Bloodshed eases in Brazilian favelas after court ban on police raids

A Supreme Court’s ruling has made it easier for activists to distribute aid and led to a sharp drop in violent deaths

Businesses doing good can reboot 'fairer' Africa after coronavirus

Social enterprises are five times more likely to support vulnerable groups than profit-first businesses


Most Britons accept LGBT+ people, but concern over education persists

While the vast majority of Brits are accepting of LGBT+ people, less are happy with young children being taught that it is ok to be gay, or what it means to be trans


Selfies in solidarity with murdered women as Turkey mulls EU pact 

Tens of thousands join a black-and-white selfie campaign to protest a surge in femicides in Turkey, after the government said it may withdraw from a key European treaty to protect women


Kenyan county tackles water woes with locally led climate fund

The fund in water-short Makueni County channels resources for projects to harvest rainwater and help farmers adapt to climate change - a model now being used elsewhere in Kenya


INSIGHT -South Asian migrant workers seek justice as wage theft worsens under coronavirus

Mechanisms for workers to file labour disputes in the Gulf have historically been slow and weak, say lawyers


Greenhouse gases hit new record despite lockdowns, UN says

"Whether we are tackling a pandemic or the climate crisis, it is clear that we need science, solidarity and decisive solutions," says UN chief


UK citizens' assembly wants 'fair' path to 2050 net-zero emissions goal

In its advice to parliament, the panel says that freedom of choice and consistent government support for climate action are crucial


Wildlife populations in free fall as forests cut to grow food

Since 1970, populations of mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles and fish have shrunk by 68%, mainly due to the expansion of farming and the wildlife trade, says green group WWF


Olympic champion Caster Semenya's 11-year battle to compete

Caster Semenya lost an appeal against World Athletics rules barring her from middle distance racing without lowering her natural testosterone levels


NFL-Texans' Thomas, once vilified for anthem protest, sees new era of athlete activism

Michael Thomas, one the first NFL players to 'take a knee' in protest at racism, says attitudes are quickly changing



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