Britain faces tough diplomatic test in leading global climate action

Despite efforts to push action at home, a U.S. election days before the U.N. climate talks in November may complicate global efforts, experts say

'Death sentence': Indigenous groups spotlight Canada homelessness crisis

Research shows that indigenous people, who make up about 5% of Canada's population, are disproportionately represented among the homeless


Migrants raped and trafficked as U.S. and Mexico tighten borders, charity says

Mexico has ramped up efforts to stop migrants reaching the U.S. border under pressure from President Donald Trump who threatened to put import tariffs on its goods


Is it safe for gay men to donate blood? Here’s what the science says.

Some countries still maintain a ban on blood donation from gay men. We take a look at the evidence behind these bans – and ask whether they are still needed in 2020.


INTERVIEW-Coachella, Beyonce ... coconuts? Afrobeat star Mr Eazi's new venture

The 28-year-old Afrobeat artist and entrepreneur plans to transform a Ghanaian coastal community of more than 60,000 people through coconut farming


Doctors in Egypt launch anti-genital cutting campaign after girl dies

Genital cutting can cause long-lasting mental and physical health problems including chronic infections, menstrual problems, infertility, pregnancy and childbirth complications


"Like mosquitoes": Extinction Rebellion plans surprises for City of London

"The economic system is acting like a cancer on humanity," says movement's co-founder Gail Bradbrook


UK to make social media platforms responsible for harmful content

Governments globally are wrestling over how to better control content on social media platforms, often blamed for encouraging abuse and the spread of online pornography


Australia PM says to replace 'failing' Indigenous policy

New Indigenous polices will be designed following consultation with its first people, with whom Australia has struggled to reconcile following hundreds of years of brutal segregation


Venezuela man charged with sexual slavery after holding woman captive for 31 yrs

The 56 old man lived for years with another woman and his daughter in a building across the street


Somalia executes two men by firing squad for girl's gang rape and murder

The killing triggered demonstrations calling for authorities to enforce a law to secure justice in the east African nation, where rape victims are stigmatized


Opinion

OPINION: How lesbians help others to come out as fat

Lesbians, bisexual women, and non-binary people have used their experiences of coming out to come to terms with their weight and pave the way for others



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