Eastern Europeans have migrated in droves to take care of Italy’s aged and infirm. Then they started getting sick, with an ailment dubbed ‘Italy syndrome.’
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Judge Dismisses Most Claims Against Tate Brothers in Florida Lawsuit
Andrew Tate, an online influencer, and his brother Tristan, have been in a legal battle with a woman who accused them of harassing her after she gave testimony in Romania.
Sanae Takaichi is Japan’s New Prime Minister, and She’s a Heavy Metal Drummer
Sanae Takaichi, a fan of Iron Maiden, had an improbable rise to power. Like her mentor, Shinzo Abe, she is expected to lead Japan to the right.
A Chinese Woman Builds a New Career in a Man’s World
An all-female repair business is challenging gender norms in China and catering to a growing population of single women seeking safety and comfort at home. We spoke to Ray Hou, who quit her office job to become a professional handywoman, about what mot…
Sanae Takaichi Is Set to Be Japan’s First Female Prime Minister. But Will She Advance Women’s Rights?
Sanae Takaichi is poised to break Japan’s political glass ceiling. But some worry she will maintain policies that have held women back.
Social Media Restrictions and 2-Day Internet Shutdown Rattle Afghanistan
A telecommunications blackout and restrictions on social media have further isolated Afghans who rely on the internet as a lifeline.
Social Media Restrictions and 2-Day Internet Shutdown Rattle Afghanistan
A telecommunications blackout and restrictions on social media have further isolated Afghans who rely on the internet as a lifeline.
Gisèle Pelicot Returns to Court to Confront Assailant in Rape Case
Gisèle Pelicot’s ex-husband and others were convicted in one of France’s most notorious cases. She returned to court to denounce a man who challenged the verdict.
Athens Democracy Forum: As Democracy Erodes Globally, So Do Women’s Rights
A global swing by governments seeking to assert control has meant repercussions for women, including attempts to delegitimize them and limit their rights, experts said.
Sanae Takaichi Is Likely to Be Japan’s Next Leader. Who Is She?
Ms. Takaichi would be Japan’s first female prime minister in a country where women are drastically underrepresented at the highest levels of power.