China issues draft guidelines for internet recommendation algorithms
The move comes amid a crackdown by Beijing on its internet sector, seeing authorities target and punish companies on issues from monopolistic behaviour to consumer privacy
White House calls for 'urgent' action to prevent evictions after Supreme Court decision
The White House urges states, cities and landlords to do what they can to help after a Supreme Court decision to bring the federal eviction moratorium to an end
China’s coming data laws leave firms with more questions than answers
The new data security law goes into effect on September 1st and requires companies to categorise data they handle, with fines for up to 10 million yuan for mishandling
Tribes launch bid to protect Amazon forest at global conservation forum
A coalition of indigenous groups is calling on International Union for Conservation of Nature members to back a motion to protect 80% of the Amazon by 2025, to stem forest loss
JoJo Siwa joins 'Dancing With the Stars' in first same-sex pairing
Siwa, 18, who earlier this year said she was pansexual, will be paired with a female professional dancer when the show launches its 30th season in September
Brazil's top court pushes indigenous land ruling to next week
A defeat in court for the indigenous peoples could set a precedent for the dramatic rollback of native rights which far-right President Jair Bolsonaro advocates
Wheelchair-bound Chilean paralympian gets her own Barbie as doll-maker diversifies
Francisca Mardones is the latest to get her own Barbie doppelganger as toy firm Mattel looks to recognize more exemplary female figures
From mattresses to halal food, U.S. refugee groups race to aid arriving Afghans
Veterans are delivering mattresses, televisions, laptops and American flags to a growing number of families, as well as gift certificates to a local market with halal food
Colombians march to urge Congress to back social reform package
Demonstrators are pushing for a package of reforms that include a monthly basic income for 7.5 million poor families, free education, and financial aid for small businesses
EXPLAINER-Who are the Afghan refugees coming to the U.S. and what happens when they arrive?
Tens of thousands of Afghans have arrived in the United States. What happens when they arrive?