Italy approves landmark femicide law

Protests have swept across Italy in recent days as women's groups call for stronger action against gender-based killings, reports the BBC. On Saturday, demonstrators led by Non Una Di Meno filled Rome's streets with banners against violence toward women. Lawmakers in Italy's parliament have voted unanimously to designate femicide – the murder of a woman for reasons linked to her gender – as a separate offence under the criminal code. The measure introduces a mandatory life sentence.