Laden with 629 people, the Aquarius is heading for Spain after docking was refused in Italy and Malta. Here are four other infamous refugee boats from the 20th century.
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The transition into adulthood is challenging for young refugees: they face great adversity while trying to finishing school, find work and enter marriage.
The Colombian government has learned the hard way that simply explaining a complex deal to people won’t win them over.
There could be longer-term constitutional effects now Westminster has ignored Scotland’s rejection of the Brexit Bill.
When the Empire Windrush arrived in Tilbury Docks 70 years ago, it was on a return journey – having taken West Indian war veterans back to the Caribbean.
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A podcast on twins, including why stereotypes about their relationship are so damaging, and why they are so useful to scientists.
The world needs to put urgent pressure on Israel – and make the case to save a community.
Russia and Saudi Arabia’s new friendship is bad news for Iran.
Mental distress, addiction, debt, family dysfunction and abuse are all problems to be milked for profit.
Spain has agreed to allow the Aquarius, a boat carrying 629 migrants, to dock in Valencia. But the EU remains gridlocked over asylum rules.
After a century of debate, Europe still hasn’t figured out how to deal with its giant of a neighbour.
FreeTommy protests depict the founder of the English Defence League as a hero. But his sentencing had nothing to do with the right to protest.
The government has avoided defeat on its key piece of Brexit legislation – but for how long?
Looking at the agreement, it appears that Kim Jong-un has outmanoeuvred Donald Trump.
Alongside denuclearisation, reunification is the biggest potential game-changer on the Korean peninsula. But it remains a pipe dream.
Autistic people have an elevated risk of homelessness, according to a new study.
The tournament featured teams from Tibet, North Cyprus, the Isle of Man and many more.
Kim Jong-un may be able to “chat” in English. That’s not enough to understand Donald Trump.
The number of people with learning disabilities reported as at risk of forced marriage has risen.
Can decades of deadlock be broken by two of the world’s most unpredictable leaders?
New editor Geordie Greig will soften the line on Brexit and may take a more compassionate stance on some social issues.
Three stage-managed cheers for Keith Brown – the left is getting restless over independence.
A tale of two ‘backstop options’ for Northern Ireland after Brexit.
When it comes to ongoing security co-operation, mutual trust is crucial – but that is currently lacking.
Even for those that escape, the stigma of refusing a forced marriage separates young women from their family and community.