Senegal architects ditch concrete for earth in revival of old techniques
Senegal's traditional dwellings were made of earth, which naturally regulates heat and humidity, and requires little energy to produce
'Political backlash' blamed for halting LGBT+ rights gains in Europe
Legislative progress on LGBT+ rights have come to a near-standstill as polarisation mounted from Poland to Turkey, report says
Samoa set to appoint first female prime minister
Dressed in red, Fiame Naomi Mataafa's supporters celebrated by singing outside the court in the capital Apia on Monday
Pedal power: In lockdown, Tunisia's cyclists fight for space
As the pandemic pushes Tunisians to get on their bikes, activists call on officials to make cycling more accessible and safer
Israel launches dozens of Gaza strikes as fighting enters second week
World concern has deepened after an Israeli air strike in Gaza destroyed several homes and killed 42 people, including 10 children, according to Palestinian health officials
At Miss Universe pageant, Myanmar's contestant pleads "our people are dying"
Thuzar Wint Lwin is among dozens of celebrities, social media influencers and athletes who have voiced opposition to the coup
G7 urged to donate 'emergency' supplies to vaccine-sharing scheme
UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore said G7 countries could donate about 153 million doses if they shared only 20% of their available supply over June, July and August
European climate group says EU needs far tougher van CO2 targets
The group said the EU should set a 100% CO2 reduction target by 2035, effectively banning combustion engine vans
UK PM Johnson: Britain's Jews should not have to endure 'shameful racism'
Johnson was responding in part to incidents of anti-Semitism in Britain over the weekend, as Israeli-Palestinian violence reaches its worst level in years
Germany's Greens plan to cut jet fuel subsidies -Bild am Sonntag
Candidate Baerbock added that she would introduce an "emergency climate protection programme" if elected to the chancellery