Hit by heatwaves, cities test fresh ways to cool at-risk residents [[link removed]]

As heatwaves grip parts of Europe, the United States and South Asia, there is a growing push for policies to protect vulnerable groups and curb harm to health

U.S. states take center stage in battles for control over social media [[link removed]]

Fears over online abuse, addiction, and free speech lead dozens of states to draft regulations against social networks such as Facebook and TikTok

Thailand edges closer to legalising same-sex unions [[link removed]]

Despite having one of Asia's most open and visible lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities, Thailand has not yet fully legalised same-sex unions

Biden targets conversion therapy, transgender bans in Pride Month order [[link removed]]

During Pride month, Biden signs a new order aimed at curbing discrimination against transgender youth in response to hundreds of new bills targeting LGBTQ+ youth

Europe's monkeypox outbreak sparks fears of anti-LGBTQ+ backlash [[link removed]]

With most of Europe's monkeypox cases reported among gay and bisexual men, LGBTQ+ campaigners fear the outbreak could fuel homophobia

'Love Island' dumps fast fashion for second-hand eBay partnership [[link removed]]

Season eight of ITV's reality dating show 'Love Island' is backing away from fast fashion tie-ups in a bid to promote more sustainable shopping. Will it work?

Opinion OPINION: Putting nature on the balance sheet benefits businesses and biodiversity [[link removed]]

There is a growing awareness of the value of nature for businesses and the risk that biodiversity loss poses to economic growth and stability globally

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