Whose body? Indian court says sex work is a woman’s choice
Sick of being seen as victims, adult sex workers hail ruling on consent
When will Dalit lives matter? A cry from the bottom of India's caste system
The death of a 19-year-old Dalit woman following a gang-rape highlights the cruelties of India's ancient caste system
British homeowners face bankruptcy to strip unsafe building panels
Up to 1.5 million flats across the country are unsellable because they cannot demonstrate the safety of their cladding
The Buddhist monk and make-up artist seeking LGBT+ equality in Japan
Kodo Nishimura hopes his book on coming out as gay could inspire others in Japan and raise awareness about LGBT+ rights
HSBC targets net zero emissions by 2050, earmarks $1 trln green financing
The bank has come under pressure from activists and shareholders who say it is contributing to climate change by financing fossil fuel projects
Cut from the same cloth, Nigerian waste fabric becomes art
Nigeria's economy runs on oil, which pumps in billions of dollars, but its fashion, art and film are ascending, feeding national pride
EXPLAINER-Indonesia's jobs law endangers environment, say activists, investors
The past few days has seen protests and national strikes against the law - here are some of the changes that could threaten forests
India's soybean farmers demand help as rains and pests wipe out crops
After erratic weather hits a popular variety, agricultural experts say it may be time for a focus on climate-resistant crops instead
Louisiana residents, still reeling from Laura, prepare for Delta
National Hurricane Center forecasters expect the hurricane to strengthen before making landfall sometime late Friday
Bolivia declares natural disaster due to wildfires, 600 families affected
In 2019, fires destroyed over 6 million hectares in the Bolivian Amazon - so far this year 1.1 million hectares have burned, the government says