China’s attitude towards Myanmar reflects a bigger strategy: to bolster its presence in Asia at the expense of the established American-led order.
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Brexit negotiations threaten the peacebuilding efforts that have taken place since the Good Friday Agreement.
The Northern Irish party were horrified at the suggestion that Brexit might mean different customs rules. But when it comes to women’s rights, it’s a different story.
Prime Minister Theresa May proved a bit of a push over instead of wielding the axe in her cabinet reshuffle.
The leader of Windsor council wants the streets cleared of homeless people ahead of the royal wedding – saying some people are choosing to sleep rough.
A century and a half after the last convict ship docked in Australia, new research is uncovering what happened to those who were transported.
Historians, commentators and thinkers have written endless books on how the US presidency works. None of them applies to the incumbent, Donald Trump.
America finds itself in uncharted territory under Donald Trump – not least when it comes to climate change and Israel policy.
As the service becomes more professional and diverse, the less it can be influenced by boys’ clubs.
With a hollowed-out agenda and a cynical attitude to corruption, Iran’s reformist forces have squandered their people’s trust.
A new breed of officers hold different views on what it means to be in the police.
A new campaign seeks to support all women affected by sexism, whether famous or not.
Smuggling, piracy and sanctions-busting are all part of life on the ocean wave.
Several post-communist member states are moving further and further away from European Union norms.
Child sexual abuse is rising but there is still ignorance around how to speak to and support children who are badly in need of help.
The criminal underworld of the BBC drama McMafia is full of glitz and glamour. In Britain, organised crime is far closer to home.
Iran’s main opposition is loath to embrace a new wave of protesters. It may soon have no choice.
There is enormous pressure on young people to strive, perform and achieve. And the data indicate that many are struggling to cope.
There are still far too few female, black, Asian and minority ethnic judges.
A brutal backlash against a Harvey Weinstein accuser has helped galvanise the feminist movement.
Cuts to legal aid could see paralegals taking on more case work.
The nationwide anti-government protests in Iran could have significant implications in Syria and beyond.
The Chinese zodiac predicts justice, openness, tolerance and innovation for the year ahead. After a difficult political year, it could be just the tonic.
On December 30, 1967 the UK’s highest court drew a line in the sand over the rise of casinos. Here’s what happened next.