U.S. youths leaving care given cash, and time, as COVID spurs action
The pandemic has kickstarted policy moves including universal basic income (UBI) payouts in California to help youngsters leaving foster care gain financial independence and avoid homelessness
Crypto crowd dominate Davos main street despite price crash
After cryptocurrencies shed $800 billion in market value earlier this month, crypto executives showcase their products at the World Economic Forum in Davos
Out of neutral, F1 drivers shift debate as well as gears
Formula One's modern drivers have moved away from the stereotype speed merchant and are finding strength in discussing subjects sport has often found uncomfortable
Indonesia summons Britain's envoy after furore over rainbow flag
As activists report that the country is becoming less tolerant of its LGBT community, Indonesia summons Britain's ambassador over displaying the rainbow flag at its embassy
In Ecuador's Amazon, youth take up the fight against oil pollution
Young activists in the oil town of Lago Agrio are demanding government action to remove gas flares in the rainforest following a landmark court ruling
Millions at risk as India's severe heatwave exposes cooling gaps
As India and Pakistan struggled to cope with soaring temperatures this month, experts warn lack of access to cooling tech like AC, fridges and fans will cost lives and livelihoods
COVID-hit China urged to move U.N. summit to save global nature deal
About 195 countries were set to finalise an accord to safeguard plants, animals and ecosystems at the U.N. talks, known as COP15, which had been due to start late last month in the Chinese city of Kunming
OPINION Harvey Milk fought for LGBTQ+ rights: We need to keep his legacy alive
Harvey Milk battled for LGBTQ+ liberation and his words are now more relevant than ever decades after his death.
Egypt's street trees fall foul of urban development drive
Protests by Cairo residents and environmentalists over tree-felling come as Egypt’s government prepares to host the COP27 climate summit in November
Factbox: New U.S. state laws directed at transgender youth
As transgender rights emerges as a major front in America's culture wars, here's a round up of bills directed at transgender youth passed or enacted this year: