Florida bans on conversion therapy for children voided by U.S. appeals court
Laws that banned conversion therapy to children struggling with their sexual orientation or gender identity were declared unconsitutional
Germany agrees women quotas for company boards
As soon as a German company has more than three board members, at least one must be a woman
Haiti's football boss banned for life by FIFA for sexual abuse
FIFA has banned Haiti's football federation president Yves Jean-Bart for life after finding him guilty of sexually harassing female players, including minors
UK companies seen missing sustainability targets due to COVID-19
Seven in 10 executives say their firms have put climate or sustainability initiatives on hold due to the pandemic, survey of business leaders shows
Sole female candidate for Burkina Faso presidency says education key to progress
Yeli Monique Kam is the only woman among the 12 candidates challenging Burkina Faso's President Roch Marc Kabore in elections on Sunday
Travel writer and trans pioneer Jan Morris dies aged 94
As a journalist, Morris broke the 1953 news of Edmund Hillary's conquest of Everest and wrote more than three dozen books
Insurers float fast flood protection, as Britain fails to confront risk
Climate change and housing demand is putting more properties at risk - but smart insurance and policy changes could help
U.S. appeals court voids south Florida bans on conversion therapy for children
In a 2-1 decision, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said the laws in Boca Raton and Palm Beach county were unconstitutional
Amazon bows to French pressure to push back 'Black Friday' sales
The finance minister called on supermarkets and online retailers to postpone Black Friday sales so to protect smaller shops struggling under lockdown
OPINION: How to green Africa from the grassroots
As COVID-19 prompts rethinks, investing in renewable energy, regenerative agriculture and skills could help Africa handle future crises