OPINION: Botswana's decriminalisation of same-sex relations safeguards my dignity
Botswana's High Court ruling eliminated the risk of persecution on the basis of who I am and who I love in one morning
WHO likely to declare Ebola an international emergency -experts
Congo's epidemic is the second worst worldwide since West Africa's Ebola outbreak in 2014-16, with 2,084 cases and 1,405 deaths since being declared in August
OPINION: Blood donation policies unfairly stigmatise men who have sex with men
The evidence is that there is no significantly increased risk of gay blood donors passing on HIV
Solar company says UK needs new policies to meet 2050 carbon target
Solar industry wants renewed government backing as new research suggests the sector may easily beat existing forecasts
Spotlight gives hope to Africa's hunted albinos
In some countries in sub-Saharan Africa, people with albinism are attacked for their body parts which are prized in witchcraft for use as lucky charms or in magic potions
Indian cities urged to develop heat action plans as temperatures soar
'Cities bear the brunt of a heatwave because they are so densely populated, and because the effects are more pronounced'
Belgium takes back six orphaned Islamic State children-SDF
Western countries have so far been unwilling to take back their citizens who went to Syria to join IS - seeing them as a security risk if they return home
Brazil Supreme Court rules homophobia a crime
President Jai Bolsonaro had strongly criticized the court, as it became clear that most justices would rule in favor of criminalizing homophobia
G20 to tackle ocean plastic waste as petrochemical producers expand in Asia
Activists say that although efforts to recycle and ban single-use items are needed, reducing plastic production is also crucial - but industry isn't so sure
EXPERT VIEWS - Grief and safety fears: UK reflects 2 years after Grenfell blaze
On the two-year anniversary of the Grenfell fire, many people expressed grief and frustration over the failure to improve safety in social housing