Bulgarian presidential candidate charged after storming LGBT office
A group of about 10 people led by far-right nationalist candidate stormed the Bulgarian 'Rainbow Hub' LGBT+ community centre during trans community event
19 countries plan COP26 deal to end financing of fossil fuels abroad - sources
Governments and financial institutions are facing increased pressure to stop funding coal, oil and gas projects responsible for producing the greenhouse gas emissions that drive climate change, home and abroad
EXPLAINER - As Madagascar faces climate-induced famine, UN flags need to prepare
With the African island nation suffering a food crisis driven by drought on a warming planet, WFP says it's an alarm bell on the need to step up protection for vulnerable people
Fears for farming and trade stopped India signing COP26 forest, methane pledges
Agriculture accounts for over 15% of India's $2.7 trillion economy and employs almost half of the country's more than 1.3 billion people
UNICEF to directly fund Afghan teachers, bypassing Taliban authorities
Many foreign governments have placed a ban on funding outside of humanitarian aid to Afghanistan
Greta Thunberg's rise from teen activist to global climate leader
As the Swedish teenager accuses leaders at COP26 talks of failing to take real action, here's how she built the global "Fridays for Future" movement
Global standards body takes aim at company 'greenwashing' claims
The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) is seeking to tackle greenwashing by creating new standards that aim to bear down on companies giving flattering picture of their climate policies and business practices
China tennis star Peng says ex-vice premier forced her into sex
Sexual harassment and assault were for years rarely broached in public in China until a #MeToo movement began in 2018, of which has spread to non-government organisations, media and other industries
As politicians exit COP26, $130tn worth of financiers take the stage
"The money is here", but if individual countries fail in Glasgow to collectively expand their emission reduction goals, mobilising funds into net zero-aligned projects could prove unsuccessful
China targets 1.8% cut in average coal use at power plants by 2025
Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from the power generation and heating sectors account for more than 40% of total CO2 emissions in China