Global measles cases three times higher than last year - WHO
Health experts warn of 'backsliding' on tackling epidemics as cases hit highest level in more than a decade
Homophobia seen rising in European countries without gay marriage
21 European countries do not allow same-sex marriage or civil partnerships
To end slavery, free 10,000 people a day for a decade, report says
More than 40 million people have been estimated to be captive in modern slavery, which includes forced labor and forced marriage
OPINION: Beyond the transition – key considerations for estate planning
Wills written before a British trans person has a Gender Recognition Certificate won't recognise their change of gender
Ukraine hosts biggest ever gay pride parade
The march was the biggest and most peaceful ever in the former Soviet country
Ukrainian gay couple hope Danish wedding will change mindsets at home
Same-sex unions are not legally recognised in Ukraine so the couple wed in a ceremony attended by their friends in Copenhagen
Eroding trust in vaccines leaves populations vulnerable, global study finds
Vaccines save up to 3 million lives a year, but pockets of scepticism remain, increasing the risk of disease outbreaks
Emissions need to be halved to avoid 3C warming - scientists
An assessment of 32 nations' climate plans shows only two - Morocco and the Gambia - are ambitious enough to meet a 1.5C warming limit
ANALYSIS-Ebola's spread shows how science needs societies to succeed
Those seeking ways to end the Congo Ebola outbreak's longevity and persistence say the issues it raises go to the heart of what public health means in the 21st century
U.S. Pentagon emits more greenhouse gases than Portugal, study finds
Using and moving troops and weapons accounted for about 70% of its energy consumption