<p>Rebecca Cheptegei had just returned to her training base in Kenya from Paris, where she had competed in the women’s marathon at the Olympics.
The following Sunday she and her two daughters aged 11 and 9 arrived home from a church service.
Her ex-boyfriend was waiting at her home with a jerry can of petrol. He poured it on Rebecca and set her on fire ... Show More
Aug 2024
Southport attack, Simone Biles profile, Author Anne Hawk
The prime minister today will be meeting police leaders to discuss the riots in Southport following the horrific attacks which left three small girls dead - and eight other children and two adults injured, with some believed to be in critical condition. A 17-year-old youth is due ... Show More
57m 36s
Jul 2024
Southport attack, Sexism in Olympics coverage, Female auctioneer
A stabbing attack in the Southport area of Merseyside has, at the time of going to air, killed a number of children and critically injured others. Nuala McGovern is joined by BBC Home Affairs Correspondent Lauren Moss to give us the latest. She also hears from the Labour and Coop ... Show More
57m 39s
Oct 2024
Weekend Woman’s Hour: SEND transport, Hair thinning, Women and prison, The Tuam babies scandal: A Woman's Hour Special
Mums who give up work or cut their hours because they have a child with special educational needs and disabilities say problems with school transport is one of the reasons. An opinion poll from Opinium commissioned by Woman's Hour for a programme on SEND last month revealed 12% o ... Show More
54m 41s
Mar 2025
List Of Deported Migrants Raises Questions | Tennis Star Coco Gauff On Family, Community
CBS News obtained an internal government list of the 238 Venezuelan immigrants deported and sent to a notorious El Salvador prison. A woman’s husband, who was an asylum seeker, was on the list. She spoke to CBS News’ Lilia Luciano.
Coco Gauff is off to a perfect start after winn ... Show More
23m 4s
Jun 2025
“That’s a DUDE!” Trans High Jumper Wins in California + Leaked Report Says Khelif Is MALE
Critics are demanding boxer Imane Khelif is stripped of her Olympic gold medal after a leaked medical report appeared to confirm the female boxing champion is a biological man. Meanwhile, 16-year-old student athlete AB Hernandez, who is biologically male, tied for first place in ... Show More
27m 38s
Aug 23
Inside the Church of England's 'sex cult' - the Saturday Story
Chris Brain, the leader of a Church of England ‘sex cult’ known s the Nine O'Clock Service, has been found guilty of 17 charges of indecent assault, three decades after its collapse. Why did the Church fail to learn lessons from the scandal?This podcast was brought to you thanks ... Show More
33m 39s
Nov 2024
Bishop Rachel Treweek on Justin Welby, Forgotten Children, COP29 and maternal outcomes
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has resigned, following pressure to stand down over his failure to report prolific child abuser John Smyth. What's the reaction from female leaders in the Church of England? Nuala McGovern speaks to Bishop of Gloucester Rachel Treweek, ... Show More
53m 55s
May 2024
Brittney Griner On Coming Home & Recovering From Trauma
308. Brittney Griner On Coming Home & Recovering From Trauma
Glennon and Abby talk with athlete, humanitarian, activist–and one of the bravest people they’ve met–Brittney Griner. Brittney discusses her harrowing experience in the Russian prison system, as well as her basketball ... Show More
51m 58s