Countries threaten jail for April Fools' Day jokes about coronavirus
Governments fear April 1 pranks about COVID-19 could fuel rumours and put lives at risk
Uganda charges 20 LGBT+ people with risking spread of coronavirus
The inhabitants of an Ugandan LGBT+ shelter were charged with disobeying COVID-19 social distancing rules
Spain starts subsidy for domestic workers hit by coronavirus
The measure marks the first time domestic workers - who are mostly women - will have access to unemployment benefits
Malaysia apologises for telling women not to nag during virus lockdowns
Malaysia's women's affairs ministry campaign included advice to speak with a cartoon cat voice and wear makeup while working from home
Trump administration completes rollback of Obama era fuel efficiency rules
The Trump administration estimates that 2 billion barrels of oil will be consumed under the new rules
OPINION: Power in a pandemic - why energy access matters during coronavirus
Reliable, affordable electricity is needed to keep people connected at home and to run life-saving equipment in hospitals
Coronavirus surveillance poses long-term privacy threat, U.N. expert warns
As countries turn to technology to fight COVID-19, the United Nations privacy rapporteur urges vigilance against abuses
Bottling it? Plastic pollution from Coca-Cola, PepsiCo fuels emissions
60% of waste packaging from big brands is burned in developing nations, producing climate-heating emissions, report finds
Are people living with HIV more at risk from coronavirus?
HIV-positive people on anti-retroviral drugs with normal CD4 levels are not at a higher risk from COVID-19
Bangladesh's slavery survivors struggle as coronavirus halts businesses
Officials worry that as survivors become desperate they can be at risk of being trafficked again