NGO Worker on Trial for People Smuggling in Lesbos
A humanitarian worker stands trial in Greece for people smuggling charges while rescuing migrants. Explore the case that questions aid work boundaries. Read the full investigation.
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Men jailed for smuggling 49 migrants to France
Two Romanian nationals sentenced for attempting to smuggle nearly 50 migrants out of the UK in lorries. Read the full investigation details from the National Crime Agency.
Councils pay £630m to housing middlemen
Exclusive investigation reveals UK councils have spent £633m on rent-to-rent schemes since 2020 as housing crisis deepens. Discover how middlemen profit from desperate local authorities.
Reeves defends budget as working people face tax rise
Chancellor Rachel Reeves admits working people will pay more tax but defends budget choices. Read her full response to critics and economic forecasts.
900-Year Easter Island Statue Mystery Solved
After 900 years, researchers reveal how Easter Island's massive moai statues were moved using rope-rocking method. Discover the ancient secrets of Rapa Nui engineering.
Mohana Culture Collapses as Pakistan's Lake Dies
The Mohana people of Pakistan's Sindh province face extinction as pollution and drought destroy Lake Manchar's ecosystem. Discover their unique bond with birds and vanishing traditions.
Why Bar Stools Are a Torture Device for Short People
Discover why bar stools are a daily struggle for shorter individuals in UK cafes and pubs. From humiliation to physical pain, is it time for a seating revolution? Join the conversation.
Couple on love despite 34-year age gap
Hannah Dickson, 23, and Chris Willingham, 57, share their story of finding love despite a 34-year age difference and public scrutiny. Discover why they say compatibility trumps age.
Guna people's battle re-enactments preserve history
Discover how Panama's Guna community uses theatrical battle re-enactments to preserve their revolutionary history and cultural identity for future generations.
946,000 Young Brits Classified as Neets in Growing Crisis
Nearly one million young Britons are not in education, employment or training. Discover the systemic failures behind the Neets crisis and what it means for the UK's future.
Missouri voters challenge Republican gerrymandering
Grassroots campaign in Missouri gathers signatures to block controversial congressional redistricting that critics call partisan gerrymandering. Voters have until December to act.
G20 South Africa Summit Faces Multiple Challenges
South Africa's inaugural G20 summit confronts US boycott warnings and indigenous community protests over land rights and exclusion from critical discussions.
Bay Area poverty rate jumps to 16.3% in 2023
New data reveals the San Francisco Bay Area's poverty rate surged to 16.3% in 2023, with 1.02 million residents now living in poverty. Discover how the cost of living crisis is affecting California.
Nigerian Court Convicts Biafran Leader on Terrorism
A Nigerian court has found Biafran separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu guilty of terrorism charges. Discover the details of the case and its wider implications for the region.
Six-year-old boy has been homeless his entire life
Alicia and her six-year-old son Aeon have been trapped in unsafe temporary housing for years, highlighting England's growing homelessness crisis. Discover their story and how to help.
Manchester bar bans single customers after 9pm
A cocktail bar in Greater Manchester has banned solo drinkers for 'guest safety', causing a backlash and accusations it stigmatises single people. Discover the full story.
Islington triples homelessness spending to £15m
Islington Council's homelessness budget soared from £5m to £15m in one year as temporary accommodation demand spikes. Discover how the borough is tackling London's housing crisis.
Homeless man's 45-year stay after Christmas invite
A Cardiff couple invited a homeless man for Christmas dinner in 1975. He stayed for 45 years, becoming family. Read this extraordinary story of kindness.
Triple Zero failure on Samsung phone leads to death
TPG confirms customer died after emergency call failed on incompatible Samsung device. Urgent warning issued for 50,000 older phones facing network disconnection.
Sexual Choking Crisis Among UK Youth Revealed
Shocking study shows 43% of sexually active 16-17 year olds have experienced strangulation during sex, with serious health risks and consent concerns. Learn the dangers.
Gail Porter on homelessness and Samaritans campaign
TV presenter Gail Porter reveals she avoided Hampstead Heath for years after experiencing homelessness there. She now fronts the Samaritans' winter campaign to help others in crisis.
6 in 7 Children in Poverty in UK Town
In Newport, Middlesbrough, six out of seven children grow up in poverty. Families and local services demand the two-child benefit cap be scrapped as the government prepares a new strategy.
Elspeth King: A Tribute to a Pioneering Curator
Remembering Elspeth King, the visionary museum director who transformed Glasgow's People's Palace into a vibrant record of working-class life and championed Scotland's feminist history.
Indigenous protesters blockade Cop30 summit in Brazil
Munduruku people block main entrance to Cop30 climate talks, demanding audience with Brazil's president. Protest highlights Indigenous rights and corporate lobbying at Amazon summit.
Labour's New Challenge: Tackling Visible Homelessness
As homelessness becomes impossible to ignore, Labour faces pressure to deliver solutions. Discover the government's new approach to Britain's growing crisis.
Amazon Indigenous Communities Launch COP30 People's Summit
As the UN climate talks proceed, Amazon indigenous communities inaugurate a parallel People's Summit in Belém, demanding their voices be heard on forest protection.
Pensioners forced into house-sharing as rents soar
A growing number of over-60s are being forced into house-sharing due to rising rents and inadequate pensions. Discover how Britain's housing crisis is reshaping retirement.
Crisis charity becomes landlord amid housing crisis
Homelessness charity Crisis will become a landlord for the first time, calling the UK housing situation a 'catastrophic scenario'. A former Shelter trustee urges them to follow suit.
London rough sleepers drop for first time in 3 years
London records its first annual decrease in rough sleepers since 2022, with a 1% drop and 10% fewer new cases. Discover the data and expert calls for sustained funding to continue this progress.
UK Youth Job Crisis: 1 Million Not in Work or Education
Almost a million young Britons are Neet. The government has launched an investigation into this 'crisis of opportunity'. Share your job-hunting experiences.
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