9 in 10 of all people hold bias against women
Nearly 90 percent of the world's population holds some prejudice against women, according to a UN study published ahead of International Women's Day
Women account for quarter of world’s MPs, but progress slowing: study
A quarter of all global lawmakers are women but the International Parliamentary Union has warned that progress towards gender parity is slowing amid significant "pushback"
EU seeks AI champions: Five things to know
From translation apps to facial recognition, artificial intelligence is becoming a major part of everyday life and the European Union has vowed to bring order to this digital "wild west"
France unveils plan to halt violence against women
France has unveiled new measures to combat violence against women by their partners or ex-partners, as concerns mount over the number of women killed in the country
Gay marriage legal in 28 countries
The first-ever gay civil unions in Denmark 30 years ago paved the way for full same-sex marriages that are today allowed in 28 countries
EU, Cuba announce new era in relations, pledge to surpass differences
The European Union wants to be a reliable partner for Cuba in the face of the reversal in U.S.-Cuban relations under President Donald Trump.
Reports: May to make Brexit ‘divorce bill’ offer in Florence
May said that Britain will "stand by our obligations" for payments to the EU, and will discuss them "alongside other questions like citizens' rights."