Men in UK and U.S. seen growing less comfortable with women leaders
In the United States, men's attitudes to female leaders grew more negative and just 49% said they would be "very comfortable" with a woman as head of government
Singapore vows 'strong' action on labour trafficking after first conviction
Singapore was ranked "Tier 2" in the latest U.S. Trafficking in Persons Report for not fully meeting minimum standards when it comes to eliminating human trafficking
Kenya maps first 'Climate Atlas' to battle future food losses
Climate change is taking a toll across east Africa and increasingly erratic weather is becoming commonplace in countries such as Kenya, Somalia, Uganda and Ethiopia
Ocean could provide over six times more food than it does today
Oceans could provide more than two thirds of the animal protein that U.N. food experts predict will be needed to feed the world in future
Investors back global online market-place for ethical, green farmers
The platform aims to help helps developing-nation farmers who are using green and ethical methods to earn more by linking them directly with food buyers around the world
The F-word is back as most young UK women identify as feminists
Among women aged 18 to 24, 67% associate themselves with the term feminist
With incoming Argentine president, abortion rights could expand
President-elect Alberto Fernandez has announced plans to propose a law decriminalising abortion once he takes office on Dec. 10, saying reproductive rights are a public health issue
Local water scarcity spilling over into global crisis, researchers warn
From Jordan to Uzbekistan, water shortages are proving hard to solve, researchers say
Fast-food chain Chick-fil-A changes donations after facing LGBT+ protests
LGBT+ campaigners have accused the company of funding some groups that oppose same-sex marriage
Trans children have 'strong sense of identity' from early age, study finds
All young children tend to favour the toys and clothing typically associated with their gender, researchers concluded