Ban tourists to protect sacred sites, say Australia's indigenous people
From mountains to beaches, Aboriginal groups across Australia are pushing back against public access to heritage sites, in an attempt to preserve areas of historical and spiritual importance
Heatwave caused nearly 400 more deaths in Netherlands - stats agency
Death toll in late July was comparable to the rate during two heatwaves in 2006, which were among the longest ever in the country
Politics v pilgrimage: some Muslims call for Saudi haj boycott
Supporters of a boycott cite Saudi Arabia's role in the war in Yemen, stance on human rights and unequal treatment of women among top concerns
EXPERT VIEWS-U.N. climate and land report flags need for 'new and healthy balance'
Development agencies and green groups say everyone - from government to business and individuals - must make an effort
Indigenous and women's rights can boost climate fight - U.N.
A report by the U.N. climate science panel recognises strong community land rights as key to tackling global warming
LGBT+ murders at 'alarming' levels in Latin America - study
At least 1,300 LGBT+ people were murdered in Latin America and the Caribbean in the last five years
INTERVIEW - Time for change, says Kenyan MP chided for taking baby to parliament
Zuleikha Hassan said many young women struggle with workplaces that do not accommodate breastfeeding or other childcare needs
ANALYSIS - Is South America closing its 'open door' on Venezuelans?
South America has so far won praise for keeping internal borders largely open to Venezuelan migrants and refugees. Yet there are signs the solidarity is waning
Australia welcomes transgender women to play elite cricket
Australian cricket's governing body will allow male-to-female players to compete if their testosterone has been below a certain level for at least a year
Central African Republic sees sharp decline in violence
The U.N. peacekeeping mission in the country said a peace deal between the government and armed groups in February appeared to have allowed for a relative respite