Top UK scientist backs Extinction Rebellion protesters

David King, who served as chief scientist under Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, says disruptive protests are playing a vital role in raising awareness of the climate crisis, as court case against activists is thrown out

British watchdog urges caution over police facial recognition plans

Britain's Surveillance Camera Commissioner said it was not clear that the right balance between privacy and security was being struck


Is your pension fuelling the climate crisis?

Why are pension funds such big investors in fossil fuel companies - and do you have any control over how your money is invested?


Americas' human rights court hears deadly sexual violence case from Ecuador

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will determine if Ecuador was responsible for failing to prevent and protect a 16-year-old girl from sexual violence in a state school


India's railways to use facial recognition amid privacy fears

Most major railway stations in India will use facial recognition to fight crime by the end of 2020, a senior official said


Brazil finds fewer workers in slave-like jobs despite more complaints

Cases in Brazil are becoming more spread out among different workplaces, which could help explain why fewer workers were found by inspectors


Hunger, fear and death: an Ethiopian migrant family's story

Scientists and humanitarians say Asha's story – of a once prosperous family – will become more familiar as repeated disasters push families into competition for ever-scarcer resources


UK film stars compile alternative award list in diversity row

Leading actresses drew up an alternative shortlist after award organisers were accused of shutting out women and minorities


Navratilova, McEnroe apologize for Margaret Court Arena protest

Martina Navratilova and John McEnroe had protested on-court at Margaret Court's opposition to same-sex marriage


Trump leaps into Middle East fray with peace plan that Palestinians denounce

Proposal lets Israel keep control of W. Bank settlements, sees eastern Jerusalem district as Palestinian capital


Opinion

OPINION: No time to talk - what big business can learn from social enterprise

Rhetoric is used in all areas of life and none so more than in business — especially when it comes to companies outlining their sustainability efforts



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