Tobacco exporter faces slavery charges in landmark Brazil case
Workers were found living in poor conditions at the farm and exposed to high concentrations of nicotine, Labor inspectors say
Actor Idris Elba, Naomi Campbell call for Ghana to protect LGBT+ community
Idris Elba, Naomi Campbell and Edward Enninful pen open letter calling on Ghana's president to engage with LGBT+ community
China expected to favour green tech over coal in new five-year plan
As climate change threats grow, Asian powerhouse aims to become a global leader in "low-carbon tech for a carbon-constrained world", analysts say
Climate extremes seen harming unborn babies in Brazil's Amazon
A new study finds children are being born prematurely and low weight due to extreme weather
Israel offers incoming travelers alternative to quarantine hotel: tracking bracelet
Travellers who agree to wear a tracking bracelet can avoid a two-week hotel quarantine under the pilot system
U.N. says disappointing $1.7 bln pledged for Yemen, impossible to avert famine
Cutting aid is a death sentence, said UN head as funding plea to prevent Yemen famine reaches less than half its target
UK to criminalise 'horrific' strangling attacks under domestic abuse bill
Campaigners say new law on "non-fatal strangulation" will help save lives
Banks urged to steer clear of East Africa oil pipeline financing
Nearly a third of the pipeline will run through the basin of Lake Victoria, which more than 40 million people rely on for water
Indian artist captures migrants' lockdown ordeal in dozens of paintings
‘Deeply disturbed’ by their plight, Jatin Das seeks to spotlight the hardships of millions of migrant workers
Bill Gates urges need to reduce 'green premium' in energy transition
Higher costs for many eco-friendly products known as 'green premiums' are holding back adaptation, said Bill Gates