Lindsey Hilsum
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Rescuers save life of baby born under the rubble in Syria
Our reporters have not been able to get into northern Syria where there has also been huge destruction and loss of life. → Read More
Israeli forces kill nine Palestinians in West Bank raid
A raid by Israeli special forces has left nine Palestinians dead. One of the dead was a 61-year-old woman. → Read More
Inside Ukraine’s ‘drone school’ battling Russia from the sky (Dubbed)
Air raid sirens sounded in Kyiv and other major cities across Ukraine as Russian missiles again threatened the country's infrastructure It's the latest round of attacks aimed at causing maximum disruption to power supplies as the bitter winter begins to take hold across the country. → Read More
Syrian refugees stranded on Greek islet after attempting to enter country
Dozens of Syrian refugees are stranded on a Greek islet beside a highly militarised border crossing - as they attempted to enter the country from Turkey to seek asylum. → Read More
Captagon: The drug turning Lebanon and Syria into narco-states
It fuelled the Syrian war, and now it's propping up both the Syrian and Lebanese economies. → Read More
Archbishop Desmond Tutu: Nobel Peace laureate dies aged 90
He was a hero of the struggle against Apartheid, who became South Africa's moral conscience and then its architect of reconciliation - his language laced with wit and wisdom. → Read More
Afghanistan: Pakistan intelligence chief arrives in Kabul, as fighting continues in Panjshir Valley
Heavy fighting has been taking place in Afghanistan's Panjshir Valley where militia fighters claim they're holding out against Taliban forces overnight, amid premature rumours that the Taliban had captured the territory. → Read More
Afghan president prepares to meet Biden, as UN expresses alarm at Taliban gains
President Biden is meeting his Afghan counterpart Ashraf Ghani tomorrow in the White House with a promise of millions of dollars of humanitarian aid and billions more in security assistance. → Read More
Joe Biden pledges to reset US foreign policy
Joe Biden has given his first foreign policy speech since becoming US President, marking a return to traditional diplomacy, and he said it would be a reset after four years of “America First” under Donald Trump. So what are the implications for the UK? → Read More
The global challenges Joe Biden will face as president
On top of tackling climate change - Mr Biden will inherit a long list of formidable foreign policy challenges - from relations with China and Iran's nuclear ambitions - to the Middle East peace process. → Read More
On the ground in Pennsylvania – the state that gave Joe Biden victory
It’s been third time lucky for Joe Biden in his bid for the White House – his supporters have rushed out onto the streets in celebration – while foreign leaders have begun offering their congratulations – Mr Biden himself will be giving an address tonight in his home town of Wilmington. Our international editor Lindsey Hilsum is in Philadelphia – the state which made it all happen. → Read More
Result of US election could hinge on handful of swing states
The future of the next four years could depend on it. → Read More
Police shooting of Black man in Philadelphia leads to protests
Last night saw the shooting of a Black man by police officers in Philadelphia, sparking protests and some violent clashes on the streets – something Americans have seen much of this year, following the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. → Read More
How the Trump campaign is targeting Hispanic voters
Voters are being bombarded with messages again - some official - but much of it misinformation and fake news. The Democrats are so concerned they've asked the FBI to investigate. → Read More
Israel in national lockdown as Covid cases soar in India
Tonight marks the start of the Jewish new year and a fortnight which includes the holiest days in its calendar. → Read More
Rwandan government accused of ‘enforced disappearance’ of ‘Hotel Rwanda’ manager
A human rights charity has accused the Rwandan government of the “enforced disappearance” of the hotel manager whose story inspired the Oscar-nominated film Hotel Rwanda. → Read More
Thousands in desperate need after fire destroys Greece’s biggest refugee camp
This week a number of camp residents tested positive for coronavirus, and the Greek authorities say they believe the fires were started deliberately, in protest against the camp being put under quarantine. → Read More
Doctors say Alexei Navalny can be flown to Germany for treatment
Doctors in Russia have said the opposition leader Alexei Navalny can be flown to Germany for treatment. → Read More
Military coup: Soldiers kick out the president of Mali
The United Nations Security Council is holding an emergency meeting tonight after soldiers seized control in Mali. → Read More
Dozens of migrant workers among Beirut explosion victims
They were from Syria, Bangladesh, the Philippines and Ethiopia - dozens of those who died in the Beirut explosion were migrant workers, employed at the port or in neighbourhoods nearby. → Read More