One man's 30 years of toil to save Sierra Leone's orphaned chimps
Tacugama, Sierra Leone (AFP) July 30, 2025
Bala Amarasekaran has never felt like running his world-renowned sanctuary for orphaned chimpanzees in Sierra Leone was truly work, having come to his calling only after several unexpected twists of fate. ... more
Hong Kong activists face tough compromise over LGBTQ rights blueprint
Hong Kong (AFP) July 29, 2025
Hong Kong's LGBTQ community has reluctantly rallied behind a government plan to expand rights for some same-sex couples, with activists ditching their idealism in hope of a rare legislative win. ... more
China says childcare subsidies to 'add new impetus' to economy
Beijing (AFP) July 30, 2025
China said Wednesday that recently announced subsidies to support families with young children will provide a much-needed economic boost, as Beijing seeks to promote spending and avert a demographic crisis. ... more