Polish ruling restricting abortion to take effect on Wednesday
Under the ruling, abortions are now only permitted in cases of rape and incest, and when the mother's life or health is endangered
Google to stop using Apple tool to track iPhone users, avoiding new pop-up warning
Google's iPhone apps such as Maps and YouTube will stop using a tool from Apple Inc that allows them to personalize ads
Lawmakers push for European due diligence law on environmental, human rights
The European Commission was urged to propose mandatory due diligence requirements on environmental and human rights risks for all companies and sectors established in the bloc
Indian farmers call off march to parliament on Budget Day following deadly violence
Tens of thousands of farmers have been camped on the outskirts of New Delhi for months protesting agriculture reforms, which they say benefit private buyers at the expense of growers
‘Why not me?’ After years denied by the trans military ban, the door finally opens
For years, an arbitrary ban stood in the way of my military career – just because I’m trans. Now I can serve
Biden to target drilling, fossil fuel subsidies in new climate orders
The second batch of orders from Joe Biden's new administration will set the direction for his climate change and environmental agenda
Donors back tech over aid to feed hungry world
Humanitarian agencies want to deliver cutting-edge technology to poor farmers to help them adapt to the effects of rising temperatures
China growing use of emotion recognition tech raises rights concerns
A report by human rights group Article 19 found dozens of Chinese firms marketing technology to measure human emotions
Bangladesh to move thousands more Rohingya Muslims to remote island despite criticism
Between 2,000-3,000 Rohingya Muslim refugees will be moved to the remote island of Bhasan Char this week, a navy officer said
Bangladesh garment sector struggles as pandemic empties order books
Factories have been hit hard with buyers slashing orders and demanding steep price cuts