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Twenty-Five Political Prisoners Released, Deported from Belarus

25 political prisoners were suddenly freed and sent to Lithuania — some never believed they'd leave

Women experience less pain during IUD insertion using a new method

A simple numbing method cut IUD insertion pain scores by 15 points in a 370-woman study.

Community-based conservation is a good climate investment in Brazil & beyond (commentary)

Fifty years of doubt overturned: local communities protect nature better than top-down rules.

Sexual recovery after breast cancer is often overlooked

Researchers built a 3-layer model to help breast cancer survivors recover sexual well-being.

Field gets first England start in World Cup final rematch with Canada

England's Red Roses face a World Cup final rematch with Canada at Sandy Park this Saturday.

Political boot camps for women could redress gender imbalance

A four-week boot camp raised women's political ambition by teaching skills and cutting fear of

Irish Rugby awaits news of 'massive opportunity' to join PWR

Irish women's rugby teams could join the best elite women's league in the world within a few years.

'Ten-plus years of work' - Darby on earning UFC contract

Told he'd never fight again, Dublin's Adam Darby just became the first Irishman signed to the UFC.

MSU hosts welcome event, kicks off Indigenous culture celebration

MSU invites everyone to build a traditional birch bark canoe over four days.

Insect remains reveal Indigenous burial practices in the Canary Islands

More than 8,000 insect remains show Indigenous Canary Islanders stored grain in caves before

Reforms to Hungary's Anti-LBGT Laws Welcome, but More to Do

Hungary's new government moves to repeal parts of its 2021 anti-LGBT law — but rights groups say

England's Hardcastle announces international retirement

England's all-time top try scorer, Amy Hardcastle, scored 30 tries and retires at 37 before the

How does the menopause drug Veoza work? And how is it different from hormone therapy?

A new drug Veoza targets hot flashes without hormones, offering a fresh option for menopause relief.

England winger Freeman signs new Northampton deal

England winger Tommy Freeman signs a new deal to stay with the reigning champs Northampton.

Fernandez signs new London City contract

A five-time Barcelona league champion commits to London City until 2029 after winning their player

What We’re Reading: 20,000 Salmon Return to the Klamath River

20,000 chinook salmon swam back up the Klamath River just two years after four dams came down.

Having a bad hair day? My new research might help

New research shows asking "What does my hair need?" beats hating your hair—and it boosts confidence.

Jam-packed festival will celebrate Indigenous creativity and brilliance

An award-winning Indigenous arts festival returns for its fifth year in Vancouver this September.

One woman's mission to revive pride in a forgotten tradition - Scrolla.Africa

One woman founded a group to reconnect South African youth with their lost indigenous roots.

This Australian cave hid 25,000 years of ritual secrets

A single cave in Australia hides evidence of rituals stretching back 25,000 years.