On the streets of New York on the most important day in the United States
New York holds its breath. A report from our correspondent in the Big Apple on the 3rd of November, the day of the 2020 US elections.
Will a law punishing sexual violence with death solve Bangladesh’s rape epidemic?
Bangladesh adopts the death penalty as punishment for rape following widespread protests, but other solutions to systemic sexual violence are needed.
The World Food Programme is the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize
The United Nations World Food Programme has been awarded the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize for its work in the fight against hunger.
Remembering the “Snow Leopard”, Everest record holder Ang Rita Sherpa
The story of Ang Rita Sherpa, the first person in the world to climb Mount Everest 10 times without supplemental oxygen, who died aged 72.
Livio Senigalliesi on the hard truths captured in 40 years of photojournalism
Photojournalist Livio Senigalliesi tells his story, from the Yugoslav Wars to the Balkan Route. And through two videos, one created with journalist Raffaele Masto.
The dark secret of extrajudicial killings in Bangladesh
Protests against extradjudicial killings at the hands of police were attacked, further propagating a climate of impunity and fear in Bangladesh.
Shinzo Abe, Japan’s ex-prime minister, has died after being shot
Former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe has died at the age of 67 after being shot by an attacker. A look back at the legacy of Japan’s longest serving democratic leader.
Peace in Sudan. A historic agreement puts an end to 17 years of civil war
The Sudanese government and rebel groups have signed a historic peace agreement, the start of a new chapter for the country after 17 years of civil war.
Banksy’s most beautiful artwork yet: a migrant rescue ship
The Louise Michel is the humanitarian rescue ship saving lives in the Mediterranean. Financed by the artist Banksy, it has found a safe port in Sicily.
Kamala Harris makes history as first woman of colour to become Vice-President
The second black female US senator has become the first black female vice-president. Kamala Harris and Joe Biden have made history.