As revelations in the wake of the Harvey Weinstein scandal and social media campaigns such as #MeToo demonstrate the true scale of sexual harassment and assault globally, an example of how the next generation can be educated to recognize and prevent sexual violence has emerged in Kenya.

Global sea levels could rise by 6 feet by the end of this century as a result of climate change if fossil fuel usage is not curbed, according to a report published yesterday.

A study commissioned by Scope has prompted warnings that disabled people are being “shut out of the jobs market” as they face more obstacles before finding work.

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan is set return to power with a substantial majority following yesterday’s snap election, according to exit polls.

President Xi Jinping opened the Communist Party Congress in Beijing on Wednesday pledging the start of a “new era” and policies for a more “prosperous and beautiful” China. But the large proportion of unmarried men in the Chinese population will make much needed economic reforms challenging.

A transgender woman who suffered years of discrimination and abuse in the UK has been granted residency in New Zealand on exceptional humanitarian grounds. The tribunal said it would be “unduly harsh” to force her to return to the UK.

Equality campaigner Christie Elan-Cane wins permission to challenge the UK Home Office’s refusal to issue gender-neutral, or X passports.