Fighting through hell: The Ukrainian soldiers who liberated Andriivka
The fighters who see their friends cut down by Russian troops and have to adapt quickly, while fearing for their own lives.
Day: September 24, 2023
The week in pictures: Pope discusses migration with Macron as Zelenskyy visits North America
The best photos from across Europe this week.
Next BBC chair faces tougher scrutiny over conflicts of interest
After the row that led to Richard Sharp’s exit, a more rigorous selection process is now in placeCandidates for the top job at the BBC will be subject to greater scrutiny than ever in an effort to avoid a repeat of the conflict of interest row that led…
Campaigners warn Israel’s facial recognition bill a threat to Palestinians
A controversial Israeli government-sponsored bill that will allow the use of facial recognition technology in policing risks further abuse of Palestinian rights, according to rights groups
‘More stressful than prison’: sharp rise in the number of empty properties in England
Homeless charity Crisis says thousands of people stuck in unsuitable temporary accommodation could be given a home if politicians took stronger actionAlmost a quarter of a million properties in England have been left empty for months, according to new …
Alternative Catholic synod to push case for ordination of women priests
Event organisers say it’s ‘crunch time’ for pope as scandal and bigotry drive Church members to leaveThey make up more than half its membership, they have been denied a say for centuries in the way it is run: but, early next month, women will gather in…
Why Spain’s conservative leader is a long shot to become prime minister despite winning election
Alberto Nunez Feijoo, the leader of Spain’s conservatives, will attempt to form a new government this week, despite lacking support in Parliament. Feijoo’s Popular Party won the most votes in the inconclusive July 23 elections, but still fell short of …
El Niño: The heat phenomenon threatening to send an entire country into meltdown
Australia is facing the risk of power cuts and blackouts as El Nino threatens the upcoming summer months.
Remote private island dubbed ‘fisherman’s paradise’ – but comes with a stark warning
Private islands are being sold off the coast of Australia for less than the price of a flat in the United Kingdom.
Inside crumbling £8billion Olympic Park that went from iconic stadium to refugee camp
The jewel in this European city’s Olympic dream is now a ghost town with recent uses including playing host to migrants.