EU launches digital identity wallet driven by pandemic, digital push
The digital wallet will allow Europeans to identify themselves when accessing services like bank accounts, loan applications, tax declarations and university enrolment
Tiny San Marino takes a shot at the big time with vaccine tourism
The programme, which offers the Russian Sputnik V COVID-19 shot to tourists, is helping San Marino's tourism sector emerge from a COVID slump
Global funds feel the heat over Belarus 'blood' bonds
The social media hashtag #BelarusBloodBonds is being used to target big banks and funds who are funding Lukashenko regime
As Pride Month kicks off, New York lesbian bars emerge from pandemic woes
Lesbian bars Henrietta Hudson and Cubbyhole have re-opened in time for Pride, after a series of LGBT+ venues shut for good during the coronavirus pandemic
Amazon Ring's neighborhood watch app is making police requests public
Firm will share details of police requests for footage from video doorbell devices after criticism over privacy and racial profiling
LGBT+ conversion therapy: banned on Facebook, but thriving in Arabic
Arabic-language conversion content still thrives on Facebook, where practitioners post to millions of followers through verified accounts
Victory for Tesco workers in equal pay dispute
Female-dominated shop staff win equal pay lawsuit in a judgement that could affect thousands of other retailers
Eager to represent: Gay and trans Mexican candidates running in key vote
Nearly 2% of those running for office in midterm elections identify as LGBT+, with many pledging action to help marginalised groups
Summit secures additional $2.4 bln for COVID shots for poor countries
The extra funds will ensure poorer nations get enough doses to protect 30% of adults, vaccine-sharing group GAVI said
Kashmir charities go online to fight COVID-19 second wave
Before it was lifted, India's internet shutdown in Kashmir stopped charities from providing medical and legal help to people struggling through the pandemic