'I never got the second dose:' Gaza conflict derails COVID-19 response

The conflict in Gaza cost Imad Agha his second COVID-19 jab - and highlighted the small landstrip's chronic vaccine inequality

As rising 'heat shocks' ruin rice crops, Bangladesh faces hunger risk

Heat stress - caused by high temperatures, low rainfall and low humidity - disrupted rice growth this spring, with climate experts warning of a threat to food supplies


As Tulsa commemorates massacre, African Americans hope for justice amid shifting tide

As Tulsans mark the centennial of the massacre, where 300 died as white mobs destroyed "Black Wall Street", broader conversations about reparations are encouraging


Nature funding must triple by 2030 to protect land, wildlife and climate

Investment of about $8 trillion is needed by 2050 to help meet climate goals and stem the loss of plant and animal species, says a new U.N. report


What is 'femtech' and why are investors taking note?

From home fertility tests to innovative period products, startups focused on women's health are springing up around the world and catching investors' attention


Why are climate campaigners turning to the courts?

The number of legal cases seeking stronger climate action has nearly doubled over the last three years


More Britons than ever before identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual

An estimated 2.7% of British people aged over 16 defined themselves as LGB in 2019, up from 2.2% a year earlier


Italian court condemned for 'sexist stereotypes' in gang rape case

European Court of Human Rights criticises Italian court for comments about woman's underwear and relationships


Microsoft, Mastercard sign on to VP Harris's Central America strategy

Kamala Harris, who met with companies like Microsoft, said economic opportunities in Central America can be boosted via partnerships with the private sector


S.Korea aims to burnish climate reputation with global summit

South Korean President Moon Jae-in will conclude pacts to protect wildlife, call for cooperation in marine pollution, and discuss aspects of his country's "Green New Deal"


Tech trade groups sue Florida over social media law

The new law would make it easier for the state to sue tech companies for moderating content from some users unfairly or inconsistently


Opinion

OPINION: Using COVID-19 to make our cities fairer, greener and healthier

What can we learn from cities’ response to the pandemic?


OPINION: Progress on clean cooking is too slow - that must change

Giving everyone access to clean cooking is one of the most significant levers for meeting global climate and development goals


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