World Watch

Britain shaped by Thatcher’s “Iron Lady” legacy

We take a look at the “Iron Lady” who transformed Britain and inspired conservatives around the world during her 11 years in power.

Malala launches girls education charity

Celebrity donations have helped to launch the Malala Fund, a charity that will support the education of up to 40 girls in Pakistan.

Getting to school at all costs

These students battle the elements and war zones, climb mountains, cross rivers and dangerous bridges so that they can attend school. Watch as they defy the odds all in the name of education.

Taking motherhood into their own hands

A female-only village in a very traditional Vietnam is upending centuries-old traditions and redefining parenthood.

The life of Franklin D. Roosevelt

Loosely based on a true story, Hyde Park on Hudson hits cinemas this month, chronicling the affair of Franklin D. Roosevalt’s relationship with his distant cousin Margaret “Daisy” Suckley (Laura Linney)

5 of our favourite April Fool’s pranks

Google, Lindsay Lohan, even President Obama got into the April Fool’s spirit this year, unleashing their prankster selves for a day. Here are our five favourite hoaxes from April 1.

Gallery: Holi – The Festival of Colours

Heralding the beginning of Spring, Holi, also known as the festival of colours, takes place in India and Nepal. Scroll through our vivid gallery of celebration shots.

Announcing the winners of our Easter Egg Hunt

Announcing, the winners of our online Easter egg hunt competition!

Red equality symbol in support of gay marriage goes viral

Millions of social media users have been sharing a simple red logo to show their support for gay marriage this week.

Alabama school bans ‘Easter’

Students at an elementary school in the United States have been banned from using the word “Easter”, all in the name of religious diversity.

Cyprus bailout talks underway

All eyes are on Cyprus as the small island nation awaits news of its economic fate, having become the latest casualty of the debt-wrought Eurozone.

Gillard Apologises For Forced Adoptions

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard apologises for the country’s forced adoption policy between 1950-1970. Julie Noce reports.

Crowd hopeful after Pope Francis’s inauguration

Pope Francis issues a strong appeal for the protection of the environment and the defence of the weakest members of society, leaving many hopeful after his inaugural Mass.

Overloaded transport

Bangladesh’ brothels

MiNDFOOD writer Joanna Tovia has just returned from an emotional trip to Bangladesh with Save the Children Fund. There she encountered the horrific lives of women and their children who are sold as sex workers to Asia’s largest brothel.

New Pope Delivers First Blessing

Pope Francis, the former Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina, has delivered his first blessing as successor of Benedict XVI.

In the footsteps of the cardinal

Vatican TV releases a recreation of the passage the cardinals will take as they arrive at the conclave to elect the next pope.

Syrian Refugee Tide Hits One Million Mark

We take a look in pictures at life in the refugee camps as the Syrians refugee crisis reaches the one million milestone, after two years of civil war & conflict.

Ending violence against women

Today, as we commemorate International Women’s Day, we are being asked to acknowledge the acts of violence still committed against women everywhere.

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez dead at 58

Venezuela’s charismatic and controversial president Hugo Chavez dies at age 58 after a several year battle with cancer.

Women need more leadership in Catholic Church

The role of women in the Roman Catholic Church is a key challenge area that needs to be addressed by the next pontificate, according to an influential senior cardinal.

Pope Benedict XVI bids farewell

Tens of thousands of Catholic pilgrims bid farewell to Pope Benedict as he holds an emotional final general audience at St. Peter’s Square.

Hot Air Balloon Pilot Tried To Land Before Crash: Witness

A witness in Luxor, Egypt describes a hot air balloon crash that killed at least 18 tourists when the aircraft’s gas pipe burst in mid-air.

IKEA meatballs with horsemeat sold across EU

IKEA confirms a batch of recalled Swedish meatballs that contained horsemeat were sold in up to 13 European countries.

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