Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Thousands of Afghan women attempt suicide each year (file photo) “I didn’t want to live any more. That’s why I tried to kill myself with poison.” Jamila (not her real name) attempted suicide after she felt abandoned and betrayed by her fiancé – who decided, after a six-year-engagement, that […]
Image copyright THANYARAT DOKSONE/BBC Image caption Rescue workers have deployed drilling machinery to try and create a new access point to the cave Last Saturday, 12 young boys went to explore a cave with their coach after football practice in northern Thailand. Their bikes were found abandoned at the entrance and shortly after, heavy rain […]
Image copyright THANYARAT DOKSONE/BBC Image caption Rescue workers have deployed drilling machinery to try and create a new access point to the cave Last Saturday, 12 young boys went to explore a cave with their coach after football practice in northern Thailand. Their bikes were found abandoned at the entrance and shortly after, heavy rain […]
Image copyright THANYARAT DOKSONE/BBC Image caption Rescue workers have deployed drilling machinery to try and create a new access point to the cave Last Saturday, 12 young boys went to explore a cave with their coach after football practice in northern Thailand. Their bikes were found abandoned at the entrance and shortly after, heavy rain […]
Image copyright Reuters Image caption One woman is raped every 13 minutes in India according to the country’s crime statistics Two men have been arrested over the brutal rape of a seven-year-old girl in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh amid massive public anger. Hundreds of people have been out on the roads demanding […]
Image copyright Twitter/@namwoon_ccw Image caption Social media users have been sharing artwork showing their support for the boys Twelve young footballers and their coach have been trapped inside a cave in Thailand’s Chiang Rai province for nearly a week. They went missing after apparently setting out to explore the Tham Luang Nang Non cave, accompanied […]
Image copyright Twitter/@namwoon_ccw Image caption Social media users have been sharing artwork showing their support for the boys Twelve young footballers and their coach have been trapped inside a cave in Thailand’s Chiang Rai province for nearly a week. They went missing after apparently setting out to explore the Tham Luang Nang Non cave, accompanied […]
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption South Korea’s win helped Mexico move forward in the competition Two hosts on US Spanish-language network Telemundo have been suspended after making racist gestures while celebrating South Korea’s win over Germany. The win meant that Mexico was cleared to advance in the tournament. During a celebratory dance on set, […]
Image copyright Netflix/Fuji TV/East Entertainment Image caption The cast of Terrace House are nothing like your average reality TV contestants A bunch of beautiful singletons. One huge villa. Gorgeous sprawling views. And a quest to find love. But this isn’t Love island – the tempestuous show that has the UK hooked – it’s Terrace House, […]
Media captionCarrie Gracie’s statement after BBC apologises for unequal pay The BBC has apologised to news presenter Carrie Gracie for underpaying her and says it “has now put this right” by giving her back pay. She is donating the full, undisclosed amount to the Fawcett Society, a charity that campaigns for gender equality and women’s […]
