Pictures of the week: Brazil Congress attack, cuddling calves and electrifying lightning strikes The Independent’s picture editors bring you the best photography from all corners of the planet The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2023
‘The human impact is clear’: Ocean heat continues to rise The planet’s air temperature has been rising for decades but it wobbles up and down, write Chris Mooney and Brady Dennis. The ocean doesn’t do the same dance, it changes more slowly – and more deeply The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2023
What are the key differences between the Jan 6 and Brazil riots? Both incidents saw misguided supporters of right-wing populist leaders storm government buildings in protest at imagined election fraud The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2023
Images reveal riot damage to Brazil’s presidential palace as police clear pro-Bolsonaro camps President Lula to meet with army chiefs as he blames far-right former leader for inciting ‘terrorist acts’ The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2023
Pictures of the week: The Elvis Express train, a goat in a coat and Epiphany celebrations The Independent’s picture editors bring you the best photography from all corners of the planet The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2023
Half of glaciers will be gone by 2100 even under Paris 1.5C accord, study finds If global heating continues at current rate of 2.7C, losses will be greater with 68% of glaciers disappearing The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2023
Isis, drug smugglers and regime forces unravel fragile peace in southern Syria Syria is becoming a narco-state crippled by violence in its southern provinces, as Borzou Daragahi explains The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2023
2022: The year in pictures From Russia invading Ukraine to the continued climate crisis, photographers were there to document another tumultuous year The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2023
Covid: How news of ‘mystery illness’ in Wuhan first broke three years ago Experts suspected a link to city’s seafood market The Independent UK · Jan 1, 2023
Pictures of the week: Freezing storms hit the US, festive traditions and a line of baby panda cubs The Independent’s picture editors bring you the best photography from all corners of the planet The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2022
Pictures of the week: Thousands of penguins, the winter solstice and Christmas wild swimmers The Independent’s picture editors bring you the best photography from all corners of the planet The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2022
Russia’s former deputy prime minister injured in shelling of Ukraine hotel Dmitry Rogozin was advising Kremlin-backed troops in occupied region, Russian media says The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2022
Post-Brexit EU settlement scheme could create illegal migrants, says High Court Unlawful reading of withdrawal agreement leaves millions at risk of ‘detention and removal’, judge finds The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2022
Pictures of the week: The Grinch runs a marathon, Argentina’s World Cup crowds and snow blankets the UK The Independent’s picture editors bring you the best photography from all corners of the planet The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2022
The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2022 Pictures of the week: Santa on a camel, a No 10 fox and cybermen on the streets of Edinburgh The Independent’s picture editors bring you the best photography from all corners of the planet
The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022 Peru’s president Pedro Castillo removed from office by Congress and accused of sedition Short-lived leader impeached on corruption charges after attempt to overpower legislature
The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2022 Zero-Covid policy is costing China its role as the world’s workshop Beijing’s endless lockdowns are causing shortages for western firms such as Apple, and it may not be long before they move their supply chains elsewhere
The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2022 French baguette given Unesco heritage status Famously-elongated bread wins spot on list of Intangible Cultural Heritage
The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2022 First Thing: Shanghai protests over zero-Covid policy spark clashes Beijing, Chengdu and Wuhan are also rocked by demonstrations as anger over restrictions builds. Plus: could ‘cloud brightening’ slow Arctic thawing?
The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2022 Ukraine forced to shut nuclear power plants as six killed in Russian strikes Volodymyr Zelensky calls for UN security council meeting over continuing assault on critical infrastructure
The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2022 Revealed: Coastguard failings in run up to Channel migrant drowning disaster Exclusive: Staff worked 20-hour days in build-up to tragedy that killed 27 people, source tells Nicola Kelly
The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2022 How dash for African oil and gas could wipe out Congo basin tropical forests Third of Congo basin’s tropical forests are under threat from fossil fuel investments, undermining climate action, report warns
The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2022 Riot police called to immigration centre as detainees armed with ‘various weaponry’ The ‘disturbance’ took place during a power cut which lasted until 9am today
The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2022 Lula faces a tough task in uniting a divided Brazil after his election win The defeat of Jair Bolsonaro has been swiftly recognised by leaders around the world, but the man himself has yet to concede and his supporters say they are ready to take to the streets in protest if called upon. Kim Sengupta reports from Sao Paulo
The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2022 ‘World’s dirtiest man’ dies at 94, months after his first wash in more than 70 years Amou Haji shunned bathing out of fear for his health