What is the COP15 biodiversity summit, and why is it so important?
Governments are tasked with agreeing a new global pact to stem damage to nature this year, but progress has been slow
Will the EU's carbon import tax hurt poor nations?
An EU border levy on climate-polluting imports aims to spur greener heavy industry - but could have costs for Africa
India bets on satellite broadband to bridge rural digital divide
Billionaires Elon Musk and Mukesh Ambani are among those competing to provide satellite broadband, seen as most viable way to boost internet access in rural India
LGBTQ+ rights 'going backwards' around world, warns UK envoy
As gay and transgender rights gains stall in places such as Hungary and Singapore, Britain's first Special Envoy on LGBT Rights Nick Herbert voices concern about the global outlook
HIV drugs may lower COVID risk; COVID and flu co-infection raises risk of severe illness, death
New studies on COVID-19 find that certain drugs used to treat HIV may have a role in preventing SARS-CoV-2 infections
Florida governor signs bill limiting LGBTQ instruction in schools
The bill has stirred national controversy and come under criticism from companies such as Disney
Hungary rights groups urge invalid votes to defeat Orban's LGBTQ referendum
Rights groups are urging voters to spoil their ballots ahead of a government referendum on LGBTQ+ rights in Hungary
Soccer-Southgate questions benefit of Qatar World Cup boycott
As rights groups warn that Qatari laws discriminate against women and LGBTQ+ people, the England football manager considers the impact of boycotting the World Cup
Republican vetoes of transgender sports bans mark a rare split in culture wars
Indiana lawmakers are expected to override republican governor's veto of transgender sports ban
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