Bollywood sex worker biopic resonates in India's brothels
For many sex workers in Mumbai's Kamathipura red-light district and across India, movie hit and Netflix release 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' has struck a chord as they fight for their rights
South Africa flooding leaves survivors traumatised, homeless
Recent floods left thousands homeless as they battle the mental scars that make finding work an ongoing struggle
Gareth Thomas hails UK footballer Jake Daniels for coming out as gay
Ex-Wales captain Gareth Thomas hopes the first active UK professional footballer to come out in over 30 years will challenge stigma and pave way for others
Women in rural Bangladesh pay more for rising cost of climate disasters
Poor households headed by women spend a higher share of their budgets on protecting their families from worsening floods, storms and other impacts of global warming
Performing artists push for copyright protection from AI deepfakes
With the rise of AI, creators want laws to protect the use of their image or voice in algorithm-generated works
Bhutan looks to taxis to jump-start stalled electric vehicle push
After one false start and pandemic-related delays, the Himalayan kingdom's project to put more battery-powered cars on the road is picking up speed
Chile's LGBTQ+ street artists see work defaced with homophobic slurs
In downtown Santiago, vandals have scrawled anti-LGBTQ+ insults on a new mural commemorating murdered gay man Daniel Zamudio, highlighting persistent homophobia
DeSantis says Florida could take control of Disney's special district
DeSantis has been locked in a feud with the entertainment company since its leaders came out in opposition of a new state law that limits the teaching and discussion of LGBTQ issues in schools.
Blackpool forward Jake Daniels announces he is gay
The 17-year-old becomes the first openly gay active male British professional soccer player, and said he hoped to become a role model for others.
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 what it means?