As a conflict journalist, I was aware of the dangers – but nothing prepares you for the mental trauma I arrived in Mogadishu as a conflict photojournalist in 2008. Years of civil war had left the Somali capital in tatters. As rival factions continued to fight for power, hundreds of thousands ...
Month: June 2026
Tehran says ‘nothing’ finalised after Trump claims deal to end Iran war nearTehran says ‘nothing’ finalised after Trump claims deal to end Iran war near
Iran says reports of a deal are “speculative” after the US president says a “great settlement” to end the conflict has been reached. ...
Flip flop or deliberate? – Unpacking Trump’s strategy on IranFlip flop or deliberate? – Unpacking Trump’s strategy on Iran
The BBC’s Gary O’Donoghue looks at the US president’s mixed messaging over the war and the questions it raises. ...
Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies after more than three years in comaThai Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies after more than three years in coma
Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the king’s eldest daughter, collapsed in December 2022 while exercising her dogs. ...
Pro-Palestine activists believe ‘sea change’ coming in Labour’s approach to Middle EastPro-Palestine activists believe ‘sea change’ coming in Labour’s approach to Middle East
Green surge in local elections and recent polling of Labour members may cause government to toughen stance on Israel UK politics live – latest updates Middle East crisis – live updates Pro-Palestine activists believe there could be a “sea change” in the Labour party’s approach to the crisis in the ...
Chris Mason: Dissent fizzes again at the top of the Labour PartyChris Mason: Dissent fizzes again at the top of the Labour Party
The resignations of the defence secretary and armed forces minister pile the pressure further on the PM’s leadership. ...
Elon Musk’s SpaceX raises $75bn ahead of world’s biggest stock market launchElon Musk’s SpaceX raises $75bn ahead of world’s biggest stock market launch
The public sale is also expected to make Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire. ...
Why the economics make this the craziest World Cup everWhy the economics make this the craziest World Cup ever
From trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it. Faisal Islam explores what this tournament reveals about our changing global economy. ...
Trump claims deal to end Iran war near as Tehran says ‘nothing’ finalisedTrump claims deal to end Iran war near as Tehran says ‘nothing’ finalised
The US president says a “great settlement” to end the conflict has been reached. Iran says reports of a deal are “speculative”. ...
Grooming survivors prosecuted as children still being failed, Baroness Casey tells BBCGrooming survivors prosecuted as children still being failed, Baroness Casey tells BBC
Victims who were abused and prosecuted as children are still being failed, says grooming report author. ...