Mourners across the globe offered tributes to the 88-year-old pontiff, who passed away following a suspected stroke days after offering blessings during Easter celebrations in St Peter’s Square.

After a significant ruling reaffirming that legal female status depends on birth assignment, supporters of single-sex spaces hail the decision while critics express concern over its potential implications.

A short rocket trip featuring female celebrities was criticised as a trivial vanity stunt, with supporters arguing it highlights women’s contributions in a field historically dominated by men.

An all-female crew spent ten thrilling minutes beyond Earth’s boundary, marking a historic milestone in suborbital travel and sparking public fascination with the possibilities of future exploration.