Leaders 'criminally negligent' if they ignore climate science, says Al Gore
But greater evidence of climate-driven disasters is leading to wider demand for action in the United States, the former vice president says
Dictionary chooses gender-neutral 'they' as word of 2019
Merriam-Webster said searches for that use of the word, which was added to its dictionary in September, had increased by more than 300% this year as more
Rape map and murdered women - welcome to South Africa's Republic of Sexual Abuse
The fictional country is the centrepiece of an exhibition to raise awareness of South Africa’s high levels of violence against women
African cities bet on new technology to fix growing water shortages
One in three people in Africa lacks access to a clean, reliable water source, and the figure is rising, according to the World Health Organization
Bangladesh film about girl surfer faces calls to be banned
The much anticipated film has caused a furor in Bangladesh where it is unusual for women to swim in public
Cambodia to teach LGBT+ issues in schools to tackle discrimination
From grade seven modules covering sexual orientation and gender identity will be part of sex education in schools
Homeless Santa? Banksy reindeer mural goes viral amid rough sleeping crisis
A Christmas-themed mural by anonymous street artist Banksy has highlighted homelessness in Britain
British LGBT+ navy veteran wins landmark fight to get medals back and apology
The move is one of several by British governments taking measures to atone for past discrimination against LGBT+ people
Climate change tops list of global worries for young people, says Amnesty
In a poll of young people on six continents, four in 10 say it's one of the most important issues facing the world
Closing down: aging residents, falling fish stocks spell end for Canadian town
A tiny town in Canada is closing down, with residents in the tight-knit community packing their belongings and making the final preparations to shutter their homes