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India unveils social media controls after Twitter face-off
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What should Lloyd’s of London do with artifacts linked to slavery?

As Lloyd's embarks on a process of historical repair, the British insurer must include communities directly affected by the legacies of slavery
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Climate change aggravates conflict and unrest all over the world. Could investing in climate adaptation reduce the risk of war and civil strife?
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Generation COVID: How young people are bouncing back
Health minister fuels Lebanese anger over vaccine line-jumping
Fake grannies to political favours: who is jumping vaccine queues?
Kamala Harris tells Black Americans: 'Let's not let COVID get us'
Rich countries urged to increase COVID-19 vaccines to poor nations
Indigenous lawmaker Arlando Teller campaigns for tribal nations

Climate

We focus on the human and development impacts of climate change. more
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Achieving net-zero emissions
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Businesses join to hunt 'right recipe' for zero-carbon industries
Canadian river wins legal rights in global push to protect nature
Pakistan faces an unexpected dilemma: too much electricity
Laos issues new decree on dams aimed at minimising harm
In Kenya, electric fences protect forests from human destruction

Women

We focus on stories that help to empower women and bring lasting change to gender inequality. more
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Female genital mutilation
Bangladesh inoculates older sex workers at biggest brothel
Tokyo 2020 chief: gender equality is important
Anger flares over Mexican candidate accused or rape
French actor Depardieu placed under sexual violence investigation
Chinese court orders man to pay ex-wife $7,700 for housework

LGBT+

We delve deeper into the issues faced by LGBT+ communities around the world. more
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Malaysian man wins landmark challenge against Muslim gay sex ban
A record 5.6% of Americans identify as LGBT+, Gallup poll finds
Anti-gay uproar after Ghana opens its first LGBT+ community centre
Mexico's Supreme Court to vote on gay marriage in Yucatan state
Beat poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti dies at age 101

Technology

We explore how data and technology are impacting people’s rights and societies. more
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Coronavirus and surveillance
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The school leader getting New Mexico's tribes online
India unveils social media controls after Twitter face-off
Myanmar's internet shutdown: What you need to know
Indian climate activist granted bail over farm protests
India court extends activist Ravi's detention over farm protest

Slavery

We shine a light on human trafficking, forced labour and modern-day slavery. more
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Taking on the Traffickers
Garment workers in Thailand compensated after wage expose
Loan sharks target Indian sex workers hit by pandemic
Workers' rights under threat as online work surges five-fold-U.N.
UK’s Modern Slavery Act will not prevent forced labour in China
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Cities

We examine how cities are reshaping the way people live. more
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Cities reboot: Urban life in the age of COVID-19
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DIY-style school helps educate Indian migrants facing eviction
On old milk truck, London entrepreneur chases 'zero waste future'
To fix South Africa's housing crisis, golf courses may be key
Coronavirus vaccine passports: What you need to know
Asia's moves to control internet, data raise surveillance fears

Land

We shine a light on how land and property rights can empower communities worldwide. more
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Land to lose: coronavirus compounds debt crisis in Cambodia
Canadian river wins legal rights in global push to protect nature
In Kenya, electric fences protect forests from human destruction
U.S. state seeks to end hunter-landowner disputes
Slum upgrading in Kenya: what are the conditions for success?
Fortescue apologises for clearing land on Aboriginal sacred site

Economies

We report on how to ensure people globally have economic security and a decent standard of living. more
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Syrian migrant sets sights on seat in German parliament
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Businesses join to hunt 'right recipe' for zero-carbon industries
The school leader getting New Mexico's tribes online
On old milk truck, London entrepreneur chases 'zero waste future'
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