Coronavirus likely to lock India's women out of job market for years
Most employed women in India are in low-skilled work, such as farm and factory labour and domestic help, sectors that have been hit hard by the pandemic
NZ's Hubbard makes history as first trans woman Olympian, but exits early
New Zealand's Laurel Hubbard made history as the first openly transgender woman to compete at the Olympics in the 87kg final, but failed all three lifts in the snatch.
'I'm fighting for my community' says Miss South Africa's first transgender contestant
Lehlogonolo Machaba hopes she will inspire greater acceptance of the LGBT+ community
EXPLAINER - Can vaccines save Bangladesh's garment sector?
Bangladesh produces more clothes than any other country besides China. Can a push to vaccinate its garment workers keep global supply chains running?
Death toll from floods in China's Henan province rises to 302
Over three days in July, the city of Zhengzhou received almost as much rain as its annual average, causing damage and disruption in the transport and industrial hub
Carrot or stick? How countries are tackling COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy
Authorities and companies are offering a dizzying array of incentives to boost COVID vaccination rates and turn a page on the pandemic
Why is a transgender weightlifter's participation causing controversy?
Weightlifter Laurel Hubbard is set to become the first openly trans woman to compete in the Olympics. Her participation has fuelled global debate about trans women's inclusion in women's sports
Teenage girls in northern Nigeria 'open their minds' with robotics
The robotics programme aims to help northern Nigerian girls broaden their world view by developing science and engineering skills
IOC says looking into gesture used by U.S. athlete Saunders on podium
Raven Saunders raised her arms in an X above her head on the Olympic podium after winning a silver medal in shot put.
Sun-seekers enjoy European summer 'workcation' before office return
Combining holiday destinations with remote work is a growing trend, as travel bans ease and the starved tourism industry offers discounted stays and dedicated workspaces