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Prices ‘up, up and up’: UK’s independent pubs under pressure from energy costs

As the United Kingdom faces a troubling rise in the cost of living, FRANCE 24’s third report in a series of five focuses on pubs. The country's much-loved cultural icons are suffering in these times of economic turmoil made worse by Brexit and a lack of affordable, skilled workers. Expenses…

France 24 · Jan 25, 2023

Tens of thousands of Afghans waiting to hear if they will be relocated to UK – 17 months after Taliban takeover

The backlog of 71,000 applications is making Afghans ‘unsafe’, charities warn

The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2023

‘You People’ weighs down powerhouse cast with maddeningly obvious racial humor

Heavy-handed Netflix comedy puts Eddie Murphy, Jonah Hill and other greats into conversations that lack any nuance.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 20, 2023

From hope to despair, life goes on for the Rohingya

Nearly 350 inmates of a camp in Delhi are caught in the BJP-AAP political war

The Hindu · Aug 20, 2022

Exploitation, addiction and slavery among Pakistan’s street children

Photojournalist Paddy Dowling reports from Lahore, where a British charity working with partners on the ground is providing a lifeline for the most vulnerable children in Pakistan

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2022

Afghanistan: one year on — starvation, women in hiding and children married off to pay for food

A year ago today, Afghanistan fell to the Taliban. The economy has since collapsed, child marriage is rife and women can’t work. Oliver Marsden reports from Kabul

Evening Standard · Aug 15, 2022

Poverty pushing Afghan families to sell young girls into marriage

August 15 marks one year since the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan. Since then the economy has spiralled into decline and families are increasingly resorting to selling young girls into forced marriages.

France 24 · Aug 14, 2022

Australian Muslims 'devastated' by Saudi Arabia's new Hajj pilgrimage lottery

As 1 million Muslims prepare to make the journey of a lifetime to visit Islam's holiest sites, the Saudi government makes a surprise announcement devastating Muslim communities across Australia and the Western world.

ABC News · Jun 21, 2022

Why the Lady of Heaven film is dividing Muslim opinion

Following picketing by Muslim groups, leading UK cinema chain Cineworld cancelled all screenings of blockbuster film, The Lady of Heaven. Produced in Britain, this historical epic tells the story of Fatima, the daughter of the Prophet Muhammed.

The Conversation · Jun 21, 2022

London Ambulance call handler helps deliver baby on phone after young dad “freaks out”

A young father who had to help his wife deliver their baby at home after she arrived unexpectedly has praised the 999 call handler for her help.

Evening Standard · Jun 18, 2022