The best countries to live in as a woman
How's the world doing when it comes to gender equality? Well, as of now, no country has yet achieved full gender equality. In fact, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF), the picture is mixed. While things are moving in the right direction, according to their latest Global Gender Gap Index, at the current rate of progress it will take 131 years to reach full parity between women and men (note that the report doesn't take into account non-binary people or other identities). The report looks at economic opportunities, education, health, and political leadership. Based on this data, let's take a look at the top 30 most gender equal countries of 2023. Click on to discover them all.
2023-11-30T14:02:06Z
The troubled love story of Rita Hayworth and Prince Aly Khan
In 1949, a highly-publicized marriage between a well-known Hollywood star and a prince captivated the world. This prince, Ali Khan (though he became known as Aly Khan due to the media constantly misspelling his name), was next in line to the Aga Khan dynasty. Although the Aga Khans didn't hold any political power, they served as influential spiritual leaders for the Ismaili Muslims, boasting a following of 20 million devotees. However, their lavish lifestyles seemed more befitting of European royalty than religious figures. Prince Aly Khan, in particular, caused mounting concerns due to his notorious reputation for globetrotting adventures, gambling, horseriding, lion hunting, and dalliances with women. His most famous romance was with the renowned Hollywood icon, Rita Hayworth. To delve into the details of their passionate and troubled love affair, browse through the gallery.
2023-11-28T07:43:17Z
Largest collection of Princess Diana items since 1997 heads to auction
A collection of gowns, accessories and keepsakes that belonged to Diana, Princess of Wales, is set to go under the hammer. The sale is billed as the most extensive collection of Diana's personal belongings since she sold dozens of dresses at a New York charity auction in 1997, according to Julien's Auctions. A pair of gowns sold during that auction, two months before her death, will top the sale at The Peninsula Beverly Hills in Los Angeles on June 27. A Murray Arbeid midnight blue tulle strapless gown that Diana wore twice in 1986 - to the Phantom Of The Opera premiere and to a dinner with King Constantine of Greece - and to a Royal Opera House performance of Cinderella in 1987 has an estimate of 400,000 US dollars (£315,000). A magenta silk and lace off-the-shoulder evening dress designed by Victor Edelstein, which Diana wore in London and Germany in 1987, has the same estimate. Martin Nolan, co-founder and executive director of Julien's Auctions, told the PA news agency: "People will know that name because Victor Edelstein also designed the very famous navy blue dress Diana wore when she danced with John Travolta at the White House in 1985."
2024-06-26T11:24:25Z
