COVID, climate and conflict conspire to push up povertyA triple threat of coronavirus, climate change and conflict means an ambitious goal to end extreme poverty by 2030 looks increasingly unlikely, the World Bank says |
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UK court hears divisive case over trans kids' right to puberty-blocking drugsChildren cannot understand the long-term risks of taking puberty blockers, so their use should be governed by a court, a UK lawyer argued |
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Climate-menaced nations say survival depends on stronger 2020 actionThe COVID-19 and economic crisis have thrown plans to deliver more ambitious climate plans off track - but delay is dangerous, vulnerable nations say |
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Not personal enough: Why climate change is not yet a top priorityIn wealthy countries, relatively few people feel affected by climate threats - but that won't last, climate security experts say |
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Nitrogen emissions from rising fertiliser use threaten climate goalsThe agriculture sector was the biggest contributor to the rise in N2O emissions, which threatens efforts to curb global warming |
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U.N. to Bangladesh: do more to end child marriageWith worst record in the region, Bangladesh on notice it lags on race to eliminate child marriage |
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A broken ladder: does COVID-19 mean the end of social mobility in Britain?Lee Elliot Major, Britain's first professor of social mobility, says a one-off wealth tax and an army of tutoring volunteers could help those left behind by COVID-19 |
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Creators of gene 'scissors' clinch Nobel as women sweep chemistryIt is the first time since 1964 that no men are among the winners of the chemistry prize |
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Election bot counters sexist abuse in New Zealand, one tweet at a timeThe bot pings out positive messages to counter a surge in online harassment against female politicians ahead of Oct. 17 polls |
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Not enough LGBT+ artists in pop, says star known as girl in redNorwegian popstar who performs as girl in red says she did not expect her guitar-driven songs to become anthems among young LGBT+ people |
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S.Korea proposes compromise abortion law after landmark court rulingSouth Korea criminalised abortion in 1953, but it would be permitted until 14 weeks under a new proposal |
OPINION: Why the UN must set up an independent body to tackle sexual abuseYears of impunity won’t end until both victims and aid workers feel they can report abuse safely and that action will be taken |
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