Cafe brews hope for Nepal's trafficking survivors
As well as helping survivors rebuild their lives, the Maiti Cafe aims to end the stigma they often face in Nepal's conservative society
Indigenous tribes fear hard year ahead after Amazon fires
With Brazil nut trees and medicinal herbs lost to Amazon fires, indigenous communities say they face serious setbacks
UN warns of Burundi atrocities as 'divine' ruler eyes 2020 election
Investigators highlight killings, disappearances, torture and gang rapes of people allegedly opposed to President Pierre Nkurunziza
'Hidden' McDonald's and Nestle suppliers ignore climate risks
Lack of action by meat, fish and dairy firms to curb emissions and prevent deforestation could undermine commitments by high-street brands, index warns
OPINION: During Earth’s hottest month, cities rise to the occasion
When we respond to scientific evidence and work together, there’s nothing our cities cannot achieve to ensure a healthy, safe and secure future
Mind the gap: women more likely to quit job over long commute
The data shows more women give up longer commutes to higher-paying jobs from their mid 20s onwards, suggesting many sacrifice career for family
FACTBOX: Six months after cyclones, Pope spotlights Mozambique's needs
Protection of the environment is expected to be a key theme of the pope's six-day visit to Mozambique, Madagascar and Mauritius
British activist to appeal 'sinister' police facial recognition
The campaigner had argued that police breached his human rights by scanning his face without consent in what judges said was the first of its kind worldwide
INTERVIEW-She beat the BBC, now reporter tackles FTSE pay gap
The award-wining journalist, who left the BBC over pay discrimination, says she hopes her book with give both men and women the tools to challenge the gender pay gap
Bangladesh signs up to U.N. treaty to combat human trafficking
Bangladesh has faced sharp criticism over its record on human trafficking, with experts saying the conviction rate remained low