LGBT+ Americans inch closer to 'freedom' as House passes Equality Act

For the Equality Act to become law, it must win 60 votes in the U.S. Senate

Sharing 'deepfake' porn images should be a crime, says British law body

‘Revenge porn’ law failing to keep pace with new forms of digital sexual abuse, government-backed review finds

The Louvre moves its treasures as climate change brings more floods to Paris

The Paris museum is relocating many artworks not on display to a storage facility in northern France designed to stand up to global warming impacts

'Tigers or crocodiles': Grim prospects for Cambodian migrants at home and in Thailand

Job cuts, debt and fear of the coronavirus drive a surge in people smuggling

ANALYSIS-Pandemic likely made 2020 'another devastating year' for world's forests

Weaker law enforcement due to COVID-19 lockdowns, funding cuts for forest protection and an exodus from cities to rural areas are expected to have fuelled deforestation in 2020, experts say

Former U.S. Olympics coach dies by suicide after trafficking charges

John Geddert, who had ties to disgraced team doctor Larry Nassar, died after being charged with 20 counts of human trafficking and two counts of sexual assault

From the hinterland to Hollywood: how Indian farmers galvanised a protest movement

Simmering in makeshift camps since last year, the movement has seen more growth recently, backed by activists, politicians and celebrities

U.S. extends jobless benefits eligibility to workers worried about COVID-19 safety

The move followed a request by President Biden to clarify that workers have a right to decline work that would risk their health and still qualify for unemployment insurance

U.S. moves to speed up releases of unaccompanied migrant children

Children caught at the border are held by U.S border control and moved to government shelters before being released to parents or other adults in the United States

Businesses join hands to find 'right recipe' for zero-carbon industries

A U.N.-backed initiative aims to enlist major companies in each economic sector to work out a credible pathway to net-zero emissions by mid-century - starting now

The school leader getting New Mexico's tribes online

By helping students connect to the internet, Kimball Sekaquaptewa hopes to boost opportunities for families beyond the pandemic

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OPINION: LGBT+ History Month - which LGBT+ laws still need to be enacted?

From reform of the Gender Recognition Act to surrogacy, Britain still has room for progress on LGBT+ rights.

OPINION: Educating eaters as a way to save the planet

Food is at the centre of every major sustainability issue we face, yet is often overlooked. Educating the masses to eat well will help save our planet

Slum upgrading in Kenya: what are the conditions for success?

Mukuru, one of Nairobi’s largest slums, showcases how to invest in the urban poor