Can 3D-printed schools tackle Africa's classroom shortage?

Faster, cheaper and greener than regular construction, 3D printing could help African countries close their education gaps - once companies figure out how to make the printers more moveable

Lack of climate risk analysis in US federal retirement fund sparks concern

The largest U.S. public retirement fund isn't directly taking global warming threats into account, despite President Biden's promise of a "whole of government" approach to climate change

G20 finance ministers under pressure to deliver climate funding for poor

G20 meeting in Italy is seen as an opportunity for rich nations to step up climate finance for vulnerable countries struggling with economic woes from weather disasters and COVID-19

Eyeing presidency, gay Brazilian governor braces for anti-LGBT+ jibes

Eduardo Leite would become Brazil's first openly gay presidential candidate if he wins a party primary later this year

FACTBOX-Grief and neglect: 10 factory disasters in South Asia

The blaze at a building in India's capital housing workers making school bags and toys was blamed by campaigners on a lack of workplace safety

Georgians protest over death of journalist beaten in attack on LGBT+ supporters

Cameraman Alexander Lashkarava, who was beaten in an attack on the LGBT+ rights group's office, was found dead at his home

Filmmakers, activists call for climate efforts in Cannes

Actors and creatives at Cannes hope their films will inspire action to tackle global warming

Virus variants threaten global recovery, G20 warns

Leaders aim to avoid new pandemic restrictions, but warn that new variants and uneven vaccine access pose risk to economies

Charlottesville removes Confederate statue at center of deadly 2017 protest

The city's original decision to remove the statue in 2017 brought huge far-right protests that turned deadly when a car ran down counter-protester Heather Heyer

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OPINION: COVID-19 imperils rural areas but, with help, farmers can recover

Governments must refocus their energies on rural communities. Deploying broadband technologies is a cost-effective way to reduce the digital divide and inequality