Thousands march for LGBTQ+ rights in Ukraine despite some opposition
The Ukrainian government has increased support for LGBTQ+ rights since Western-backed leaders came to power in 2014. Parliament passed legislation in 2015 to ban discrimination in the workplace, but it does not allow for same-sex marriage or adoption of children.
Gay war veteran speaks out for equal rights in Ukraine's military
Ukraine's Western-backed government has increased support for LGBT+ rights in recent years. Parliament outlawed workplace discrimination in 2015, though homophobic attitudes remain fairly widespread.
Pollution to products? Recycled carbon emissions are coming to consumer shelves
Around the world, technological innovations to capture, store, reuse or replace carbon pollution are on the rise
FACTBOX-Evacuations from Afghanistan by country
Tens of thousands have now been evacuated from Taliban controlled Afghanistan ahead of the impending August 31 deadline. Here are evacuation efforts by country
LGBT+ family demands right to normal life after fleeing Russia
Yuma, Alina and Mila Yuma fled Russia after receiving threats for appearing in a supermarket advert
Turkey spent only fraction of forest protection budget before wildfires erupted
Eight people have been killed in the fires which have swept through Turkey's southwestern coastal regions, forcing the evacuation of tens of thousands of people
'Constantly pursued': Ukraine's LGBT+ activists attacked online and in the street
Ukraine legalised gay sex in 1991, but members of the far-right regularly target groups and events linked to the community.
Wildfires blaze on in drought-hit Turkey as criticism grows
Wildfires are burning near the resort of Marmaris, fanned by temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius, strong winds and low humidity
John Kerry, on Moscow trip, sets out U.S. climate ideas to Russia
Kerry did not publicly say what the U.S. proposals were
EU bets on energy savings, greener buildings to meet climate target -draft
A draft document seen by Reuters shows that the EU will require countries to renovate buildings faster to meet its climate targets