Could Ukraine’s nuclear industry face another Chernobyl?
Thirty-five years after disaster the industry faces claims of corruption, safety issues and politicised decision-making.
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Why does India have so many COVID cases?
A combination of the UK variant becoming dominant and a new “double-mutant” variant emerging has overwhelmed India.
The women of Myanmar: ‘Our place is in the revolution’
Some 60 percent of protesters against the military coup are women who fear their hard-won rights hang in the balance.
A Nigerian developer’s app joins efforts to fight sexual crimes
Helpio allows victims to report cases and seek help amid fear of stigma and soaring sexual assault figures.
Death Row-USA: A history of the death penalty in America
At the end of his tenure, Trump presided over the deaths of 13 prisoners. What will happen to the 2,500 on death row?
Is the South African COVID variant immune to vaccines?
Dr Khan examines fears that the coronavirus variant which began in South Africa might be able to evade current vaccines.
How the siege of Sarajevo changed war reporting
From the use of armoured cars and flak jackets to digital technology and live satellite broadcasts.
‘I still have nightmares’: Surviving Australia’s Kangaroo Point
After 50 men were freed from detention in March, the fate of asylum seekers who remained behind is unclear.
Tunisians risking their lives to escape Italy’s quarantine boats
Tunisian migrants and asylum seekers being held on boats off the coast of Italy have drowned or attempted suicide.
How colonialism eroded Pakistan’s history of religious fluidity
Muslims and Hindus once shared their sacred shrines. This changed post-Partition but some traditions have survived.
A journey through Chile’s conflict with Mapuche rebel groups
Lucia Newman explores a rapidly escalating conflict and talks to the elusive leader of the main armed Indigenous group.
Breathing lessons: A survivor’s guide to long COVID
Months after contracting COVID-19, I still have fatigue, brain fog, heart palpitations and find it harder to breathe.
Prince Philip dedicated his life to playing the supporting role
While known for outrageous statements many saw as bigoted, Prince Philip made personal sacrifices to support the Queen.
US: Which vaccine is best? The one you can get first, experts say
Some health workers worry that patients' preferences for COVID vaccine brands could slow the rollout of jabs in the US.
What do Russians really think of Putin and Navalny?
Young Russians explain which politician they think is better for the country - or why neither of them may be.
A cry for mercy: A snapshot of Aleppo during Syria’s uprising
"He carried his son - the same way he had many times before - crossing the hall to the front door, where he crumbled."
How dangerous is India’s ‘double mutant’ COVID-19 variant?
Dr Khan examines what we know so far about the new variant.
How COVID-19 has impacted Nigerians with disabilities
From social distancing as a visually impaired person to coping with closed hospitals, five Nigerians tell their stories.
How the far right got a stranglehold on the West
In the past, the rise of far-right ideology has surged ahead in Europe and the US in unison.
The social justice activists battling racism and misogyny
The British activist who campaigned to make ‘upskirting’ illegal and the American anti-racism activist who inspires her.