As Iran faces 'water bankruptcy', drought exposes past problems, future threats

An ongoing drought in Iran highlights potential issues with with energy security, climate adaptation and migration

Trans rights divides political rivals, young and old in the United States

In a possible sign of greater awareness, 42% of respondents said they knew someone trans, up from 37% in the previous 2017 poll by the Pew Research Center

From dresses and skorts to hijabs, badminton's women wear what they like

Female athletes are fighting long and hard for the right to choose what they wear when they compete at the Olympics

Climate activists challenge Britain's support of North Sea oil and gas producers

The government's plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050 but campaigners argue tax breaks for decommissioning are inconsistent

Six killed in landslide, flooding at Rohingya camps in Bangladesh

The Bangladesh weather office said it expected heavy rains to continue for the next few days

Indonesia optimistic of reaching net zero emissions by 2060 or earlier

The government plans to stop using coal, oil and gas by 2060 and aims to have 85% of its energy needs from renewables and the rest from nuclear, minister says

Texas power grid passes test, more to come as heat wave lingers

The United States has been beset by extreme weather events this year, including February's freeze in Texas that cut out power to millions

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