U.S. wildfire dangers seen spreading east as climate risks grow

As wildfires devastate swathes of the Western United States, parts of the Midwest and East Coast also face an increasing threat due to accelerating climate change risks, researchers say

Uganda sued over digital ID system that excludes millions

Three charities have filed suit against the government, saying women and the elderly are missing out on healthcare and welfare benefits due to flaws in the identity card rollout

In Indonesia, climate change takes a bite out of apple crops

In Indonesia's apple-growing heartlands, erratic rainfall and rising temperatures are eating away at farmers' profits

Climate-friendly cuppa? Carbon footprint labels aim to steer green buying

Companies are starting to label their products, from food and drink to cosmetics, to show how their products impact the climate – but will consumers understand?

EU eyes Big Tech to police child sex abuse online

With a steep rise of child sexual abuse online, the EU is calling on Big Tech to report and remove illegal content, but the methods which they use could lead to mass surveillance, privacy activists say

In Haiti, rising gang violence drives out small business owners

Mobs carrying out murder, extortion rackets and kidnappings are forcing many small traders to flee and driving up the cost of goods in an already shattered economy

Some Qatar hotels won't accept same-sex couples despite FIFA promises

Three hotels on FIFA's official list will refuse to accommodate same-sex couples, despite World Cup organisers saying the country is committed to inclusivity

Malta retains top spot for 'Rainbow Europe' rights, say activists

Activists say there are signs of optimism in the 2022 "Rainbow Europe" ranking for respect for human rights, but significant difficulties remain

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