Will Russia attack Ukraine?
Moscow is massing its troops along the border with its neighbour amid heightened tension.
Could climate change force a billion people to move?
Climate hazards could factor into migration of growing numbers of people in developing countries in the decades ahead.
Food, photography and social justice – Asma Khan and Hassan Akkad
Restaurateur Asma Khan and refugee activist Hassan Akkad discuss problematic social hierarchies and how to disrupt them.
A new era in Cuba?
After six decades, Cuba will not have a Castro in an official position of command.
Brazil: Battling Bolsonaro’s COVID misinformation
How leading media outlets in Brazil have joined forces to take on Bolsonaro and his COVID denial.
Is Turkey’s economy heading towards another recession?
From firing central bank governors to a currency hovering around record lows, investors are losing confidence in Turkey.
Will US sanctions work against Russia?
US President Joe Biden has imposed new sanctions on Moscow for election meddling and cyber attacks.
Why has Somalia’s president extended his mandate?
Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed said he is staying in office for two more years.
Can Biden change US attitudes towards migrants and immigration?
After years of anti-migrant rhetoric and strict border controls, Biden promises a more immigration-friendly policy.
Is France legalising Islamophobia?
New “anti-separatism” legislation further restricts how Muslims practice their faith.
How will US troop withdrawal affect Afghanistan?
President Joe Biden will withdraw all US troops from Afghanistan by the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
How rich is too rich?
As global economy eyes recovery, calls to tax the wealthiest grow.
Should governments rethink their coronavirus vaccine rollouts?
Many coronavirus vaccines are facing setbacks, from low rates of efficacy to concerns over blood clots.
How will Iran respond to the Natanz nuclear site incident?
Iran is blaming Israel for a power blackout at its main nuclear facility, calling it 'an act of nuclear terrorism'.
Rewriting stories of migration – Asma Khan and Hassan Akkad
Refugee filmmaker Hassan Akkad and restaurateur Asma Khan discuss their separate paths for combatting social injustice.
Is Haiti at risk of losing its COVID-19 fight?
Delay to vaccine deliveries and public hesitancy over inoculation could undermine effort to combat coronavirus.
Is peace at risk in Northern Ireland?
Pro-British loyalists have been rioting every day for a week, angry about post-Brexit issues.
Unconventional journalists: Wolfe, Kanafani and García Márquez
We look at the lives and legacies of three journalists who broke the mould.
How to invest in mRNA vaccines that could revolutionise medicine
mRNA could open the door to treatments of cancer, heart disease and brain diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
Amina Mohammed: ‘A woman as president of Nigeria would be great’
The UN deputy secretary-general discusses the key issues affecting women in her home country and around the world.
