women's Volleyball Championships, where the Huskers swept past LIU and Kansas State to secure a spot in the Round of 16. They'll host Kansas on Dec. 12 at the Devaney Center, with the winner advancing to face either sixth-seeded Texas A&M or 2024 national runner-up Louisville. Under the mentorship of player-turned-head coach Dani Busboom Kelly, Nebraska has shown all-around brilliance in both offense and defense. One of the most striking examples is the performance of co-skipper Bergen Reilly, whose all-around performance at the Big Ten Championships earned her the Big Ten Player of the Year as well as the Big Ten Setter of the Year awards. Interestingly, the Big Red got seven players included in the AVCA West All-Region team, viz, Reilly, co-skippers Andi Jackson and Rebekah Allick, veteran outside hitter Harper Murray, and Laney…...

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2+ hour, 1+ min ago (294+ words) Television actress Surbhi Chandna has opened up about her personal journey of resilience and self-growth. "There were days of doubt, nights of rebuilding, and phases where nothing came easy" but I kept moving, kept creating, kept believing. Every challenge became a lesson, every setback a redirection, and every small win a reminder of why I started." "I'm grateful for this honour, grounded by everything it took to reach here, and excited for the stories I'm yet to tell. Here's to dreaming fearlessly, working relentlessly, and growing into the WOMAN I always knew I could be," added Surbhi. On the professional front, Surbhi Chandna is widely known for her stint in the shows like, "Ishqbaaaz," "Naagin," "Sherdil Shergill," and "Sanjivani." Most recently, she appeared in the web series "Rakshak " India's Braves: Chapter 2," which premiered in February 2024. Prior to that, she was…...

2+ hour, 50+ min ago (211+ words) ALBAWABA - Four young men were recently arrested by the Taliban for cosplaying as characters from the hit British drama series Peaky Blinders. According to local sources, the organisation accused the young men of promoting "foreign culture" before detaining them in Herat. Ministry spokesperson Saif-ur-Islam Khyber said that the Taliban launched a "rehabilitation programme" for them." Khyber added, "We saved this country from the spread of a corrupt culture at great sacrifice, and now we will protect it." Media identified the four men as Asghar Husinai, Jalil Yaqoobi, Ashore Akbari, and Daud Ras, who are known on social media as "Jebrael Shelbys." The nickname is derived from their hometown, Jebrael, and Peaky Blinders' protagonist Thomas Shelby, as reported by Arab News. After their arrest, the young men were forced to apologise on national television. One of the men said, "Without realising…...

3+ hour ago (198+ words) Startling global figures indicate that more than a billion people experienced sexual violence during their childhood. In the year 2023, approximately 608 million women were subjected to violence by their partners, resulting in dire health impacts, such as mental health disorders and long-term physical ailments. The situation in India mirrors these global trends with troubling frequency. Canada's US ambassador Kirsten Hillman to step down after Trump halts trade talks; ex-BlackRock chairman Mark Wiseman seen as successor MacKenzie Scott announces $7.1 billion in 2025 giving; here's where Jeff Bezos' ex-wife's net worth stands Canada panics as desperation for doctors grows, launches lightning-fast 14-day work permit for foreign medics Human trafficking in Canada on the rise in 2024, Nova Scotia and Ontario report the highest rates, women and girls make up over 90 percent of victims Trump says Cambodia, Thailand "at it again" will have to call them…...

3+ hour, 10+ min ago (276+ words) A staggering billion individuals have suffered sexual violence during childhood, while intimate partner violence affected 608 million women in 2023, reveals a study by The Lancet. This research highlights alarming concentrations in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, where the health impacts are exacerbated by prevalent HIV and chronic diseases. A Global Crisis: Unveiling the Widespread Impact of Sexual Violence The Lancet's 2023 study reveals over a billion individuals worldwide have faced sexual violence during childhood. Intimate partner violence harms over 600 million women. High rates are noted in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. Urgent preventive measures are needed to address health impacts and fatalities linked to violence. A staggering billion individuals have suffered sexual violence during childhood, while intimate partner violence affected 608 million women in 2023, reveals a study by The Lancet. This research highlights alarming concentrations in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, where the…...