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Bogota, Colombia – The news made her breath catch in her throat. There, on her Facebook feed, was a post with an image of her mother’s ex-boyfriend.

The caption announced a femicide: the intentional murder of a woman because of her gender.

Jennyfer Ramirez was only 17 years old at the time, a high-school student and the eldest of three siblings. She had been waiting at her uncle’s house, where her mother, 33-year-old Leidy Navarrete, was expected to arrive.

It was December 23, 2022. Only…

When two female officers of the Indian armed forces – one Hindu, one Muslim – took centre stage to announce Operation Sindoor, the government celebrated it as a landmark moment for gender inclusion. The image of uniformed women addressing the media from the front lines, avenging the deaths of 26 civilians, all men, and symbolically restoring the sindoor (vermilion) of widowhood, was widely praised as feminist iconography in service of the nation.

The moment echoed a historical parallel:…

Often called the “Olympics of the art world,” the Venice Biennale is currently underway in Italy. Meanwhile, a debate over artistic freedom is unfolding in Australia.

Artist Khaled Sabsabi was removed from representing Australia in 2026. He says his previous work has been misrepresented and worries that the current climate of censorship will negatively impact the broader artistic community.

The UK, Australia, Canada, Norway and New Zealand imposed sanctions on Israeli far-right ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, over their incitement of violence against Palestinians. The US criticised the move as “unhelpful” to Gaza ceasefire efforts.

By Ramzy Baroud  

Ultimately, it will be the tenacity of the Palestinians and the growing solidarity with their just cause that will eventually force FIFA to take action.

Fans worldwide are unequivocally challenging FIFA’s continued support for Israel, organizing with unprecedented unity for Palestine. Unlike previous actions, this mobilization is now notably well-coordinated, widespread, and consistent.

Long…