Clear the tracks: Russia's first female train driver takes the wheel after decades-long ban lifted
Elena Lysenko-Saltykova became the first woman to drive a commuter train in Russia after the government reformed a list of jobs deemed harmful to women’s health
Privacy complaint targets European Parliament's virus test site
An EU privacy watchdog is investigating the European Parliament's COVID-19 testing website for a potential illegal data transfer
OPINION: Vaccines offer hope but global solidarity is the only way out of this pandemic
I’ve worked for three decades with intergovernmental organisations and am deeply concerned about the lack of solidarity on vaccines. We must cooperate to get through this pandemic
Privacy fears as Indian city readies facial recognition to spot harassed women
Facial recognition system to scan women's expressions could lead to over-policing and privacy violations
Expected Australian honour for tennis great Court stirs controversy
Australia's decision to award tennis great Margaret Court the country's highest honour next week has stoked controversy because of her history of anti-gay views
Step up adaptation to climate change now or risk 'enormous toll', scientists warn
Governments and businesses must invest far more to protect people and nature from worsening impacts of global warming, say over 3,000 scientists from around the world
Elon Musk to offer $100 mln prize for 'best' carbon capture tech
The International Energy Agency has said a sharp rise in the deployment of carbon capture technology is needed for countries to meet net-zero emissions targets
Big U.S. oil drillers have federal permits to mute effect of any Biden ban
Biden has pledged to ban any new drilling on federal lands, but major players have stockpiled years' worth of permits
U.S. FDA approves GSK unit's long-acting HIV injection
GlaxoSmithKline’s monthly injection to suppress the virus that causes AIDS is aimed as an alternative to daily pills