Whistle blowers still seeking justice.
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The protection of confidential journalistic sources in public life is vital. We must not lose it.
A refugee family, recently arrived in Glasgow.
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It could save the British government up to £173.6m in savings in asylum support.
Rosa Parks is fingerprinted by police after refusing to give up her seat.
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How far we’ve really come since two very different individuals took a stand against racism 60 years ago.
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The incoming Trump administration could do worse than learn from China in devising a new policy of economic engagement with North Korea.
Ivor Frank, Alexis Jay and Drusilla Sharpling testify to the Home Affairs Select Committee.
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Alexis Jay seems to realise failure is not an option – but she needs to bail out what looks like a sinking ship.
Fillon good.
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He’s the surprise winner of the republican nomination, but Fillon is in a strong position to attack the weaknesses of the far right.
What do you believe in?
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Four stories on belief: from the allure of cults and conspiracy theories, to the effect of trauma on faith, to the way dogma has influenced science – and if technology can actually shift our beliefs.
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Sceptics are not necessarily less intelligent or knowledgeable.
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New research offers valuable insights into the linguistic strategies used to groom child victims.
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Is the news media using data journalism properly?
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Love him or loathe him, the Cuban leader’s legacy cannot be denied.
Castro in 2004.
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The former Cuban leader, as seen through the eyes of Jean-Paul Sartre.
Could I just squeeze in the middle?
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The rules have changed but the former PM still knows how to play the game.
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Jock culture has often stopped people talking about abuse.
Peace is for everyone – and so is justice.
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Colombia’s deal with the FARC means third parties implicated in international crimes could at last face justice.
Balance is an empty term these days.
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In a ‘post-truth’ world, presenting both points of view can often be misleading.
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The most disastrous conflict to break out in the Obama years is still nowhere near its end. It could have been very different.
A court drawing of Thomas Mair.
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We all too readily associate terrorism with Islamic extremism. Thomas Mair’s motivations may have been different but his crime was the same.
Anti-WTO protesters in Seattle, 1999.
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As the world pulls up its drawbridges, it’s time to revive the ideas of a remarkable and unfairly derided movement.
Escalating abuse.
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Coercive and controlling behaviour is a crime – police now need to join the dots to save women at threat from partners.
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A linguistic battle between Brexiteers and Remainers shows how far we’ve come from a clear definition.
The BBC will add 11 new languages in its biggest expansion in 70 years.
Life-changing.
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Little thought is given to the well-being of those in custody.
Empty again.
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The chancellor’s autumn statement only just about managed to distribute some JAM.
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The new president-elect delivered some mixed messages during the campaign.