The number of people who have fled Ukraine passed 6 million in May, in Europe's worst refugee crisis since the end of World War Two, the U.N. agency reported. Most refugees have crossed to the ...

Context provides news and analysis on three of the world’s most critical issues: climate change, the impact of technology on society, and ...

Around the world, fresh water is fast becoming a dangerously scarce resource, driving a surge in fights to secure supplies and fears over rising numbers of deaths in water conflicts.

Effectively shifting to a greener, climate-smarter economy will require ensuring those at risk in the transition - from coal miners to communities that rely on polluting industries - can find new jobs ...

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We examine how racial inequality intersects with climate change, health, housing, technology, livelihoods and business. We want to hear from you: what critical stories and perspectives are missing ...

Long swept under the carpet, domestic violence made headlines in recent years as lockdowns left women trapped at home with abusive partners. The United Nations warned the crisis could lead to a 20% ...

From cities under lockdown to most affected communities, we look at how the outbreak of the deadly virus COVID-19 affects lives around the world.

Sex trafficking, child marriages linked, study of Mexico finds Sebastien Malo ...

As authorities struggle to provide certificates of occupancy to Zanzibar's growing population, a pilot project using drones and digital mapping offers a more efficient way to provide residents with ...