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'Afghan women are not weak': Melbourne woman climbs Everest

Afghan refugee River Ahmad climbs Mount Everest in world first to inspire women and girls Tue 16 Jun 2026 at 9:12am In short: River Ahmad became the first Afghan woman to summit Mount Everest in May. The Melbourne-based refugee fled Afghanistan in 2023 and has lived experience of homelessness. Ms Ahmad hopes to raise $200,000 for an online school for girls in Afghanistan, where the Taliban denies them rights to education.

Belgium must beat Iran after disappointing draw with Egypt, Garcia says

Belgium must beat Iran after disappointing draw with Egypt, Garcia says SEATTLE, June 15 : Belgium are disappointed by a 1-1 draw with Egypt in their World Cup Group G opener on Monday, coach Rudi Garcia said, urging his side to put it right in their next match. Belgium "have to win against Iran," who they face in their next game on Sunday, the manager said, as they seek to reach the knockout stage for the first time since 2018. "There are no two ways about it."

What is light-reflecting makeup? How to make it your secret to a natural, lit-from-within glow

What is light-reflecting makeup? How to make it your secret to a natural, lit-from-within glow When done right, the result is skin that looks radiant, healthy and naturally illuminated – not shiny, but effortlessly glowing. Trends come and go in the beauty scene, but one look that appears to have lasting power is radiant, glowing skin.

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