Supreme Court jumps into U.S. culture wars with abortion, gun cases
Decisions to take up highly political cases puts rights of millions of Americans on the line
Strippers are back on the job but COVID rules are hurting their pay
Strip clubs are starting to re-open, but workers see more woes ahead as distancing rules put private dances off-limits
In Durban, climate goals are bold - but its poor feel left behind
South Africa’s seaside city, hard hit by unemployment and rising climate risks, is aiming for net-zero emissions. Can it achieve that in a way that aids the most vulnerable?
Aboriginal group seeks to strengthen ties with Rio a year after cave destruction
Aboriginal group want a seat at the table during mine planning to ensure Rio does not repeat destruction of sacred site
Fossil fuel giants and banks under fire for rise in single-use plastics
With a projected surge in production of throwaway plastic, a new index spotlights the companies making the raw ingredient from oil and gas and the banks funding them
Havana dons giant rainbow flags in key year for Cuban LGBT+ rights
Official celebrations of LGTBT+ rights underscore steps forward as country weighs new laws that could allow same-sex marriage
Concern over 'chemsex' grows as COVID-19 shuts Thailand's LGBT+ bars
People who attend chemsex parties face health risks including overdoses, addiction and HIV infection, campaigners say
Concern over nature loss surging in developing nations, online trends show
Research shows harm to nature - whether extinction, deforestation or over-fishing - and efforts to stop it are grabbing more attention on digital media, particularly in Asia
Melting of Greenland ice may accelerate as glaciers get shorter - study
Greenland's ice sheet is estimated to contain enough water to raise the average sea level by more than 7 metres
African rainforests slow climate change despite record heat, drought
Rainforests in six African countries found to be more resistant to extra heat and drought than tropical forests in the Amazon and Southeast Asia