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From London to Orlando: Thousands stand defiant in Soho

#SohoVigil — In the wake of the Orlando killings, it's been hard to know how to react - gut-wrenching anguish and a deep sense of mourning have taken over. Last night Londoners held a vigil to remember the victims of the homophobic terror attack, one that has shaken LGBT people globally.

  • Reportage
  • Michael Segalov

We Cry Real Tears: As LGBT people, we're still fighting for our safe havens

From where I stand — The Orlando massacre has thrown a community into mourning, but the reality is LGBT people face violence and oppression everyday.

  • Activism
  • Michael Segalov

London's DIY drag night that's taking the world by storm

The woman behind the party — After eight years of outrage and counting, Sink The Pink's infamous parties are legendary around the globe. We spoke to Amy Redmond, Sink The Pink co-founder, about their DIY beginnings and queering the London scene.

  • Culture
  • Michael Segalov

From Selma to Stardust: Steve Schapiro on shooting the heroes of our time

A life in pictures — Photographer Steve Schapiro has spent decades shooting moments that made history. Ahead of his latest exhibition - Heroes - in London, he reflects on a lifetime capturing the people who changed the world.

  • Culture
  • Michael Segalov

The Kids of Calais: Portraits of Europe's forgotten children

The young faces of a crisis — For refugees arriving in Europe, life remains to be tough. Dangerous journeys end in prejudice and poverty, as European governments continue to turn their backs. Photographer James Rippingale headed to Calais 'Jungle' to capture the faces of the children with their lives suspended, waiting for a new place to call home.

  • Reportage
  • Michael Segalov

Pageantry, pomp and politics in North Korea

A once in a generation congress — This weekend North Korea will see the ruling Workers' Party of Korea's Seventh Congress - the first event of its kind for over 30 years. There'll be parading soldiers and crowds galore, but there's a lot going on beneath the surface. We asked an expert what it all means.

  • Reportage
  • Michael Segalov

Anti-Semitism is not anti-Zionism and it's time we all accept it

From where I stand — It’s time we talked about anti-Semitism - and not just on the British left. When anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism are branded together, the consequences are dangerous.

  • Opinion
  • Michael Segalov

Londoners held a die in as air pollution is killing us all

Struggling to breathe — Air pollution levels are dangerously high, and thousands of people are dying. Last night campaigners in London shut down a street outside the Department of Transport, to call on the government to take action.

  • Activism
  • Michael Segalov

Protestors storm Royal College of Physicians to fight the NHS sell-off

The execs putting profits before people — As junior doctors go on an unprecedented all-out strike, private healthcare companies meet in London to discuss how to suck cash out of the National Health Service.

  • Activism
  • Michael Segalov

For desperate refugees this small Greek village is Europe's impenetrable final frontier

Inside Idomeni — Sat close to Greece's border with Macedonia is Idomeni, a small village that's currently the temporary home to thousands of refugees. Photographer Gus Palmer reports from the ground.

  • Reportage
  • Michael Segalov

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