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

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

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

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
Inside Greenland’s homelessness crisis as Trump and global powers focus on Arctic
Chairman Mao was Trump but with added brains… and mango
Chairman Mao was Trump but with added brains… and mango
Politics on ice: Greenland casts shadow over US vs Denmark ice hockey clash at Winter Olympics

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

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

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

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

Iranians in Britain call on UK government to stand with the people of Iran against brutal repression
The real reason why Trump is suing the BBC, explained: ‘A war on any media that dares to criticise’

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’

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’

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

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’

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’

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’

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

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’s import tariffs could ‘completely destabilise’ UK’s car industry
Inside the ‘David vs Goliath’ fight to stop China building a ‘super-fortress’ embassy

Inside the ‘David vs Goliath’ fight to stop China building a ‘super-fortress’ embassy
I’m an Israeli who helped survivors of 7 October attack. Here’s why we need a ceasefire 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

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

Top 5 state-of-the-nation books, chosen by Ayòbámi Adébáyò
Britain needs to do more to bring war criminals to justice

