Rachel Hagan

London

Broadcaster, Journalist and Producer at Freelance

Award-winning freelance foreign news reporter, broadcaster and producer for @BBCWorld, @TelGlobalHealth, @thetimes and others. Views my own.

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Articles

Despite US and EU relief, UK sanctions delay Syria's recovery

4 days ago | newarab.com | Rachel Hagan

In Jobar, a once-thriving district on the edge of Damascus, not even the dead were spared former dictator Bashar al-Assad’s ruthless bombardment. The cemetery is a jumble of shattered tombs. Fragments of headstones lie on the ground, Arabic inscriptions mismatched, as grieving relatives attempt the bleakest kind of jigsaw puzzle. Bomb craters swallow graves, and at their rims, fragments of bone. Abo Ali points to a child’s femur. It is the knowledge of a doctor, though many here now share it.
Ukraine accuses Russia of undermining next round of peace talks

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Rachel Hagan

Ukraine's President has questioned Russia's commitment to progressing peace talks after Moscow confirmed it was sending a team to talks in Istanbul on Monday. Russia is yet to send its negotiating proposals to Ukraine - a key demand by Kyiv. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow's conditions for a ceasefire would be discussed in Turkey. But Volodymyr Zelensky accused Moscow of "doing everything it can to ensure the next possible meeting is fruitless".
Ukraine awaiting Russia peace proposal ahead of Istanbul talks

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Rachel Hagan

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Ukraine had already sent its own "vision of future steps" to Russia, adding that Moscow "must accept an unconditional ceasefire" to pave the way for broader negotiations. "We are interested in seeing these meetings continue because we want the war to end this year," Sybiha said during a joint press conference with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan on Friday.
German chancellor promises to help Ukraine produce long-range missiles

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Rachel Hagan |Jessica Parker

Germany's new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has told Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky that Berlin will help Kyiv produce long-range missiles to defend itself from Russian attack. "We want to talk about production and we will not publicly discuss details," he said, when asked by reporters in Berlin if Germany would supply Kyiv with its Taurus missiles.
Germany's Merz promises to help Ukraine produce long-range missiles

1 week ago | bbc.com | Rachel Hagan

Germany's Merz promises to help Ukraine produce long-range missilesAnadolu via Getty ImagesGermany's new chancellor (R) greeted Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky to Berlin on WednesdayGermany's new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has told Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky that Berlin will help Kyiv produce long-range missiles to defend itself from Russian attack.
EU says Israeli strikes in Gaza go beyond what is necessary to fight Hamas

1 week ago | bbc.com | Rachel Hagan

The EU is one of the largest donors of humanitarian aid to Gaza, yet Kallas said most of it was currently unable to get to Palestinians who need it. Israel imposed a complete blockade on Gaza in March and only began allowing a trickle of aid in after 11 weeks. "The majority of the aid to Gaza is provided by the EU but it's not reaching the people as it is blocked by Israel," Kallas said.
Slovakia approves sale of brown bear meat to public

1 week ago | bbc.com | Rachel Hagan

Slovakia approves sale of brown bear meat to public Getty ImagesBrown bears are a protected species under EU lawThe meat of brown bears, a protected species in the EU, could soon be available to eat in Slovakia after the government approved plans for sale. Last month, the cabinet authorised a plan to shoot about a quarter of the country's 1,300 brown bears in response to some recent fatal encounters.
Country needs trees to survive

1 week ago | ypct.com.au | Rachel Hagan

f57574c89406410017eb437a1247bfc7 FIRE IS LIFE... National Indigenous network Firesticks says Western burning practices, though well intentioned, have often contributed to further damage to the Country by lighting hazard-reduction fires that are too hot and lit at the wrong time and in the wrong place. Nharangga fire practitioner Peter Turner agrees and warns there are dead trees that have not received enough water all over the peninsula.
Yorketown turning over a new leaf

1 week ago | ypct.com.au | Rachel Hagan

a3f8fc4a0c08b306901d52def70d142b SOWING SEEDS... Rob Daniell is looking for volunteers to help him bring the natural environment back into Yorketown. News Yorketown turning over a new leaf May 27 2025 Updated 5 minutes ago YORKETOWN’S 10 existing street trees are about to branch out and welcome in so... Subscribe to Yorke Peninsula Country Times to read the full story.
Trump agrees to extend EU trade talks after 50% tariff threat

1 week ago | bilaterals.org | Rachel Hagan

Negotiations EU-US (TTIP) BBC | 26 May 2025Trump agrees to extend EU trade talks after 50% tariff threatby Rachel HaganUS President Donald Trump has agreed to extend a deadline to negotiate tariffs with the European Union by more than a month.