Agenda

Richard Swift introduces Portugal's 'Caterina the Great'.

Sabita Banerji on improving tea workers' lives.

Chris Brazier remembers the editorial contributions of David Ransom.

Finland's poor record on animal rights is threatening its reputation as a civilized, ethical country. Kelsi Farrington reports.

Rose Bridger on the threat of an aerotropolis on Jeju Island.

Researchers from the Ocean Clean Up will place a 100-kilometre-long floating barrier off the Dutch coastline, Beulah Maud Devaney reports.

Pakistani Christians who are charged under the country’s blasphemy laws are living in hiding, Rizwan Syed reports.

Ayuba Ijai was held hostage for months by Boko Haram terrorists before government soldiers detained him on suspicion of being a Boko Haram member. Samuel Malik explains.

Child miners are finding an unlikely escape from goldmines, through football, writes Rebecca Cooke.

An Indian entrepreneur has a solution for some of the 21.6 million women who resort to unsafe abortions every year, writes Cristiana Moisescu.

Who would have imagined that a tattooed heavy-metal musician would break the stale stand-off in Taiwanese politics? Richard Swift asks.

Human Rights Watch has thrown its weight behind a challenge to Iran’s ban on women watching volleyball matches. Kelsi Farrington reports.

They were arrested for organizing a bookstore discussion in the capital, Luanda. Marc Herzog reports.

Peruvians head to polling stations across the Andean nation, Lucas Iberico Lozada reports.

Wetland protection, transgender medical rights, car-free Delhi & buy don’t burn.

Luke Rees explores the degree to which proceeds from the lottery benefit society.

Maina Waruru reports how a local law puts small street-sellers at risk.

Cristiana Moisescu relays tragic events that sparked public rage in Bucharest.

Peter Lykke Lind explains one community's small victory.

Tom Lawson explains how mimics small traders are mimicking corporate tax-avoidance.