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Defending Champions England Beat Spain on Penalties to Win Women's Euro 2025

This is Beirut, 13:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Chloe Kelly converted the decisive kick as England beat Spain 3-1 on penalties to win the Women's Euro 2025 after Sunday's final had finished 1-1 at the end of extra time, allowing the Lionesses to avenge their defeat in the World Cup final of two years ago and retain their continental crown. It looked as though Spain would repeat their victory ...

Unseen and Unspoken: The Enigma of Pregnancy Denial

David Sahyoun, 24/07 22:55 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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Some births occur without anticipation, as if the child arrived out of time. Pregnancy denial is neither deception nor performance. It is a psychic reality that takes shape without words, a pregnancy the body conceals and the mind excludes. This clinical enigma raises profound questions about motherhood, the female body, generational transmission ...

Pregnancy Denial: Society’s Blind Spot on Invisible Motherhood

Bélinda Ibrahim, 24/07 22:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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In the popular imagination, pregnancy is visible, joyful, and shared. A growing belly, ultrasound photos, the first baby clothes. It is something openly embraced, often proudly displayed. So how is it possible that a woman could carry a child to term without knowing it? And even more unsettling, that no one around her - not her family, friends, or ...

Late Pregnancy: The Unseen Joy and Unspoken Anxiety

Bélinda Ibrahim, 24/07 22:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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For many women, becoming pregnant at 36, 39 or 42 is rarely accidental. Pregnancy after 35 often comes after careful consideration: a settled career, a stable relationship or a chosen solitude. This journey can be marked by challenges such as miscarriages, IVF, loss and sacrifice. Late motherhood is often seen as a privilege, almost a miracle, ...

Motherhood at 40: Stories of a Late and Clear-Headed Joy

Bélinda Ibrahim, 24/07 22:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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“I was afraid it might be too late. In fact, it was just the right time.” At 42, Lamia became the mother of a baby girl conceived naturally, after a breakup, a move and many sacrifices. Her story echoes that of many women today: motherhood after 40 is no longer an exception. In France, more than 20,000 babies are born each year to mothers in ...

Invisible but Unbroken: Women Fighting Iran’s Repression

Soumia Benmerzoug, 23/07 10:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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Repression of women in Iran is not new. Since the Islamic Revolution of 1979, their freedoms have been tightly controlled by an institutionalized patriarchal system that monitors every aspect of their lives, such as education, work, movement and expression. The veil, often internationally seen as the symbol of this oppression, is only the most ...

England Face Dark Horses Italy With Sights Set on Women's Euro Final

This is Beirut, 21/07 12:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Having come back from the brink of elimination against Sweden in the last eight, England will hope to live up to their billing as favorites when they face Italy in the semi-finals of Women's Euro 2025 on Tuesday. The holders are tantalizingly close to another major tournament final, with a showdown next Sunday against either Germany or world ...

From Freedom to Forced Veiling: The Broken Destiny of Iranian Women

Bélinda Ibrahim, 20/06 17:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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During the 1960s and 1970s, Iran underwent sweeping transformations. In a bid to modernize the nation, the Shah launched a series of reforms under the banner of the “White Revolution.” Women stood at the forefront of this societal shift: they gained the right to vote in 1963, entered universities, joined the civil service and were gradually ...

Camel Milk: One Woman’s Mission in the Tunisian Desert

Lyne Sammouri, 12/06 14:40 - Reading : less than a minute

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In the Tunisian desert, camel milk is more than just a drink – it’s a source of hope. Led by Latifa Frifita, a women-driven project is turning tradition into opportunity for disadvantaged communities.

Kfarshima Women’s Volleyball Team Earns First-Ever D1 Spot

Hala Abdallah, 03/06 15:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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In a landmark achievement for women’s volleyball in Lebanon, Adab and Riyada Club of Kfarshima has earned its first-ever promotion to Division 1, marking a turning point for a young and determined team that defied the odds to rise through the ranks. After finishing second in its category with three wins and just one loss, the team secured its ...

Moroccan Women Stitch Their Way to Empowered Futures

This is Beirut, 31/05 15:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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In a small village on the coast of southern Morocco, women gather in a house to create collaborative works of textile art, and also earn a living. Several hunch over large canvases, embroidering their latest piece at the women-only workshop, in the village of 400 people. Some of their works have been shown internationally. "This project has ...

Cannes, Reimagined: When Style Becomes a Manifesto

Bélinda Ibrahim, 19/05 17:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The Cannes Film Festival has always been a stage, not only for cinema, but for fashion that borders on the theatrical. Every May, the red carpet blooms with extravagant gowns, daring cuts and dramatic silhouettes. But in 2025, something deeper shimmered beneath the surface. Women are using style not to dazzle, but to declare. Less about seduction, ...

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