Ben Wallace says those backing Paul ‘Pen’ Farthing’s evacuation effort are interfering with work to save Afghans Afghanistan – live updatesThe UK defence secretary has accused supporters of a former British marine attempting to evacuate his shelter ani…
Malaria trial shows ‘striking’ 70% reduction in severe illness in children
A study in Burkina Faso and Mali suggests combining anti-malarial drugs and vaccination could reduce deaths and hospitalisationsA trial combining vaccinations and prevention drugs has substantially lowered the number of children dying of malaria in two…
Afghans who risked their lives for Britain are being abandoned to a terrible fate | Mary Fitzgerald
For all the fine words from ministers, very little is being done for those most at risk from Taliban retributionAs the Taliban started searching their neighbourhood, Abdul and his wife began to hide with different relatives across Kabul. One night they…
‘Unusual mortality’: the plight of Florida’s manatees – in pictures
Seagrass beds along Florida’s east coast have collapsed, wiping out an important manatee food source. With nothing to eat, scientists are racing to save this gentle marine mammal Continue reading…
A flying fox, Monet’s garden and a giant kaleidoscope: Thursday’s best photos
The Guardian’s picture editors select photo highlights from around the world Continue reading…
Fashion brands sign new deal on Bangladesh garment workers’ safety
Campaigners and union leaders praise accord, which replaces one agreed after 2013 Rana Plaza fireCampaigners have hailed a new agreement designed to protect garment workers in Bangladesh, signed by the likes of H&M and Inditex, which owns Zara and …
Angela Merkel scores higher in approval ratings than any current world leader
Exclusive: of six countries surveyed, poll reveals chancellor is most appreciated for handling of German economy Almost 16 years after she first became Germany’s chancellor, Angela Merkel’s approval ratings in five major European countries and the Unit…
Qatar has failed to explain up to 70% of migrant worker deaths in past 10 years – Amnesty
World Cup host has not properly investigated fatalities, rights group says, citing concerns over heat stress and safetyWorld Cup host Qatar has failed to investigate the deaths of thousands of migrant workers in the past decade, according to a new repo…
Months after Ma’Khia Bryant’s killing, Columbus police more emboldened than ever
Since 2013, officers in Columbus, Ohio, have killed children at a higher rate than most other US police forces – but they lack any real accountabilityOn 20 April, millions held their breath as they waited for a judge to read the verdict that the former…
Haiti’s earthquake has compounded years of corruption and political crisis | Jonathan M Katz
The 2010 earthquake response was riddled with failure. Haitians cannot afford another catastropheThe latest statistics from Haiti’s August 14 earthquake are stark: at least 2,207 people have been confirmed dead and more than 12,000 injured. More than 1…