As world falls behind on U.N. wildlife targets, bright spots offer hope
Report shows governments have largely failed to meet 2020 goals, although in some cases, conservation has slowed or even reversed the damage to animal and plant species
Beyonce reference cut from Bollywood song after racist lyrics storm
Film’s director apologises, saying the offending lyric 'was never intended racially'
Hong Kong social enterprises on the brink after protests, COVID-19
Many of the city's social enterprises, which help homeless and other vulnerable people, are struggling to stay afloat
Actor John Boyega quits Jo Malone role after cut from Chinese ad
Perfume brand Jo Malone has apologised for the 'mistake' in re-casting the commercial, which was based on Boyega's own life
New website by Senegalese AI expert spotlights Africans in STEM
The project, by the first Black female faculty member at Princeton's School of Engineering and Applied Science, showcases Africans working in science, tech and engineering
OPINION: Linking research and practice is key to tackling modern slavery
Survivors, academics, frontline workers, businesses and policy makers must form new networks to find innovative solutions to slavery
Activists decry 'genocide' of China's Uighur minority - letter
Rights groups urged the U.N. to launch an investigation into 'atrocities' against the minority group in the Xinjiang region
Lego intensifies search for sustainable bricks
Danish toymaker will invest $400 million over the next three years to step up efforts to produce its colourful bricks using sustainable materials instead of oil-based plastic
Millions of African children rely on TV education during pandemic
Television has replaced teachers and classmates after governments shut schools to curb spread of COVID-19
OPINION: Flying straight and level as an African lesbian
'As a Black, female pilot in Nigeria, I developed the strength to be myself and not pretend to be straight'