Wildfires: 'a new part of our reality' in warming Europe
Governments need to be better prepared for wildfires and flooding caused by extreme weather, says the Red Cross’ Europe director.
As oceans warm, Zanzibar's women sea farmers grow sponges to stay afloat
Zanzibari women are learning how to swim and farm natural sponges that can withstand climate shocks and protect their income
Beirut blast: a year on, vulnerable residents struggle to rebuild
A year on from the port explosion that killed more than 200 people and wrecked swathes of Lebanon’s capital, critics say the government has failed to lead reconstruction
'Constantly pursued': Ukraine's LGBT+ activists attacked online and in the street
Ukraine legalised gay sex in 1991, but members of the far-right regularly target groups and events linked to the community.
In Pakistan city, green scheme for polluting bus owners inches along
Peshawar hopes to lower its carbon emissions by paying bus owners to give up their exhaust-spewing vehicles - but sellers and climate experts say the scheme is too slow and too small
Cryptocurrency promise for UAE's unbanked migrants - but not yet
The UAE's nascent cryptocurrency industry could help make remittances faster and cheaper, but strict financial regulations mean most migrant workers are shut out
Egyptian women find help online to fight 'sextortion' threats
Cases involving threats to share private pictures have been increasing around the world in recent years, mainly affecting women and girls
INTERVIEW-Caribbean's St. Lucia seeks climate cash to tackle storms, stinky seaweed
Hurricanes are coming 'fast and furious', says island nation's new leader, calling for donor funding to protect against wild weather and ocean warming - and adopt clean energy
EXPLAINER - Can vaccines save Bangladesh's garment sector?
Bangladesh produces more clothes than any other country besides China. Can a push to vaccinate its garment workers keep global supply chains running?
Why is a transgender weightlifter's participation causing controversy?
Weightlifter Laurel Hubbard is set to become the first openly trans woman to compete in the Olympics. Her participation has fuelled global debate about trans women's inclusion in women's sports