Big fat gay Indian wedding? Same-sex couple fight for right to marry

Saattvic and Gaurav Bhatti are among at least six LGBT+ couples asking India’s high court to allow same-sex marriage

'Like the Stasi': Cyber volunteers in India silence critical voices

Programme to flag unlawful online content may pit citizens against each other and turn nation into surveillance state


Black Friday fuels debt fears as Britons go on buy-now-pay-later spree

As Britons get set for a bumper Christmas, lawmakers warn of debt risks amid boom in 'buy now, pay later' lending


EXPLAINER: What is 'net zero' and why does it matter?

A growing number of countries, cities and companies are aiming for 'net zero' emissions to meet climate goals - but that will require huge changes in how we live, work and play


Despite drought, New Mexico project to seed clouds scrapped

The plan to pump silver iodide vapor into the atmosphere and increase ice crystals and snow was pulled after accusations it could poison people and the environment


Botswana appeals court upholds ruling that decriminalised gay sex

Before a 2019 High Court ruling, engaging in gay sex in Botswana was punishable by up to seven years in prison


Catholic nuns lift veil on abuse in convents

As the Roman Catholic Church pays more attention to the closed world of convents, where women spend much of their time, more episodes of psychological, emotional and physical abuse are coming to light


Russia says Twitter mobile slowdown to remain until all banned content is removed

Russian authorities have taken steps to regulate tech giants more closely by imposing small fines for content violations, while also seeking to force foreign companies to have official representation in Russia


Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim dead at 91

Sondheim, whose eight lifetime Tony Awards surpassed the total of any other composer, started early, learning the art of musical theater when he was just a teenager from "The Sound of Music"


Opinion

OPINION: Leaders pledged climate action at COP26. This week’s WTO meeting will show if they were serious

Ministers at the World Trade Organization meeting have a chance to make trade fit for a sustainable future


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