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Gender issues

Testosterone is grossly misunderstood

Baboons can teach us a thing or two about testosterone, says the writer.
Baboons can teach us a thing or two about testosterone, says the writer.

Japanese women MPs want more seats of the toilet kind; 58 including Japan PM submit petition

Women lawmakers in Japan, including Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, have called for more toilets in the parliament building.
Women lawmakers in Japan, including Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, have called for more toilets in the parliament building.

The race to find Formula One's first-ever woman champion

A generic view of the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix.
A generic view of the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Bondi Beach tragedy : In praise of male courage

Ahmed Al Ahmed thought he was going to die but went ahead regardless to tackle one of the Bondi beach attackers.
Ahmed Al Ahmed thought he was going to die but went ahead regardless to tackle one of the Bondi beach attackers.

Releasing my inner domestic goddess – discovering the joy of homemade food

One new activity taking up the writer's time these days is cooking, and she is discovering, to her delight, that she enjoys mucking about in the kitchen.
One new activity taking up the writer's time these days is cooking, and she is discovering, to her delight, that she enjoys mucking about in the kitchen.

UK teachers to be trained to tackle misogyny in classrooms

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (centre) during a visit to St Mary Magdalene school in London to discuss issues surrounding violence against women and girls on Dec 17.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (centre) during a visit to St Mary Magdalene school in London to discuss issues surrounding violence against women and girls on Dec 17.

BP appoints Big Oil’s first female CEO in bid for revival

Meg O’Neill has been a big proponent of using gas as a transition fuel to reduce global coal demand and cut emissions.
Meg O’Neill has been a big proponent of using gas as a transition fuel to reduce global coal demand and cut emissions.

US House passes Bill to ban gender transition treatments for minors

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene pushed the Bill through the House.
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene pushed the Bill through the House.

Seattle World Cup organisers say Pride events will go ahead outside Egypt-Iran match

Egypt’s Football ⁠Association had sent a letter to FIFA urging the body to prevent any LGBTQ+ Pride-related activities during the national team’s Seattle game.
Egypt’s Football ⁠Association had sent a letter to FIFA urging the body to prevent any LGBTQ+ Pride-related activities during the national team’s Seattle game.

IOC decision on gender eligibility to come in early 2026, says president Kirsty Coventry

Olympics - 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics - 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics Flame Lighting Ceremony - Ancient Olympia, Greece - November 26, 2025 International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Kirsty Coventry speaks during the ceremony REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki
Olympics - 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics - 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics Flame Lighting Ceremony - Ancient Olympia, Greece - November 26, 2025 International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Kirsty Coventry speaks during the ceremony REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.