Seven of the best music festivals to visit by train from the UK

From jazz in Rotterdam and hip-hop in Paris to brass bands on the beach in Blackpool, the Guardian’s music editor chooses the best European festivals that can be reached by rail ...

13 black women who have made beauty history

In honor of Women's History Month, ESSENCE celebrates 13 Black women who have forever-changed the beauty industry in the past 100 years.
UN Women

In the biggest electoral year in history, 113 countries have never had a woman Head of State, new UN Women data shows

Explainer: How to talk to kids about gender equality and stereotypes Explainer: How to talk to kids about gender equality and stereotypes Press release: USD 420 billion annual shortfall blocking ...

From 1975: Josephine Baker Is Dead in Paris at 68

She performed with a string of bananas tied around her waist, an electrifying act that led her to become first a local sensation in Paris, and then an international star.
Glamour

9 French-Girl Brands Parisiennes and Fashion Editors Swear By

Since long before the term “quiet luxury” entered our lexicon, the best French-girl brands have distilled Parisian style into an effortlessly cool style rulebook. These women have a penchant for ...