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On Wednesday, Britain's top court clarified the legal definition of a woman: Someone born biologically female. The ruling has implications for transgender rights.

In its ruling Thursday, the European Court of Justice found that the agreement known as Privacy Shield fails to adequately protect Europeans' data, largely because of U.S. surveillance programs.

The unanimous judgment represents a stinging reversal for climate activists, who had won a lower-court ruling earlier this year against the major international hub on environmental grounds.

In a clear slap at the Russian leader, the European Union on Wednesday said it was awarding the Sakharov Prize to jailed dissident and Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

The world is fortunate to have many dedicated professionals dedicated to combating the coronavirus. Here are portraits of three women from far corners of the globe who are playing a key role.

In announcing the charges, Michigan's attorney general said those accused attempted to "bury or cover up, downplay or hide information" about elevated lead levels in Flint's water supply.

An independent film, Unsubscribe, was shot on Zoom over one week and has become the number one film at the U.S. box offices on June 10. Unsubscribe is available to rent online.

Rescuers temporarily shut down electrical equipment and machines used in search operations due to the rain over the weekend, making recovery operations more difficult.

Our most popular global health and development stories in 2025 covered the human impact of the upheaval in U.S. foreign aid, surprising news about familiar diseases and the beauty of earth captured by drone cameras.

The full weight of the recession has come bearing down on the labor market. Employers shed more than half a million jobs in November. The unemployment rate is now 6.7 percent and economists expect it to go significantly higher. Layoffs are accelerating in just about every industry.