U.S. federal spending bill includes funding to combat climate change
The bill, which includes tax incentives for wind and solar, marks the first time in 13 years Congress has used energy policy to tackle global warming
U.S. House begins debate on $900 billion coronavirus package as funding deadline looms
The stimulus package comes as the pandemic is accelerating in the United States and is the first Congress-approved aid since April
U.S. COVID-19 vaccination drive heads to nursing homes
About 7.9 million doses of the two shots are being distributed in the United States this week, including on Christmas Day if necessary
Satellites used to expose risks of forced labour in global fishing
Groundbreaking model uses remote sensing data, machine learning, and human rights expertise to shed light on slavery at sea
Brazil investigates rescue of maid enslaved for nearly 40 years
Brazilian woman was enslaved at the age of eight and forced into marriage, officials say
Loneliness could worsen as COVID-19 disrupts Christmas, UK charities warn
Loneliness and mental health issues are likely to worsen now that millions of Brits can no longer meet during the festive season
British food banks raise alarm as coronavirus fears cut transport ties
Charities warn people risk going hungry as shutdown raises food shortage fears
Malaysian glove maker denies its workers are living in shipping containers
The Malaysian glove maker denied ministry official claims that hundreds of workers are living in slave-like conditions in squalid shipping containers behind the factory
FACTBOX-What's in the $900 billion U.S. COVID-19 aid package?
From checks in the mail to vaccine distribution aid, here's what is in the U.S. coronavirus aid package
Lithuania set to legalise gay civil partnerships next year, says LGBT+ lawmaker
Gay marriage could take another decade to become law in the Baltic country, according to Tomas Raskevicius