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Who are Hamas, Fatah and Hezbollah?
A guide to who they are and who backs them.
Why is student rent so expensive?
Soaring accommodation costs in England have left many university students struggling.
Israel and Gaza – What is the endgame?
The BBC's John Simpson examines what those involved want to achieve from the conflict.
Protests on Armistice Day - can they be banned?
Police are under pressure to ban a protest — so why has London's top cop said he can't?
Rishi Sunak’s reshuffle: what does it tell us?
David Cameron's return was the big surprise, but will this reset unite the Conservatives?
What Next for Rishi Sunak's "Stop the Boats" Strategy
The Supreme Court rules that sending some asylum-seekers to Rwanda would be unlawful.
The Autumn Statement: What is it and how will it impact us?
Many households are feeling the pinch – so what might the Chancellor have on offer?
The Chancellor's Tax and Spending Plans: How will they affect you?
Tax cuts for business and on earnings – and a crackdown on the long-term jobless.
Migrant Movements - who's coming and who's leaving the UK
Net Migration into the UK reached a record 745 thousand last year.
How To Avoid Christmas Scams
Which types of scams should you be wary of over the festive period?
Climate Deals - Are they just "blah, blah, blah"?
As the COP28 climate summit comes to an end, will the rhetoric become reality?
The Prince and the Papers
The High Court rules Prince Harry was a victim of phone hacking by Mirror Group papers.
Why is Covid-19 Still Hitting Some People Hard?
Covid is making some people feel very unwell - despite vaccines and multiple infections.
Gender Identity in Schools – What teachers in England are being advised
What do the long-awaited guidelines mean for pupils, parents and teachers?
The Asylum Backlog - What's going on?
A pledge delivered or a promise broken? Nick Eardley of BBC explains.
Reform UK - "The Tories are terrified"
What do we know about the party whose polling figures are spooking the Conservatives?
2023: the world's hottest year on record
Climate editor Justin Rowlatt explains how temperatures have soared higher than before.
Who are the Houthis and why are they attacking Red Sea ships?
Western forces have taken action after attacks on ships by the Houthis. So who are they?
Who will win the Republican vote?
All you need to know about the Iowa Republican presidential caucuses.
The PM's Rwanda Plan - Will the planes ever take off?
While his plan ed with relative ease in the Commons, there's trouble lurking ahead.
Unpacking Conflicts in the Middle East
From Gaza to Iran, Iraq to Yemen - a guide from our BBC experts.
Why Just Ken?
Why popularity doesn't necessarily mean success at the Oscars.
Why are Women Left Out of Crime Stats?
Why aren't rape and harassment included in violent crime statistics?
The Future of the Death Penalty in America
Alabama has become the first US state to execute a death row prisoner using nitrogen gas.
Will the Vape Ban Work?
How significant is it and could it reduce the number of children using disposable vapes?
The Northern Ireland Deal
After two years, unionists and republicans will share power again – how did we get here?
When Do Courts Name Children Who Kill?
The teenagers who killed Brianna Ghey are the latest to be stripped of anonymity.
The search for Abdul Shokoor Ezedi
How does a man wanted by police vanish in one of the most surveilled cities?
The Wellingborough and Kingswood By-elections
Voters in two areas go to the polls this week - what's at stake and why does it matter?
New Alzheimer's Drugs: Are They a Turning Point?
A charity has questioned whether the NHS is ready for lecanemab and donanemab.
What the by-elections told us – a polling expert's view
BBC election expert John Curtice crunches the numbers from Kingswood and Wellingborough.
