'I know your favourite drink': Chinese smart city to put AI in charge

Planned AI-run development in China would use sensors and connected devices to gather data on everything from weather to people's eating habits to automatically meet residents' needs

Fleeing Tigray war, Ethiopian children seen at risk of trafficking in Sudan

Hundreds of unaccompanied child refugees vulnerable to exploitation and trafficking, aid agencies warn


Retired doctor launches new legal bid to end Singapore's gay sex ban

Prominent LGBT+ advocate files second legal challenge to push government to repeal Section 377A law that criminalizes gay sex


'This is not science fiction,' say scientists pushing for 'neuro-rights'

Leading neuroscientists call for human rights principals to be extended to the brain


'Horrible and sad' - COVID-19 boosts the death business

The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the need for start-up apps like Untangle that provide end-of-life services, from funerals to wills - and a place to talk about grief


Ensuring global COVID-19 vaccine access seen worth billions to rich nations

Ten wealthy countries would see economic gains of up to $466 billion by 2025 if poorer nations get access to coronavirus jabs, analysis shows


'Farming is all I have': Why I am protesting Modi's farm laws

Laws seeking to deregulate agriculture have sparked India's biggest farm protests in years. The Thomson Reuters Foundation speaks to one farmer who joined demonstrations in Delhi


Europe space chief says exploration can propel interest in climate change

Space missions can show what a hotter Earth might look like in the future, as well as teaching people how to reuse resources like water


Britain to set more ambitious target to cut emissions

With the tougher target of a 68% cut by 2030, Britain's PM is seeking to boost his government's green credentials ahead of hosting next year's climate talks in Glasgow


'The show must go on': Drag queens lead London theatreland out of COVID-19 lockdown

Drag queen Courtney Act opens in murder mystery play at London’s Garrick theatre


Alone and unpaid, Lebanon's migrant maids in grip of mental health crisis

An economic collapse and COVID-19 have worsened the plight of foreign domestic workers trapped in a system akin to modern-day slavery, charities say


Opinion

OPINION: Somali women's inclusion in politics is long overdue

Somali women are exhausted of not being heard and side-lined at every opportunity, especially when they know that they can pivotal players in the political arena


OPINION: Here's what the UK’s first national climate plan should look like

As Britain leaves Europe, its plan must include adaptation, finance, and technology transfer for poorer nations - not just emissions cuts



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