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There’s been conflict ever since Trump created his Board of Peace. Here’s what it means for the UN
Adil Hassan

There’s been conflict ever since Trump created his Board of Peace. Here’s what it means for the UN

In the face of Trump’s destabilising actions we have to stand up for the UN. We will miss it when it’s gone

This is the reality of life for millions of children facing war in the Middle East
Flutra Gorana

This is the reality of life for millions of children facing war in the Middle East

Flutra Gorana, the Middle East regional director for War Child, is currently based in Lebanon. She writes about what life is like for the children she is trying to help

What Spain’s migration decision means for the UK
Dr Allan Njanji

What Spain’s migration decision means for the UK

Dr Allan Njanji, a refugee advocate with experience of the asylum system and Big Issue Changemaker for 2026, writes about what the UK could learn from Spain’s decision to grant legal status to half a million migrants

Inside Greenland’s homelessness crisis as Trump and global powers focus on Arctic
homelessness

Inside Greenland’s homelessness crisis as Trump and global powers focus on Arctic

Chairman Mao was Trump but with added brains… and mango 
Books

Chairman Mao was Trump but with added brains… and mango 

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Politics on ice: Greenland casts shadow over US vs Denmark ice hockey clash at Winter Olympics
Sport

Politics on ice: Greenland casts shadow over US vs Denmark ice hockey clash at Winter Olympics

The President’s Cake review: a surprisingly sweet depiction of life under an uncaring regime
Film

The President’s Cake review: a surprisingly sweet depiction of life under an uncaring regime

Water is the foundation of global security – a cause that can unite us all
Tim Wainwright

Water is the foundation of global security – a cause that can unite us all

A poem of defiance for Renee Good, the woman killed by ICE
Robin Ince

A poem of defiance for Renee Good, the woman killed by ICE

Iranians in Britain call on UK government to stand with the people of Iran against brutal repression
Dr Ela Zabihi

Iranians in Britain call on UK government to stand with the people of Iran against brutal repression

How will the world look back on the ruin of Gaza?
Gaza

How will the world look back on the ruin of Gaza?

The real reason why Trump is suing the BBC, explained: ‘A war on any media that dares to criticise’
Media

The real reason why Trump is suing the BBC, explained: ‘A war on any media that dares to criticise’

Olympic boxer Ramla Ali: ‘I’m fighting international aid cuts crushing children’s dreams’
Ramla Ali

Olympic boxer Ramla Ali: ‘I’m fighting international aid cuts crushing children’s dreams’

These raw, heartfelt voice notes are straight from Gaza’s frontline: ‘Even the silence is frightening’
Gaza

These raw, heartfelt voice notes are straight from Gaza’s frontline: ‘Even the silence is frightening’

Laughter, songs and joy: This is how it felt the moment news of a ceasefire reached Gaza
Mohammed Aklouk 

Laughter, songs and joy: This is how it felt the moment news of a ceasefire reached Gaza

Russia is ‘a threat to the whole world’, warns Ukrainian war hero: ‘Do not let the world forget’
Ukraine war

Russia is ‘a threat to the whole world’, warns Ukrainian war hero: ‘Do not let the world forget’

The Paper star Oscar Nuñez on Trump, truth and The Office: ‘Don’t let bullies off the hook’
TV

The Paper star Oscar Nuñez on Trump, truth and The Office: ‘Don’t let bullies off the hook’

Thousands of children find hope in tent schools in Gaza: ‘We try to make the students smile’
Gaza

Thousands of children find hope in tent schools in Gaza: ‘We try to make the students smile’

I’m an aid worker in Myanmar. The sight of bodies being pulled from rubble will stay with me forever
Haider Yaqub

I’m an aid worker in Myanmar. The sight of bodies being pulled from rubble will stay with me forever

Donald Trump’s import tariffs could ‘completely destabilise’ UK’s car industry
Donald Trump

Donald Trump’s import tariffs could ‘completely destabilise’ UK’s car industry

Inside the ‘David vs Goliath’ fight to stop China building a ‘super-fortress’ embassy
Town planning

Inside the ‘David vs Goliath’ fight to stop China building a ‘super-fortress’ embassy

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I’m an Israeli who helped survivors of 7 October attack. Here’s why we need a ceasefire in Gaza
War in Gaza

I’m an Israeli who helped survivors of 7 October attack. Here’s why we need a ceasefire in Gaza

Life goes on more or less as normal for people in Taiwan – even amid a geopolitical crisis
World

Life goes on more or less as normal for people in Taiwan – even amid a geopolitical crisis

Top 5 state-of-the-nation books, chosen by Ayòbámi Adébáyò
reading list

Top 5 state-of-the-nation books, chosen by Ayòbámi Adébáyò

Britain needs to do more to bring war criminals to justice
Opinion

Britain needs to do more to bring war criminals to justice