Wimbledon's Russia ban faces battle of wills
Some Ukraine players have not been convinced by opposition to the Wimbledon ban.
Pregnancy trap for workers in controversial Japan scheme
Japan's health ministry says 637 technical interns quit because of pregnancy or childbirth between 2017 and 2020
Tesla inaugurates huge Texas plant with 'Cyber Rodeo'
The Austin plant will produce Model 3 and Y cars and eventually a Cybertruck pickup and a semi for hauling cargo trailers set to go into production next year
Cyprus push to ban gay conversion therapy amid exorcism claim
Homosexuality was decriminalised in 1998, but while same-sex civil unions are permitted, gay marriage is not.
Indian students re-live the horror they witnessed in Ukraine
Thousands of Indian students who were left stranded in war-torn Ukraine had to undertake a perilous journey on foot, go without food and water for days before they could safely reach their homes in India.
Taliban targets women's rights activists despite making grand promises
After the takeover of Afghanistan in August last year, the Taliban had promised they would respect the rights of women "within the limits of Islam," but things on the ground say otherwise.
Royal expert ridicules Prince Harry, Meghan Markle for NAACP Award
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex "heeded the call to social justice and have joined the struggle for equity both in the U.S. and around the world."
Tesla hit by another lawsuit over racism by ex-worker
Tesla did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the lawsuit.
Microsoft to buy gaming giant Activision Blizzard for $69 bn
This would be the largest buyout ever for the Redmond, Washington-based giant, well ahead of LinkedIn in 2016 for $26.2 billion.
Meghan Markle does not need 'army of staff' to bring up Archie, Lilibet
The Duchess of Sussex "trusts in her own decisions and makes her own way when it comes to motherhood."
31-year-old trans woman found tortured to death in Mexico canal: police
The trans woman's death was the fifth trans killing in the western Mexico state of Colima this year
Israel hosts Miss Universe finale despite boycott calls
Reigning Miss Universe Andrea Meza, of Mexico, said the pageant should steer clear of politics.
Rohingya refugees sue Facebook for $150bn over hate speech
Under US law, Facebook is largely protected from liability over content posted by its users.
UN top court to rule in Armenia-Azerbaijan feud
During hearings in October Armenia and Azerbaijan both accused the other of breaching a UN treaty
Austria locks down unvaccinated as Europe fights fresh Covid wave
The interior ministry has promised extra patrols to implement the lockdown
Activision delays two games amid workplace turmoil
During an earnings call, Kotick outlined steps Activision Blizzard is taking to improve workplace culture.
Rain-sodden Sydney ends lockdown after 106 days
There will still be limits on mass gatherings and international borders and schools will not fully reopen for a few weeks yet.
Meghan Markle's engagement dress designers used company funds for holidays, exotic lingerie until it went under
Tamara Ralph from Ralph & Russo is being sued for £20.8 million in damages, but she has denied any wrongdoing.
Prince William and Kate Middleton's 'The Royal Foundation' to 'focus' on increasing diversity
It comes months after reports that the Queen is planning to appoint a "diversity tsar" in Buckingham Palace in an attempt to modernise the monarchy.
Ultra-modern Singapore's dark secret: female genital mutilation
There is little sign of a major shift away from the practice in Singapore, and there remains no official ban on it.
Italy win Euro 2020 final on penalties to wreck England party
Revitalised since Mancini took over after their failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, the Azzurri are now unbeaten in 34 matches.
Barcelona release statement on Griezmann and Dembele's 'racist' video
Japanese sponsors Rakuten and Konami were particularly enraged by the incident.
Barcelona players caught making racist jokes in viral video
Antoine Griezmann and Ousmane Dembele were caught mocking Asian hotel workers on video
EU leaders criticise Hungary over LGBT law
Another point of friction in the summit was a surprise push by Germany and France to revive dialogue with Russia by considering holding a summit with President Vladimir Putin.
Canada shaken by discovery of 751 unmarked graves at indigenous school
Searches have already turned up possible unmarked burial sites in Ontario and Manitoba provinces.
'Must do more': British royals reveal staff diversity data
The royal household reformed its diversity strategy in early 2020 to promote the importance of inclusion.
Vatican in 'unprecedented' challenge to Italy homophobia law
The Vatican continues to defend marriage as being between a man and a woman, opposes gay adoptions, and sees "gender ideology" as a threat to traditional family values.
Wales make it through to Euro 2020 knockout phase despite defeat in Italy
The last round of group action continues on Monday when Ukraine and Austria meet in Bucharest in a shoot-out to see who finishes second in Group C behind the Netherlands.
Hungary bans 'promotion' of homosexuality to minors
In May 2020, a ban on legally changing one's gender came into force, with rights groups warning this would expose transgender Hungarians to discrimination.
Buckingham Palace responds to report of racial discrimination in royal staff hiring practices
The royal household reportedly prohibits "coloured foreigners" from working in clerical roles, only as domestic servants.