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Lobular breast cancer is the second-most common form of breast cancer, so why have so few women heard of it?

“Invasive lobular breast cancer makes up to 15% of breast cancers but still poorly understood, under-researched, and managed as ductal breast cancer, whilst it is a totally different...

Survivors have bravely shared their experiences of image-based abuse – why won’t the government listen?

“It is also unclear what this would add, given existing powers that apply once an image has been unlawfully shared online. We are considering carefully how to tackle...

Meet the female teachers terrified of their misogynistic students

“A male student outright refused to take my feedback on his work. He said, ‘You don’t know what you’re talking about, you’re just a woman,’” says Ellie Coverdale....

Deepfake abuse can affect anyone – including middle-aged mothers like me

A recent investigation by 404 Media revealed that more than 24,000 deepfake porn images of women were being created and shared every month on Telegram, many without the...

Why is abortion still considered a crime in the UK?

This article references abortion, baby loss, and sexual assault.Earlier this year, I won a pub quiz for the first time in my life. OK, it wasn't a pub...

Why does Cannes accept nudity in film, but not in fashion?

Getty ImagesFor the celebrities, designers, and stylists who have likely spent months, if not all year, preparing for the event, this last-minute move will undoubtedly cause closet chaos....

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Punk is back: How tartan and plaid rocked the London Fashion Week catwalk

Your support helps us to tell the storyFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when...

Andrea’s It List: I curated the Ultimate Capsule for Fashion Month

The below is from editor-in-chief Andrea Thompson's weekly newsletter, Andrea's It-List. Subscribe here.Fashion month is in full swing so this week's column is...

Unhinged or Inspired? Experts Weigh in on TikTok’s Wildest Beauty Tips

If there's one thing I love, it's a unique TikTok beauty trend. It's not necessarily because they're always good (in fact, some are...

Do You Have Coarse, Wiry Greys That Are Hard to Cover? Me Too—Here Are the Best Dyes for Coverage That Lasts

I noticed my first grey at the age of 17. Hidden under my parting, it wasn’t stark white; rather, the pigment faded towards...

PSA: These are the Autumn/Winter Dress Trends to Invest in Now

If summer was the season for barely-there slips and lightweight linens, Autumn/Winter 2025 is the time to amp up the drama when it...