Carbon emissions from Australian blazes near Amazon fire levels

Climate-heating emissions from Australia's devastating bushfires are now nearly on a par with those caused by fires in the Amazon rainforest last year, scientists say

Indian slaves swap life of bondage for seat in boardroom at tea plantation

About 18 million people are estimated to be trapped in bonded labour in India


Will having a lead female defense attorney help Harvey Weinstein? The jury is out

Legal experts say Rotunno's gender may be an advantage when she cross-examines Weinstein's accusers


Child deaths in Cambodia spark call for construction freeze

'You only have to go for a walk to see child labour in the construction industry'


FACTBOX-From solar cars to fake pork: best new tech for good

From clever farming to solar-powered taps, there's a host of futuristic ideas highlighted at this year's global tech show in Las Vegas


Walking in two worlds: Canada's 'two-spirit' doctor guiding trans teenagers

Dr. James Makokis treats young transgender people and teaches them about being two-spirit – an umbrella term used by many indigenous LGBT+ people that harks back to pre-colonial third gender roles


Most Puerto Ricans without power, many sleep outdoors after quakes

Tremors have continued to shake the island with thousands sleeping outdoors or in their cars, fearful their homes could collapse


Brazilian judge orders Netflix to stop showing gay Jesus movie

The show created by a YouTube comedy group portrays Jesus bringing home a presumed boyfriend to meet his family


Making fun of men or emboldening sex pests? Egyptian song spurs debate

A video for the controversial song has been viewed more than 7.5 million times on YouTube since its release on Jan. 1


Encrypted app aims to boost sex crime reporting in India

The app uses blockchain to create an encrypted space where victims can store notes, photos, screenshots, documents, video and audio


Extreme weather leaves Congo capital residents underwater

Increasingly torrential rain linked to climate change is costing lives in central Africa


Opinion

OPINION: Miami needs allies in its fight to survive climate change

The city Miami is facing imminent threats which will soon endanger many more millions of people unless we act now, its mayor says



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