Afghan peace talks open with calls for ceasefire, women's rights
As the historic peace talks kick off, the question of how to safeguard the rights of women and minorities are big challenges
FACTBOX-Five of the largest wildfires ever to hit the U.S. West
As wildfires rip through the United States forcing thousands from their homes, here are a few of the largest to ever scorch the U.S. West
FACTBOX-On climate, it's Biden's green revolution versus Trump's war on red tape
While Donald Trump has focused on dismantling the climate agenda, Joe Biden plans to engage the world in reducing coal dependence
Scores of wildfires scorch U.S. West Coast, killing at least nine
Extreme, wind-driven wildfires have destroyed hundreds of homes and forced hundreds of thousands to flee, with Oregon bearing the brunt this week
Severe floods hit 760,000 people in West and Central Africa
Climate change, land degradation and poor urban planning have led to more frequent disasters as fast-growing cities struggle with heavier rainfall
As war rages, Yemeni girls find strength in kickboxing
Kickboxer Seham Amer set up the gym in Yemen's Sanaa to empower women and girls, persisting through years of war and months of lockdown
UBS advises private clients to pick 'sustainable' investments
Green financial products are set to see a boom in popularity and can perform at least as well as more traditional investments, said UBS
Wild weather this year shows growing impact of climate change, scientists say
Scientists are getting better at tracking the links between global warming and intensifying heatwaves, wildfires, storms and extreme rainfall
Greenhouse gases hit new record despite lockdowns, UN says
"Whether we are tackling a pandemic or the climate crisis, it is clear that we need science, solidarity and decisive solutions," says UN chief
Bank of England tells insurers to step up climate change preparations
Insurers face growing risks from global warming, such as heavier policy claims due to more physical damage from fires and storms