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The Iran crisis was decades in the making. You reap what you sow

The Iran crisis was decades in the making. You reap what you sow
History always trips up the future and causes future wars to happen, writes Big Issue founder John Bird
Playrise: Even in a war zone, children need the chance to play. We’re making it possible

Playrise: Even in a war zone, children need the chance to play. We’re making it possible
Play is just as necessary – if not more so – for children affected by humanitarian crises
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
We picked a theme of Peace for our Kids Cover Competition. The message is more urgent than ever
We picked a theme of Peace for our Kids Cover Competition. The message is more urgent than ever
Striking photos show Israeli and Palestinian mothers walking barefoot through Rome to call for peace
Striking photos show Israeli and Palestinian mothers walking barefoot through Rome to call for peace
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
More than 100 million children at risk in Middle East conflict, charity fears

More than 100 million children at risk in Middle East conflict, charity fears
Homes for Ukraine helped save thousands of people. But life for Ukrainian refugees is still uncertain

Homes for Ukraine helped save thousands of people. But life for Ukrainian refugees is still uncertain
The world may be giving up on solving conflicts, warns Doctors Without Borders boss

The world may be giving up on solving conflicts, warns Doctors Without Borders boss
For people in Gaza, ceasefire has changed little. 2026 must see a real end to the violence

For people in Gaza, ceasefire has changed little. 2026 must see a real end to the violence
Children recruited as soldiers and facing ‘brutal’ sexual violence in Sudan war

Children recruited as soldiers and facing ‘brutal’ sexual violence in Sudan war
While we celebrate Christmas in the UK, this is the harsh reality of life for children in Gaza

While we celebrate Christmas in the UK, this is the harsh reality of life for children in Gaza
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’
Teen scholar trapped in Gaza after being blocked by Home Office from joining her mum in UK

Teen scholar trapped in Gaza after being blocked by Home Office from joining her mum in UK
How war-wounded patients are finding hope in a hospital in Jordan: ‘People can rebuild their lives’

How war-wounded patients are finding hope in a hospital in Jordan: ‘People can rebuild their lives’
The Finns are getting ready to see off Putin – here’s why it’s so important

The Finns are getting ready to see off Putin – here’s why it’s so important
Gaza’s children need more than a ceasefire. We need to give them hope for a safe future

Gaza’s children need more than a ceasefire. We need to give them hope for a safe future
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’
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’
These Vietnamese adoptees are searching for their birth families ‘before it’s too late’

These Vietnamese adoptees are searching for their birth families ‘before it’s too late’
The Reckoning – a play creating the crucible from which truth and justice can emerge

The Reckoning – a play creating the crucible from which truth and justice can emerge
The end of Gaza’s Khan Younis may spell the imminent end of a people

