Christa Pike, who was to become the first woman executed in the United States since 2023, survived a botched execution by lethal injection, leading to an investigation by the governor and the suspension of future executions. (translated)
Cédric Jubillar revealed during an interrogation before the reconstruction of his wife's murder that he had decided to hide her body after strangling her during an argument. (translated)

Breast cancer in women under 40, which is experiencing an alarming increase in France, raises concerns among researchers and doctors at the Curie Institute due to its unfavorable prognoses and aggressive treatments. (translated)

Knocking a policewoman down with a sweep from behind, then hitting her on the ground in a pack: it makes me want to vomit 🤮! I hope that the perpetrators will be quickly apprehended, judged, and incarcerated. So, Jean-Luc Mélenchon, a word for this woman hit on the ground? Moreover, a policewoman 🇫🇷. (translated)
🎀 PINK OCTOBER 2026 | "ACT FOR LIFE" On the occasion of Pink October, a month dedicated to raising awareness and fighting breast cancer, a special thought was expressed at the opening of our work for women affected by this disease, those who continue their fight, and the families who support them. The fight against breast cancer is a major public health issue. It requires collective and sustainable mobilization around prevention, awareness, and early detection. This year's campaign, themed "Act for Life," invites us to strengthen our commitment and support those who work daily in this struggle, particularly the Senegalese League Against Cancer. Our institution reaffirms its commitment to contribute to awareness-raising efforts, promote early detection, and support initiatives in favor of the fight against breast cancer. On this occasion, we pay tribute to all those who have passed away and express our solidarity to all the women fighting against the disease, as well as to their families. Act, raise awareness, detect: together for life. 🎀 (translated)
Starting from October 1st, menstrual underwear and cups sold in pharmacies are reimbursed for women under 26, but many pharmacies do not seem to be informed about the new system. (translated)

Starting October 1st, certain reusable menstrual products will be reimbursed by Social Security for women under 26 and beneficiaries of complementary health insurance, aiming to combat menstrual poverty. (translated)

The launch of the reimbursement for reusable menstrual products for women under 26, which was supposed to come into effect on October 1, is facing many difficulties in pharmacies, where the lack of products and information is hindering its success. (translated)

Wage inequalities in Belgium persist, with women earning on average 6.6% less than men, with a gap reaching up to 41.3% in some sectors, highlighting the need for political interventions to address this situation. (translated)
Wage inequalities in Belgium persist in 2024, with a gap of 6.6% between men and women, reaching 19.2% for women workers in the private sector, exacerbated by part-time work and sectoral segregation. (translated)
As in previous years, we take advantage of the month of October to highlight the fight against breast cancer 💕 1 in 8 women in France will develop this cancer in their lifetime; talking about it can allow for early detection and save lives 🏥 We invite you to take advantage of this month to promote the fight, the life-saving actions, or to donate to organizations that contribute to combating this cancer: https://t.co/NC5IIp5C8M #NewProfilePicture (translated)
In France, more than 60,000 women are affected each year by breast cancer. In this pink October month that begins, I extend all my support to all those who are fighting against this disease that claims more than 12,000 women every year. Let's continue at https://t.co/sNYYYx3Ycs (translated)
‼️ [ 🇺🇸 UNITED STATES ] 🔸 Unique woman on death row in Tennessee, Christa Pike survived a lethal injection attempt. Convicted of murdering her classmate Colleen Slemmer in 1995, she remained conscious after the administration of two doses of pentobarbital. This rare failure interrupts the procedure and reignites the debate on the execution protocol. (translated)
The execution of Christa Pike, the first woman sentenced to death in Tennessee in two centuries, failed Wednesday evening, as the inmate was transported to the hospital after continuing to breathe and snore despite the lethal injections she had received. (translated)
