Fiji claim record win with World Cup thrashing of PNG Fiji have one foot in the Women's World Cup semi-finals after demolishing Papua New Guinea 40-4. AAP · Oct 24
80 years, no woman at the top: UN chief race tests its gender-equality promise Calls for a female UN leader are growing as the agency faces ongoing gender equality challenges. Experts indicate it may take 171 years to achieve true gender parity globally. Several nations expressed the need for women to hold leadership roles during recent discussions. Notably, women currently represent only 22% of… The Economic Times · Sep 30
These shoes may look like any other, but Kiziks have a secret superpower I discovered Kiziks hands-free shoes out of necessity, but now I never want to stoop over to tie my shoes again The Guardian - US · Aug 7
Traveling or standing all day? Compression socks will help your feet. Doctors recommend these five pairs Compression socks provide relief during long flights, hours on your feet or after surgery. Doctors say the best pairs are from Bombas, Physix and Sockwell The Guardian - US · Jul 30
The smartest time to do holiday shopping is in July. We found the best, earliest deals Christmas shopping in July is better. These 12 very early Black Friday deals, on tried and tested products, make the perfect gifts – for yourself or others The Guardian - US · Jul 23
I walked 90 miles of the Camino de Santiago with this hiking backpack – it never let me down After two weeks in Spain with only the Osprey Mira on my back, it became the perfect organizational appendage The Guardian - US · Jul 13
I tested 12 hiking daypacks on trails in Colorado and Peru. These five were the best Summertime brings with it outdoor adventure and these backpacks ensure you can comfortably carry everything you need for a hike The Guardian - US · Jul 4
The best wellies for everyone, tried and tested on countless muddy strolls Whether you’re walking the dog, puddle-jumping with kids or dancing in a soggy festival field, these are the wellington boots that topped our tests for comfort, support and grip The Guardian - UK · Jul 1
Summer running essentials: my nine must-haves to staying cool while training for a half-marathon These nine items make sweltering runs more manageable and save me from the treadmill’s torturous monotony The Guardian - US · Jun 20
‘Failure was my thing’: Women’s prize winner Virginia Evans on her long journey to success The American author received ‘thousands of rejections’ over two decades before finally hitting gold with her first published novel The Guardian - UK · Jun 12
Tommy Fury vs Eddie Hall start time, rules, weight and how to watch fight this weekend Love Island star Fury, half-brother of ex-heavyweight champion Tyson, will take on the retired strongman The Independent UK · Jun 12
You break it, they’ll fix it: 11 outdoor brands that stand by their gear for the long haul These jackets, tents, backpacks, and other outdoor gear are built to be repaired when the inevitable damage occurs The Guardian - US · Jun 7
Dominion by Addie E Citchens review – Women’s prize-shortlisted portrait of patriarchy’s horrors The violence of male entitlement is embodied in the charismatic son of a Mississippi pastor, in a sharp portrait of cruelty and inheritance The Guardian - UK · Jun 4
You hunch over a screen all day. Six small upgrades to relax your tight neck and achy back Find relief from back pain and muscle tension with picks our contributors love, like slip-on shoes and thick cushions The Guardian - US · Jun 2
The Guardian - UK · May 28 Kingfisher by Rozie Kelly review – lust at first sight Shortlisted for the Women’s prize, this story of a writer’s infatuation with an older woman begins with bracing verve
The Guardian - UK · May 21 Kingfisher by Rozie Kelly audiobook review – smart reflections on love, desire and power This heartfelt story of attraction and friendship, shortlisted for the Women’s prize for fiction, is sensitively read by Dan Bottomley
The Guardian - UK · May 21 The Mercy Step by Marcia Hutchinson review – indie debut on the Women’s prize shortlist This vivid story of a Caribbean childhood in 1960s Bradford does not stint on accounts of poverty and systemic abuse, yet is pungent with wit and colour
The Guardian - US · May 15 14 of the very best deals from REI’s 2026 anniversary sale, vetted by an outdoor enthusiast Looking to refresh or replace items in your outdoor stash for summer activities? The retailer’s 25% off sale from 15-25 May can help you save money
TechRadar · Apr 22 What running shoes do marathon winners wear? Here are 6 elite-level options to propel you to a new PB Advanced running shoes for experienced runners looking to shave those precious seconds off their times.
The Guardian - US · Mar 27 Embrace spring showers with the best Pfas-free rain jackets for hiking, running and just looking good Ditch the ‘forever chemicals’ – we tested these jackets in torrential downpour, the shower and on hiking trails
The Guardian - UK · Mar 25 Arundhati Roy and Lyse Doucet lead ‘exceptional’ Women’s prize for nonfiction shortlist Roy’s memoir Mother Mary Comes to Me and Doucet’s The Finest Hotel in Kabul are joined by books on exile by Ece Temelkuran and Judith Mackrell and an ode to the arts by Daisy Fancourt
The Guardian - UK · Mar 8 Will UN plans to transform the way it works ‘throw equality under the bus’? Many of those attending the world’s largest meeting on women’s rights in New York this week are primed to defend the two key UN agencies that protect women and girls around the world
The Conversation · Mar 4 As International Women’s Day approaches, why is Mark Carney rejecting gender equity efforts? The past year marked the 30th anniversary of the United Nations Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, the world’s most comprehensive plan to achieve the equal rights of women and girls.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 4 Susan Choi and Katie Kitamura among authors longlisted for Women’s prize for fiction Sixteen novels are in contention for the £30,000 award, now in its 31st year, with settings ranging from climate-ravaged islands to a near-future Kolkata
The Guardian - UK · Feb 16 More heartache than Hamnet?: Maggie O’Farrell’s best books – ranked! As her Women’s prize-winning novel heads to the Oscars, we rate the author’s best work – from tales of new motherhood to a life-affirming memoir of mortality