After harassment complaints, BlackRock vows to strengthen training
Former employees have said on social media that they suffered harassment and racism at the firm
Voting rights advocates decry 'devastating' Georgia measure limiting ballot access
Proposed rules to limit absentee and in-person voting will disenfranchise Black people, say rights groups
EU seeks alliance with U.S. on climate change, tech rules
A transatlantic alliance could help persuade other large emitters including China and India to commit to 2050 net-zero goal
It is official: U.S. back in the Paris climate club
The United States has formally rejoined the 2015 Paris climate agreement after becoming the only country to exit under former President Trump
A Texas doctor's plea to prepare for climate change
Winter Storm Uri showed me what a public health emergency caused by climate change looks like. The worst is yet to come
Kazakhstan enlists chatbot to tackle COVID-19 vaccine myths
Aid agency launches online tool to ease Kazakhs' fears over getting the coronavirus vaccine
Lawsuits seen having 'chilling effect' on #MeToo movements in South Asia
In India and Pakistan, libel laws are being used to sue women who speak out about sexual misconduct
Moscow goes green: Russian capital eyes fully electric bus fleet by 2030
All petrol or diesel-powered public transport will be replaced with electric buses by 2030, with more green vehicles added each year transport officials say
Children seen at risk of recruitment in Central African Republic fighting
Violence erupted over a December election result, driving more than 210,000 people from their homes
Students in France wait for food handouts as COVID-19 destroys part-time jobs
Students around the world have been hit by a lack of the part-time jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic, which they rely on to pay tuition fees, rent and living expenses