Author: Liam Porter

When it comes to women’s rights, few regions are more advanced than Scandinavia. As she builds Teurn Studios, Anna Teurnell, whose default is for a kind of solutions-based uniform dressing that borrows heavily from menswear, is discovering that fashion occupies a different realm, one where most collections for women are designed by men, and where buyers are continually asking her for more dresses.This got the designer wondering, “What is feminism?”—or perhaps more specifically, are feminism and the feminine aesthetically conflated? “I love so much clothes from men’s wardrobes, I like the attitude of wearing almost the same thing every day,”…

Advocates are urging Senate Republicans to reject a proposal to cut billions from American healthcare to extend tax breaks that primarily benefit the wealthy and corporations.The proposal would make historic cuts to Medicaid, the public health insurance program for low-income and disabled people that covers 71 million Americans, and is the Senate version of the “big beautiful bill” act, which contains most of Donald Trump’s legislative agenda.“With the text released earlier this week, somehow the Senate made the House’s ‘big, bad budget bill’ worse in many ways,” said Anthony Wright, the executive director of Families USA, a consumer healthcare advocacy…

Naga Munchetty and Jeanette Kwakye celebrate women’s sport this summer.

EXPLAINERWhat do PSG, Real Madrid and Inter Miami need? Can Al Hilal and Sundowns still qualify? Al Jazeera explains.All teams at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 have played two games each, and at the end of matchday two, five clubs have already booked their spots in the tournament’s round of 16. Famous clubs such as Bayern Munich and Manchester City are among those to clinch qualification, but the likes of European giants Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain still need a final push to seal a place in the knockouts. Al Jazeera Sport explains which teams are in and which…

Top 5 Can’t Miss Splurge on a stay at L’Auberge du Père Bise in the tranquil lakeside town of Talloires, an easy and scenic boat ride from Annecy.Rent a bike and hit the Lake Annecy Greenway, cycling through villages and past beaches along the western shore.Sip regional wines and dine on locally inspired small plates at neo-bistro Choral, known for inventive dishes that nod to the chef’s acclaimed background.Sample and shop cheese at acclaimed Meilleur Ouvrier de France Fromagerie Gay, where the basement cheese cave is visible through the shop’s glass floor.After crossing Annecy’s own castle off the list, visit…

A trip to a Disney park is pure magic—but let’s be honest, it’s also a full-on marathon. From rope drop to fireworks, there’s sun, miles of walking, long lines, and the occasional surprise (or not-so-surprising) splash. Whether you’re planning a day or multiple days at the parks, if you want to keep the magic alive for your entire trip, packing the right travel gear for the parks is non-negotiable. And who better to turn to for advice than the pros? From portable chargers to avoid the panic of your phone dying just as you’re picking your next Lightning Lane to…

Rachel Feltman: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Rachel Feltman.H5N1 bird flu has been making a lot of headlines since last year, and for good reason: since March 2024 this subtype of bird flu has infected upwards of 1,000 herds of dairy cattle, raising concerns about the virus’s ability to pass between mammals.This week Science Quickly is doing a three-part deep dive to bring you the latest research on bird flu. From visiting dairy farms to touring cutting-edge virology labs we’ll explore what scientists have learned about bird flu—and why it poses such a potential risk to humans.On supporting science…

Foreign Secretary David Lammy has urged Iran to take “the off-ramp” and return to the negotiating table.Iran has vowed there will be “everlasting consequences” following US strikes at the weekend, intended to take out the country’s nuclear programme.Lammy said he had told Iran that it would be a “catastrophic mistake” for them to retaliate by firing at US bases, or by blockading the key shipping lane of the Strait of Hormuz.Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, Lammy said he had told the Iranian foreign minister to take a message to the Iranian leadership to “get serious about their nuclear…

As a wine writer who visits vineyards around the world, I’ve wandered through the sun-drenched hills of Paso Robles, sipped Riesling in Germany’s steep-sloped Mosel Valley, and strolled the vineyards near Burgundy’s most storied cellars. Whether it’s a morning barrel tasting in Bourgogne or a sunset tasting in the South of France, each destination brings its own microclimate, terrain, and vibe; over time, I’ve perfected travel outfits for every type of wine tasting trip without sacrificing comfort or style.  When you’re walking vineyard rows, ducking into cool (or downright cold) cellars, or sitting down to a multi-course food-and-wine pairing, you…

In the conference room of a hotel in Kensington, the man who would be France’s next head of state is sharing his views about Brexit. Microphone in hand, Gabriel Attal is here to meet activists and expatriates. Once 270,000 strong, London’s French community has dwindled in recent years. The 36-year-old leader of Emmanuel Macron’s Renaissance party is doing his best to gee them up.“We are waking at the moment from a long sleep when we talk about relations between France and the UK,” he says. In the face of war in Ukraine and turmoil in the US, old alliances are…