'Racist' facial recognition sparks ethical concerns in Russia

An AI tool that categorises people according to their perceived race can be used by police to search for suspects, but even some firms developing the tech warn of its potential for discrimination

EU biofuels goals seen behind deforested area as big as the Netherlands

Expanding soy cultivation is a major cause of rapidly rising deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon and other critical ecosystems, accelerating climate threats

Malaysia to review recruitment fees, agreements after U.S trafficking report

Ministry says it will review fees imposed by private recruitment agents to crack down on worker exploitation and debt bondage

Is the U.S. Supreme Court changing gear on LGBT+ rights?

The top judicial body has led LGBT+ rights gains in recent years, and campaigners are watching closely for signs of change since conservatives bolstered their majority

EU biofuels goals seen behind deforested area as big as the Netherlands

Expanding soy cultivation is a major cause of rapidly rising deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon and other critical ecosystems, accelerating climate threats

Europe to hold first Jewish LGBT+ Pride with prayers and debate

First Europe-wide Jewish Pride set to be held on amid backdrop of rising anti-Semitism and homophobia

'Call of duty': Indonesian bikers brave COVID-19 surge to escort ambulances

Volunteers help clear a path through traffic for emergency vehicles carrying the sick to hospital

Britain right to put trans prisoners in women's jails, court rules

High Court judgment comes amid debate in Britain and elsewhere over whether trans rights conflict with those of women

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OPINION: It’s time to rethink climate-resilient development in the Arab region

With too little money and too many threats, focusing on innovative local climate solutions that aid other Sustainable Development Goals could help