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Just Kicking Off: The Life and Legacy of Women’s Football

With the 2025 UEFA Women’s Euros set to kick off in Switzerland on July 2, fans across Europe are getting ready to rally behind their national teams

by Ella Newman

1930s Women’s football team in Valencia, Spain.

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Alex Scott: Representation in Sports Punditry and Journalism

Footballer, pundit, and British sports presenter Alex Scott MBE has had a spectacular career in sports, on and off the field.

by Jennifer Pavlick

Attribution: “Arsenal Ladies Vs Birmingham” by joshdss CC BY 2.0

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Med Sea heatwave might feel nice for holiday swimming but there’s a catch

Warmer water at the seaside might sound appealing for your holiday dip, but a recent ocean heatwave in the Mediterranean Sea has been so intense scientists fear potentially devastating consequences for marine life.

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Top UN court says countries can sue each other over climate change

A landmark decision by a top UN court has cleared the way for countries to sue each other over climate change, including over historic emissions of planet-warming gases.

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London Trans+ Pride sees ‘record-breaking’ turnout

About 100,000 people turned out for London Trans+ Pride, making it the largest such event ever, according to organisers.

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Extreme weather is the UK’s new normal, says Met Office

The UK is breaking heat and rainfall records increasingly frequently as its climate continues to warm, the Met Office has warned.

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UK gets first female Astronomer Royal in 350 years

Astronomer Prof Michele Dougherty did not study science in secondary school – but was instead inspired to learn more about space after using her father’s telescope.

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