Still recovering from last storm, Louisiana braces for Hurricane Delta
Residents in Louisiana's coastal areas and those living outside the levees are urged to evacuate after Delta battered Mexico
'Treated like slaves', migrant workers bear brunt of Lebanon crisis
The Beirut blast, years of economic problems and now COVID-19 have driven many migrant workers to despair
Russian police detain two Pussy Riot members after flag stunt on Putin's birthday - activist
Two Pussy Riot members were arrested after they hung up rainbow flags on government buildings on President Vladimir Putin's birthday
Rapes show double struggle of low-caste women in India
Dalit women face double discrimination - of gender and caste - when accessing India's criminal justice system
Accepting the baton, Britain's Prince William launches global environment prize
Earthshot Prize will make five £1-million awards each year over next decade for protecting nature, cleaner air, reviving oceans, reducing waste and tackling climate change
OPINION: Girls should have the freedom to choose their own futures
The battle to beat the stacked odds that predetermine a girl's risk of abuse and exploitation is a lifelong challenge
Mars achieves 'deforestation-free' palm oil - what about the rest?
Effort is needed to help all producers stick to green standards, rather than just cutting out those who don't, say forest experts
European Parliament cements position on climate change before haggling by member states
Parliament must now agree the final law with the EU's 27 member countries, only a few of whom have said they will support a 60% emissions-cutting target
OPINION: Why the UN must set up an independent body to tackle sexual abuse
Years of impunity won’t end until both victims and aid workers feel they can report abuse safely and that action will be taken
Governor concerned over potentially 'devastating' Hurricane Delta hit to southwest Louisiana
President has approved an emergency declaration for the state, ordering federal assistance to help local government deal with the hurricane