OPINION: The battle against online misinformation in Asia
To counter online misinformation, many Asian governments have turned to legislation, but what’s needed is a whole-of-society response that is likely to be more effective
OPINION: Obedience is not an option - Why Hungarian teachers are fighting the anti-LGBT+ law
We cannot remain true to ourselves as teachers in Hungary, if we do not undertake civil disobedience to openly support our LGBT+ pupils.
Top fashion brands found failing on gender equality in new index
World’s first index ranking the largest 35 fashion retailers causes concern amongst campaigners as companies average a score of 29 out of 100
ANALYSIS-When do electric vehicles become cleaner than gasoline cars?
Estimates vary widely as to how big the carbon gap is when a car is first sold and where the "break-even" point comes for EVs
Pacific island of Nauru sets two-year deadline for deep-sea mining rules
Deep-sea mining would extract cobalt, copper, nickel, and manganese - key battery materials - from small rocks on the sea floor at depths of 4-6 km
Spain approves first draft of gender self-identification bill
The bill removes the requirement for two years of hormone therapy and a psychological assessment to switch genders on official records
Traffickers seen targeting EU citizens in UK as post-Brexit deadline looms
A June 30 deadline for EU citizens in Britain to apply for residency will increase risks for slavery victims, activists say
U.N. opens registration for climate conference with UK vaccine offer
British government says it will provide vaccines to registered COP26 delegates who have not yet received one or who cannot get one in time to attend the climate summit
California adds 5 states to list of places where state-funded travel is banned over LGBT+ laws
Arkansas, Florida, Montana, North Dakota and West Virginia are new additions to a list of 17 states that California says discriminate against LGBT+ people
Google takes down maps targeting hundreds of Thais accused of opposing king
Human rights groups and critics of the establishment said the maps included the private data and addresses of hundreds of people and could put them at risk of violence