Biden administration seeks to protect Americans from extreme heat
Public health and environmental groups have called for enforceable standards for outdoor workers exposed to extreme heat, a problem worsened by climate change
Poor, Black, Hispanic bear brunt of Texas abortion law
Texas's near-total abortion ban will affect Poor, Black and Hispanic women the most as other states brace for similar restrictions
U.S. homeland security chief heads to border as removal of migrant camp accelerates
The Del Rio camp is the latest flashpoint for U.S. authorities seeking to stem the flow of migrants fleeing violence, poverty and natural disasters in their home countries
Prosecutor investigates anti-LGBT, Nazi march in downtown Madrid
The organisers of the march had told authorities it would be devoted to sustainable development rather than anti-LGBT rights
OPINION: Why it matters that descendants of Dutch slaves can change their names for free
In Utrecht, name changing will be free of charge for the descendants of enslaved communities and is seen as a small act of reparations. Not enough, but it is a start.
India to restart COVID vaccine exports to COVAX, neighbours
India, the world's biggest maker of vaccines, stopped exports of COVID shots in April to focus on inoculating its own population as infections exploded
'Alarm bell': U.N. chief, UK PM convene leaders on climate change
Roundtable aims to ensure success at COP26 climate summit as reports show major economies far off track on emissions reduction goals and climate finance commitments
San Marino abortion debate heats up ahead of historic referendum
A "Yes" vote in San Marino will allow abortion up to 12 weeks of pregnancy and thereafter only in the case of the mother's life being in danger or of grave malformation of the foetus
In Indian mining hub, farmers bring polluted land back to life
As global demand for India's iron ore grows, fuelling environmental damage in mining areas, some farmers are bringing contaminated agricultural land back to life
Indonesia clings to coal despite green vision for economy
Like other coal producers, Indonesia is wrestling with how to balance its environmental targets with the cost of pulling the plug on an industry that contributes billions in export earnings