On both sides of the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan, members of the Hazara minority, who practice Shia Islam, have become a prime target for various Sunni terrorist groups such as the Taliban and Islamic State...
How video games helped me come to terms with depression – BBC News
Despite there being an estimated 2.5 billion active gamers around the world, there is a lot of confusion and debate around the effect video games have on our mental health and wellbeing.
Russian police crack down on opposition activists across country – BBC News
The jailing of Putin critic Alexei Navalny has sparked outrage and protests across Russia. But the Kremlin seems determined to put a stop to them. The police have been systematically targeting opposition activists all...
UK’s R number falls to below one for the first time since July
The UK’s coronavirus reproduction number – or ‘R’ number – has fallen to below one for the first time since July.
Economy suffers deepest slump since 1709
The UK economy has suffered its deepest annual slump since the Great Frost of 1709. Early estimates showed that GDP tumbled by 9.9% in 2020.
Woman shot during Myanmar protests
WARNING: This report contains distressing images. Mya Thwe Thwe Khaing is in a critical condition in hospital after being shot in the head during protests in Myanmar.