Saskia O'Donoghue

France

State of emergency declared in parts of France after flooding

The regions of Pas-de-Calais and Haute-Savoie have been particularly badly affected, with thousands forced to evacuate and many still without electricity or heating.

15 November 2023

Gaza

'No childhood for them': The desperate situation for children in Gaza

More than a hundred children have been killed on a daily basis since the conflict in Gaza began on 7 October and, for many, a happy childhood is little more than a distant dream.

13 November 2023

World News

Europe's trans murders remain at 'consistently high level'

Murders of trans and gender-diverse people were reported for the first time this year in Armenia, Belgium and Slovakia.

13 November 2023

Gaza

Fighting rages near main Gaza hospital with people trapped inside

The latest developments from the Israel-Hamas war.

12 November 2023

United Kingdom

Protesters in London clash with police ahead of pro-Palestinian march

The demonstrators, thought be right-wing, shouted 'England 'til I die' and carried St. George's flags ahead of Armistice Day events in the capital.

11 November 2023

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Kherson liberation first anniversary marked as Russia investigates train derailment

The latest developments from the Ukraine war.

11 November 2023

Gaza

Netanyahu rejects ceasefire calls as Gaza's main hospital goes dark

The latest developments from the Israel-Hamas war.

11 November 2023

Croatia

Croatia recalls Coca-Cola drinks following cases of poisonings

Victims of the allegedly tainted drinks include a 19-year-old who was hospitalised with damage to the digestive tract.

8 November 2023

France

Is France really going to host a Winter Olympics on the Mediterranean?

The French National Olympic and Sports Committee has caused bemusement with their decision to put forward the famously sunny city of Nice as a potential host of the 2030 Winter Games.

8 November 2023

France

France’s Le Pen calls on her supporters to march against anti-Semitism

Is Marine Le Pen's attempt to appeal to Jewish voters a cynical ploy or an attempt to re-frame the controversial far-right party in modern politics?

8 November 2023

Gaza

Israel Hamas war: Pictures of the week

A selection of some of the most impactful pictures as Israel Hamas conflict spills into a fourth week.

5 November 2023

United Kingdom

UK Home Secretary wants to ban homeless people from living in tents - calling it ‘lifestyle choice’

Suella Braverman is proposing new laws to restrict the use of tents by homeless people, taking to X - formerly Twitter - to say many see it as a mere lifestyle choice.

4 November 2023

Gaza

Israel-Hamas war: Erdogan cuts ties with Netanyahu as Israeli PM rejects call for humanitarian pause

The latest developments from the Israel Hamas war.

4 November 2023

World News

After 'Leonormania': Who are Europe's next generation of young royals?

Having just turned 18, Crown Princess Leonor of Spain has been winning over royal fans throughout Europe - but who are the other up-and-coming young royals you should know about?

4 November 2023

Gaza

‘A curse to be a parent in Gaza’: Inside the region where more than 3,600 children have been killed

Gaza Health Ministry data released last week has shown that, as of 26 October, 2,001 children ages 12 and under had been killed - including 615 who were 3 or younger. That figure is expected to rise as the war rages on.

2 November 2023

Gaza

Israel Hamas war: Civil order 'breaks down' in Gaza as strikes damage hospital and death toll rises

All the latest developments from the Israel Hamas war.

29 October 2023

Gaza

Israel Hamas war: UN warns Gaza ground offensive will cause even 'more pain' as death toll climbs

All the latest developments from the Israel Hamas war.

28 October 2023

United Kingdom

Could the next UK general election be in the hands of undecided women?

With 25% of women currently undecided on who to vote for in next year’s expected general election, experts say their votes have the power to swing the next vote.

28 October 2023

World News

Trans rights in Europe: Where does your country stand?

While a number of European nations have been praised by leading trans organisations for their commitment to improving rights for the marginalised group, others - including Slovakia and the UK - have been told they still have a long way to go.

28 October 2023

Russia

Increases in abortion restrictions in Russia spark outrage

The government's plan to restrict access to abortion as well as emergency contraceptives comes at a time in the conflict with Ukraine where women are increasingly deciding not to have children.

27 October 2023