The ex-soldier has marched 36,000 miles since he left Hull in 1998. He’s crossed the Americas, Asia and Europe, fallen in love, been held at gunpoint and been deported, in between nearly drowning, nearly dying of thirst and nearly being eaten. But that’s just the start of it … ‘It’s ...
Europe’s big election season is about to kick off. It could change everything | Nathalie TocciEurope’s big election season is about to kick off. It could change everything | Nathalie Tocci
If far right nationalists gain power in four big countries simultaneously, we are in for a dramatic Trumpian tilt When it comes to Europe’s economy or its peace and security, it is obvious that decision-making has to be done largely at the European level to be meaningful. Yet electoral politics ...
Fight the power! Protest and rebellion in America – in picturesFight the power! Protest and rebellion in America – in pictures
French photographer Jean-Pierre Laffont spent two decades capturing demos, clashes and countercultural gatherings in America. ‘They dreamed of living in a better world,’ he says Continue reading… ...
The pest I’ll never forget: the relentless pigeon who stared and stared and ruined my springThe pest I’ll never forget: the relentless pigeon who stared and stared and ruined my spring
A living room encounter with a toast-loving pigeon proved a big mistake. It led to weeks of drawn curtains and crawling around on the floor to avoid its eerie and unerring gaze The pigeon landed on the windowsill. It was shortly after dawn during the spring holidays, but I was ...
‘A winning combination of culture and nature’: exploring Germany’s green heart by bus‘A winning combination of culture and nature’: exploring Germany’s green heart by bus
From ancient forests to spas, medieval cities and the birthplace of Bauhaus, Thuringia packs a punch for a car-free autumn break It’s early morning in Erfurt, the capital of Germany’s Thuringia region, and Domplatz is abuzz with local growers setting out crates of vegetables and flowers beneath the soaring medieval ...
UK growth forecast upgraded but energy prices and rates to hit in 2027UK growth forecast upgraded but energy prices and rates to hit in 2027
The prediction from the IMF comes as final preparations are being made for the first Budget under Prime Minister Andy Burnham. ...
Chris Mason: Why the prime minister wants to talk about Brexit againChris Mason: Why the prime minister wants to talk about Brexit again
For the first time since the UK left the EU, we have a prime minister who will “unflinchingly” debate Brexit, says the BBC’s political editor Chris Mason. ...
I was kidnapped and held hostage for 977 days. Could I forgive my captors?I was kidnapped and held hostage for 977 days. Could I forgive my captors?
At first the idea of mercy was something that helped me through the ordeal. But would real forgiveness be a form of Stockholm syndrome? I knew Mohamed Tahlil as a gentle pirate who oversaw a team of guards during the first months of my life as a hostage in 2012. ...
Russia’s offensive ability is broken, Kyiv’s former top general tells BBCRussia’s offensive ability is broken, Kyiv’s former top general tells BBC
In his first interview since being forced from his post, Gen Syrskyi speaks about Ukraine’s future in the war. ...
One dead and several hurt after rollercoaster incident at Six FlagsOne dead and several hurt after rollercoaster incident at Six Flags
Aerial footage at the park after the incident shows a stuck rollercoaster with riders being helped off. ...