Climate change set to worsen resource degradation, conflict, report says
Afghanistan gets the worst score on the report, as ongoing conflict has damaged its ability to cope with risks to water and food supplies, climate change, and alternating floods and droughts
U.S. judge blocks enforcement of near-total abortion ban in Texas
The case is part of a fierce legal battle over abortion access in the United States, with numerous states pursuing restrictions
Can carbon's price finally match its value at COP26?
A global pricing mechanism for CO2 emissions could make polluters acknowledge and pay the full environmental cost of the oil and gas that drives the wheels of industry
Brazil environment minister aims to boost image at UN climate conference
Far-right Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been blasted internationally for not doing enough to stop deforestation
UN weather agency warns of water crisis without urgent reforms
Report calls for more financing and urgent action to improve cooperative water management, with better warning systems needed for floods in Asia and drought in Africa
Fossil fuel demand shakes off pandemic in blow to climate fight
Global coal and gas demand are set to increase this year, dealing a setback to hopes the pandemic would spur a faster transition to clean energy
IMF urged to create new trust to bolster work on climate resilience
A group of experts urge IMF to create a new trust, saying the global lender's actions are vital to helping countries better address the rising toll of climate change
WHO's Tedros under donor pressure to act quickly on Congo sex scandal - diplomats
More than 80 aid workers, a quarter of whom were employed by the WHO, were involved in sexual abuse and exploitation during an Ebola epidemic in Congo
British policeman jailed for life for murder and rape of Sarah Everard
The murder prompted outpourings of anger from women who have recounted their own experiences and fears of being out alone at night
Thunberg and other youth activists meet Draghi to push on climate talks
Young climate activist Greta Thunberg is due to present Draghi and other climate leaders with the youth's slate of proposals for inclusion in the COP26 agenda