U.S. extends jobless benefits eligibility to workers worried about COVID-19 safety
The move followed a request by President Biden to clarify that workers have a right to decline work that would risk their health and still qualify for unemployment insurance
EU should review approval of plastics with toxic softener DEHP - top court adviser
Politicians and environmentalists opposed the decision from European Commission, saying exposure to DEHP, contained in recycled plastics, poses a danger to human health
Moscow homeless shelter sees visitors triple in pandemic
An average of 300 people now visit its shelter in Moscow every day to warm up, have a modest meal or take a shower, one of Russia's best-known charities says
Hewlett Packard Enterprise takes top prize at Stop Slavery Award
Stop Slavery Award recognises corporations and charities leading by example in global anti-slavery drive
Slum upgrading in Kenya: what are the conditions for success?
Mukuru, one of Nairobi’s largest slums, showcases how to invest in the urban poor
African Union backs call to waive intellectual property rights on COVID-19 drugs
African Union says relaxing some intellectual property rights on COVID-19 medicines and vaccines would help address huge inequalities in global public health
OPINION: Educating eaters as a way to save the planet
Food is at the centre of every major sustainability issue we face, yet is often overlooked. Educating the masses to eat well will help save our planet
Businesses join hands to find 'right recipe' for zero-carbon industries
A U.N.-backed initiative aims to enlist major companies in each economic sector to work out a credible pathway to net-zero emissions by mid-century - starting now
OPINION: LGBT+ History Month - which LGBT+ laws still need to be enacted?
From reform of the Gender Recognition Act to surrogacy, Britain still has room for progress on LGBT+ rights.
Health minister fuels Lebanese anger over vaccine line-jumping
The World Bank has threatened to halt financing of Lebanon's inoculation drive after some legislators received vaccines in parliament this week