In her new book, New York Times investigative journalist Jodi Kantor has set her mind to helping young people find their life’s work. What should they, or anyone else who feels lost and overwhelmed right now, do to get started? Early last year, the investigative journalist Jodi Kantor was asked ...
Day: April 23, 2026
The ‘big durian’: one day in Jakarta, the world’s largest cityThe ‘big durian’: one day in Jakarta, the world’s largest city
The UN has officially designated Jakarta the world’s largest city, home to 42 million. We explore a day in the life of the ‘big durian’. In December, the United Nations officially designated Jakarta the world’s largest city, hosting a staggering 42 million inhabitants. Michael Neilson speaks to several people who ...
One ship, three deaths: the shocking truth behind working conditions on a Chinese fishing vesselOne ship, three deaths: the shocking truth behind working conditions on a Chinese fishing vessel
Damning testimony from the crew of one longline tuna-fishing boat has lifted the lid on the treatment of workers in the fleets supplying fish to the UK and EU Abdul was the first to fall sick, in February 2025, four months into his first ever stint on a longline tuna ...
A fashion-lover’s guide to Antwerp, Europe’s alternative style capitalA fashion-lover’s guide to Antwerp, Europe’s alternative style capital
In the 1980s ‘the Antwerp Six’ put Flanders on the fashion map. Now a major new exhibition celebrates the designers’ legacy and provides the perfect excuse to visit Belgium’s vibrant second city You know you’re in a city that takes its fashion seriously when even the Virgin Mary is dressed ...
‘Lawrence is karma’: the gangster who became an icon of Modi’s India‘Lawrence is karma’: the gangster who became an icon of Modi’s India
Lawrence Bishnoi has been in high-security custody for more than a decade. During that time, he has been linked to multiple high-profile killings, both in India and as far afield as Canada. What explains his seemingly undimmed power? The border that separates India from Pakistan is lined with 50,000 towering ...
Two trains collide head-on in Denmark, leaving four critically hurtTwo trains collide head-on in Denmark, leaving four critically hurt
The accident happened early on Thursday at a level crossing north of Copenhagen. ...
Lebanon accuses Israel of targeting journalist killed in air strikeLebanon accuses Israel of targeting journalist killed in air strike
Lebanon’s prime minister accused Israel of war crimes after IDF attacks on Red Cross vehicles also stopped rescuers from reaching the site. ...
Middle East crisis live: US and Iran in blockade stalemate as Washington’s navy secretary leaves office ‘immediately’Middle East crisis live: US and Iran in blockade stalemate as Washington’s navy secretary leaves office ‘immediately’
White House says Tehran in ‘very weak position’; Iran says two seized ships transferred to its coast; US navy secretary exiting post ‘effective immediately’, says Pentagon ‘Impossible’ to reopen strait of Hormuz amid ‘flagrant’ ceasefire breaches, Iran says EU leaders meeting in Cyprus need to start preparing a playbook on ...
High Street mini-marts selling cocaine, cannabis and prescription drugs, BBC secret filming revealsHigh Street mini-marts selling cocaine, cannabis and prescription drugs, BBC secret filming reveals
Across the UK, shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs pushing illegal drugs, experts say. ...
Watch: BBC goes undercover at mini-mart selling drugsWatch: BBC goes undercover at mini-mart selling drugs
BBC UK editor Ed Thomas confronts a shopkeeper secretly filmed selling cannabis and cocaine to one of our researchers. ...