Missing in the Amazon: Protector and Poacher
Dive into the gripping third episode of the 'Missing in the Amazon' podcast. Uncover the full story of a British activist's disappearance in the rainforest. Listen now.
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UK Government Defends Alaa Abd el-Fattah Release
No 10 defends campaign to free British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah despite resurfaced 'abhorrent' tweets. MPs reject calls to strip his UK citizenship. Read the full story.
Freed Activist Apologises for Past Social Media Posts
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah is released from Egypt after UK government campaigning, but faces controversy over historic social media posts. Read the full story.
Downing Street: Activist's Apology 'Right' Over Tweets
Downing Street says it was right for freed British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah to apologise for 'abhorrent' historic social media posts. Read the latest on the case.
The Amazon Disappearance: A Guardian Podcast Investigates
Three years after British journalist Dom Phillips and indigenous defender Bruno Pereira vanished in Brazil's Javari valley, a new Guardian podcast series investigates. Listen to the first episode now.
Activist Apologises for Historic Tweets After Egypt Release
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah issues an unequivocal apology for 'hurtful' historic social media posts, following his return to the UK after years of imprisonment in Egypt. Read his full statement.
Alaa Abd el-Fattah Apologises for Old Tweets After Release
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah issues an unreserved apology for shocking tweets written over 10 years ago, as political backlash grows in the UK. Read his full statement.
Activist apologises for historic tweets after UK return
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah apologises for 'hurtful' old social media posts after his release from Egyptian prison. Read his full statement and the political reaction.
Brigitte Bardot, French film icon and activist, dies at 91
French film icon Brigitte Bardot has died aged 91. The star who defined a bold new sexuality on screen later left fame to become a prominent animal rights activist. Read about her legacy.
Brigitte Bardot, French film icon and activist, dies aged 91
Brigitte Bardot, the French film siren who ignited a sexual revolution before dedicating her life to animal rights, has died at 91. Explore her legacy and controversial life.
Starmer criticised for activist's 'extremist' posts
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under fire for celebrating the return of British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah from Egypt, following revelations of his past social media posts. Critics condemn the 'endorsement'. Read the full story.
Brigitte Bardot, French film icon, dies aged 91
French movie legend Brigitte Bardot has died at 91. The 'sex kitten' icon of the 1950s later became a fierce animal rights campaigner. Read the full tribute to her life and legacy.
French film icon Brigitte Bardot dies aged 91
The legendary French actor and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot has died. We revisit her iconic film career, four marriages, and her later life as a campaigner.
French Icon Brigitte Bardot Dies at 91
Brigitte Bardot, the legendary French actress and animal rights campaigner, has died aged 91. We look back at her iconic film career and controversial later life.
British-Egyptian Activist Returns to UK After Prison Release
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah reunites with family in UK after release from Egyptian prison. Read the full story of his journey and the political campaign for his freedom.
British activist reunited with family after Egypt prison ordeal
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah is finally in the UK with his family after a presidential pardon ended years of imprisonment in Egypt. Read his family's emotional reaction.
Egyptian-British Activist Reunited with Family in UK
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah lands in London after Egypt lifts travel ban, allowing him to reunite with his son in Brighton after a decade-long ordeal.
Flannan Isles: The 1900 Lighthouse Keeper Disappearance
On Boxing Day 1900, three lighthouse keepers vanished from a remote Scottish island. Explore the enduring mystery, theories from a rogue wave to murder, and the human toll of isolation.
Greta Thunberg arrested at London protest
Climate activist Greta Thunberg detained by City of London Police for displaying a placard in support of proscribed organisation Palestine Action. Read the latest on the protest and hunger strikes.
FBI probes mystery of missing lawyers after fishing trip
The search for uncle and nephew lawyers Randal Spivey and Brandon Billmaier, who vanished on a Florida fishing trip, has been called off. Their boat was found with the engine running. Read the full story.
Greta Thunberg arrested at Palestine Action protest
Climate activist Greta Thunberg detained in London for holding a placard supporting proscribed group Palestine Action. Police cite Terrorism Act. Read the latest.
Greta Thunberg arrested at London Palestine Action protest
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg detained under Terrorism Act for supporting Palestine Action. Police confirm arrest after paint attack on insurance firm.
Extreme minimalist celebrates Christmas with no gifts or tree
Robin Greenfield, an environmental activist, rejects consumer Christmas. He once owned just 44 items and now forages all his food. Discover his radical take on happiness.
Ecuador soldiers jailed over disappearance of four boys
Eleven Ecuadorian soldiers sentenced to 34+ years for the murder of four boys during an anti-crime operation. Families continue to seek justice. Follow for updates.
Activists dressed as Santa steal food for needy in Canada
Activists in Santa and elf costumes stole groceries from a Montreal supermarket to feed the hungry, protesting corporate greed amid a cost-of-living crisis. Read the full story.
24-Year-Old William Pitt Becomes Prime Minister in 1783
On this day in 1783, King George III appointed 24-year-old William Pitt the Younger as Prime Minister, ending a period of political chaos. Discover how the young leader defied expectations.
BP replaces CEO after two years in surprise move
BP ousts CEO Murray Auchincloss, appointing Woodside's Meg O'Neil. The FTSE 100 oil giant faces activist pressure and strategic challenges. Read the full story.
Artist and scholar David Heathcote dies aged 94
Renowned British artist and art historian David Heathcote has passed away at 94. His influential work spanned painting, sculpture, and the preservation of Hausa crafts, with a major collection now at the British Museum.
Franco-British photographer Ed Alcock exhibition in Paris
An exhibition of Franco-British photographer Ed Alcock's work, exploring Brexit, adolescence and working-class memory, runs at the Bibliothèque nationale de France until March 2026.
Photographer Martin Parr dies aged 73
Martin Parr, the celebrated Magnum photographer famed for his acute observations of British society and class, has died. We look back at his iconic career in pictures.
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