Women & Girls

June 01, 2020

Some of the more than 800,000 satellite images taken during the Cold War are being used by researchers to track biodiversity and species decline.

COVID-19: The latest from The World

London school steps up to help vulnerable children banned from getting free school lunches

The World

May 29, 2020

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Taking care of the entire family is at the heart of this school, which sits on the edge of the Aylesbury Estate, a vast network of highrises that used to be the largest public housing unit in Western Europe.

Top of The World

China moves forward with Hong Kong security law; Oxford shows promise for potential vaccine; US COVID-19 deaths reach 100,000

The World

May 28, 2020

China's parliament voted to move forward with a controversial security law that would erode Hong Kong's autonomy. Indigenous groups fight to stay closed as restrictions ease. And, under quarantine, the first talkie made by a woman in Spain resurfaces.

Arts, Culture & Media

Under quarantine, the first talking film made by a woman in Spain resurfaces

The World

May 27, 2020

With time on their hands under quarantine, Spanish film researchers from the national film archive, Filmoteca Española, came across a film that had been ignored for decades. “Mallorca," likely made between 1932 and 1934, by María Forteza, appears to be the first talking film directed by a woman in Spain.

Every 30 Seconds

The key to winning the Latino vote in 2020? Latinas.

The World

May 25, 2020

The path to victory in the US presidential election in November cannot afford to ignore the Latino vote. But Latinas' voting power goes beyond their individual votes: They’re likely to encourage friends and family to vote, too.

What effect is the novel coronavirus having on children?; Palestinians mark Nakba, as Netanyahu looks to annex West Bank; Pachinko parlors defy Japan’s shutdown

The World

May 15, 2020

A lethal inflammatory syndrome, possibly linked to the novel coronavirus, is beginning to appear in children around the world. Brexit? Yeah, that's still happening. But with seven months before negotiations are set to be completed, the pandemic is complicating things. And, women's pro soccer was making strides toward parity with men. Will coronavirus change that? Also, why are some men still flocking to pachinko parlors in Japan?

Sports

Women’s pro soccer made gains toward parity. Will coronavirus undo it?

The World

May 14, 2020

As women’s soccer was drawing more and more fans, the players were stepping up their fight against gender discrimination in the sport. But just a year later, the game’s visibility — and its journey toward equity — has been stopped in its tracks.

Extremism

Shocked Afghans ask why perpetrators targeted a maternity hospital and a funeral

The World

May 14, 2020

Twin attacks in Afghanistan on May 12 have left many in the country in shock and wondering when the bloodshed in their country will end.

Leaders

Women leaders eschew ‘macho-man’ politics in COVID-19 response

The World

May 11, 2020

New Zealand is “halfway down Everest,” Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said of the country’s battle with the coronavirus. New Zealand, Taiwan, Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Norway all have notably low rates of fatalities and Germany stands out in central Europe for its low death rate. The seven countries have something else in common: All are led by women. Is it a coincidence or are women leaders better at managing the coronavirus?

The Big Fix

Amsterdam’s coronavirus recovery plan embraces ‘doughnut economics’ for people and the planet

The World

May 11, 2020

A key part of "doughnut" economic thinking is no longer using the gross domestic product as a proxy for society’s success.

Women & Girls

Cold War 'CORONA' satellite images find second life in ecology research

London school steps up to help vulnerable children banned from getting free school lunches

Updated

China moves forward with Hong Kong security law; Oxford shows promise for potential vaccine; US COVID-19 deaths reach 100,000

Under quarantine, the first talking film made by a woman in Spain resurfaces

The key to winning the Latino vote in 2020? Latinas.

What effect is the novel coronavirus having on children?; Palestinians mark Nakba, as Netanyahu looks to annex West Bank; Pachinko parlors defy Japan’s shutdown

Women’s pro soccer made gains toward parity. Will coronavirus undo it?

Shocked Afghans ask why perpetrators targeted a maternity hospital and a funeral

Women leaders eschew ‘macho-man’ politics in COVID-19 response

Amsterdam’s coronavirus recovery plan embraces ‘doughnut economics’ for people and the planet

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