For five years, our column has attempted to settle rows about the important little things … but what happens after the verdicts are in? Since 2021, I’ve had one of the most brilliantly nosy jobs in journalism. Writing Saturday magazine’s You be the judge column has let me into the ...
Welcome to Anxietyland: I used alcohol to hide my fear – but booze became a very bad friendWelcome to Anxietyland: I used alcohol to hide my fear – but booze became a very bad friend
Gemma Correll has suffered from anxiety and depression disorders since childhood, and at 16 she discovered a magical elixir that promised to make her feel better. In this extract from her new book, she shows how that promise was broken In 2018, I was in my 30s and living in ...
‘You’re not one of us, are you?’: How a Ukrainian soldier survived two weeks in a Russian dugout‘You’re not one of us, are you?’: How a Ukrainian soldier survived two weeks in a Russian dugout
When Vadym Lietunov spotted a fortified position after his own had been blown up, he didn’t realise it belonged to the enemy The bombing began the morning after Vadym Lietunov arrived on the frontline. It went on for six or seven hours each day. The Russians hit the dugout where ...
Germany troop cuts send wrong signal to Russia, say two top US RepublicansGermany troop cuts send wrong signal to Russia, say two top US Republicans
The chairs of the House and Senate armed services committees say withdrawing 5,000 service personnel risked undermining deterrence. ...
The Iran war has strengthened Ukraine in surprising ways. Could a ceasefire with Russia be closer?The Iran war has strengthened Ukraine in surprising ways. Could a ceasefire with Russia be closer?
President Zelensky has been visiting the Gulf to demonstrate his country’s military nous. ...
The clandestine network smuggling Starlink tech into Iran to beat internet blackoutThe clandestine network smuggling Starlink tech into Iran to beat internet blackout
Sahand tells the BBC World Service he sends satellite internet terminals into Iran to help show “the real picture”. ...
Man charged with murder and sexual assault of 5-year-old Australian girlMan charged with murder and sexual assault of 5-year-old Australian girl
The girl’s death sparked an outbreak of violence in the central Australian town from where she disappeared. ...
Huge crowd attends free Shakira Copacabana beach concertHuge crowd attends free Shakira Copacabana beach concert
Shakira’s appearance followed shows by Lady Gaga and Madonna, who have also performed on Copacabana beach in previous years. ...
Trump says Iran has not yet ‘paid a big enough price’ as he reviews new peace proposalTrump says Iran has not yet ‘paid a big enough price’ as he reviews new peace proposal
Iran says the ‘ball is in the United States’ court’ as Trump says he is likely to reject new proposal from Tehran Donald Trump said on Saturday he was going to review a new peace proposal from Tehran but cast doubt over its prospects, saying Iran had not yet “paid ...
King’s speech was a ‘high stakes’ moment of US visit, Palace saysKing’s speech was a ‘high stakes’ moment of US visit, Palace says
The state visit to the US draws a positive response after what was a difficult diplomatic challenge. ...