Study cites longer dry spells as fueling U.S. wildfires
The findings by the U.S. Forest Service and University of Montana could help scientists better predict the severity of fire seasons
British charities spending more to tackle sexual misconduct - survey
A survey of 90 aid agencies finds almost three in four have increased investments in the area.
UK companies' struggle to ensure fair wages sparks slavery concerns
A fifth of companies have discovered wage violations in their operations over the last two years
Discovery of London cannabis farms raises child slavery fears
Experts say children are being trafficked from Vietnam and other countries to work on cannabis farms
First Russian minor fined under 'gay propaganda' law appeals
Maxim Neverov, 16, was fined 50,000 rubles ($760) after a commission on juvenile affairs found him guilty of "promoting non-traditional sexual relationship among minors"
Tackling drug resistance on Asian farms with apps and a dictionary
Lethal bacteria are showing more and more resistance to antimicrobials - and livestock is a large part of the problem
Cuban farmers shrug off promise of private ownership
Farmers in Cuba do not expect to reap big gains from owning their own land
Heatwaves, rains may become more severe as weather stalls-study
Global warming makes weather patterns linger longer in the same place
Australia weakens commitment to climate accord after government fractures
Australia is one of the largest carbon emitters per capita because of its reliance on coal-fired power plants
Honouring the fallen humanitarian heroes
Let us take a moment to remember and appreciate the risks that all aid workers take when working in areas of instability or conflict