Shell: Netherlands court orders oil giant to cut emissions

It is the first time a company has been legally bound by the Paris climate accord, campaigners say.


Iran bans cryptocurrency mining for four months after blackouts

President Hassan Rouhani says the energy-consuming activity must be halted for four months.


French films show far too much smoking, campaigners say

Anti-smoking groups demand the French government cuts its funding for movies that show tobacco use.


Tokyo Olympic Games: When are they and will they go ahead?

The Tokyo Summer Olympics are due to start in July, despite a surge in Covid cases in Japan.


Covid: Russia starts vaccinating animals

Russia has started vaccinating animals with what it says is the world's first animal-specific jab.


'Fortress Australia': Why calls to open up borders are meeting resistance

Many Australians are loath to relax border controls despite experts warning of the harms of isolation.


Belarus jails: Stories of fear and violence

Hundreds of people described as "political prisoners" are held, including journalists and protesters.


'Doomsday' couple Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell charged with murder

The couple had espoused apocalyptic religious beliefs and were already facing other charges.


Italy cable car fall: Three arrested over fatal accident

Investigators say an emergency brake system had been disabled before the crash, which killed 14.


Samuel E Wright: Tributes paid to actor who voiced crab in The Little Mermaid

The actor and singer voiced Sebastian and sang Under The Sea in Disney's 1989 animated favourite.