A small group of women rallied in the Afghan capital for the first time in months, demanding a return of their freedoms, after the Taliban reneged on promises to maintain the marginal gains women made in recent years.

We look at deadly unrest in Iraq after the resignation of a prominent Shiite cleric. It comes months after failure to form a government following elections. Also, we look at the Paul Pogba scandal that could overshadow France's preparation for the World Cup. As Serena Williams begins her last grand slam before retirement, Time Magazine looks back at her legacy for women's sports. Finally, a man sets a new record for the longest paddle in a pumpkin!

First female Japanese referee to officiate World Cup feels pressure as a pioneer.

Telling untold stories is in the blood of Bilan Media, Somalia's only all-female news outlet. From gender-based violence to balancing school and home, Bilan Media pays particular attention to women in its reporting.

Since their return to power last August, the Taliban have focused on policing the life of Afghanistan's women. Most of them are barred from work, but there are some exceptions. DW's Sandra Petersmann met with a female doctor in Kabul.

Togo's government has confirmed reports that Burkina Faso's ousted coup leader Paul-Henri Damiba fled there following a mutiny of junior officers. Meanwhile, ECOWAS envoys were being sent to Ouagadougou.

A 2019 study found that increasing women's representation in national parliaments leads to the adoption of more stringent climate change policies, resulting in lower emissions.

We look at the financial hardship facing women with breast cancer in Togo. The treatment falls outside the public healthcare system and many cannot afford to pay privately. But first, Zimbabwe becomes the first country in Africa to approve an injectable drug to prevent HIV transmission.

Small-and mid-sized German businesses are losing the race to hire more women for leadership roles. Candidates prefer to join firms with a female management culture, the AllBright foundation has found.

She also took charge at the 2020 Olympic Games, held in 2021, in a game between the United States and Sweden. But refereeing in Qatar won't be the only time she has made history this year.

Cardi B hit back at Madonna's claims that she empowered other females stars to be open about sexuality with her infamous 'S.E.X.' photo book.

Northern Nigerian women have been smashing gender stereotypes. Like Fadima Dahiru, the only female football coach of the Manya United Boys club.