By abandoning its left-wing values, Labour has lost many supporters. Taking action to help Gazans could win them back ...

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A French warship escorts a dinghy towards British waters in 2024 The UK government says smugglers profit off human desperation in the English Channel. But we, a team of researchers, believe they ...

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Nigel Farage’s party now has the resources and momentum to capitalise on mass disillusionment with both major parties ...

Independent Syrian journalist and podcast producer based in Idlib province, covering the war in Syria with a focus on conflict, environment and human rights.