A new IDS Bulletin ‘Democracy Contested’ reveals how identity-based narratives centred on religion, race, gender, and nationalism are influencing citizens and their voting choices. This shift in voter behaviour shapes the rise of autocratic leaders and movements that challenge them.

UNICEF report warns of unprecedented displacement crisis as violence and collapsing services push children to the brink 08 October 2025

Jerusalem/Tel Aviv (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has started a multi-phase operation to facilitate the release and transfer of hostages and detainees as part of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. The complex operation, which takes place at the request of the parties, is crucial to reuniting separated families.

Launched in 2016, the Moore Inventor Fellows program set out to support 50 early-career academic inventors developing tools and technologies with the potential to make significant advances in science, environmental conservation, and patient care.