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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Juliana Marins: Brazilian tourist who fell off Indonesian volcano found dead

3 days ago | bbc.com | Flora Drury |Rachel Hagan

Juliana Marins survived the initial fall during an early morning hike along a trail on Mount Rinjani.
Princess of Wales pulls out of Royal Ascot appearance

1 week ago | aol.com | Sean Coughlan |Rachel Hagan

The Princess of Wales has pulled out from a planned attendance at Royal Ascot. Catherine, who is making a gradual return to public life after her cancer diagnosis last year, is trying to find the right balance as she fully returns to public engagements, according to royal sources. The princess was said to be disappointed to miss the sporting occasion in Berkshire, where she would have appeared in the carriage procession.
Princess of Wales pulls out of Royal Ascot appearance

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Sean Coughlan |Rachel Hagan

NowCNN — Catherine, Princess of Wales dropped out of a planned engagement at Royal Ascot at short notice on Wednesday. Kate, 43, had been expected to join her husband Prince William as well as King Charles and Queen Camilla in the traditional carriage procession at the racecourse. She is understood to be …
Despite US and EU relief, UK sanctions delay Syria's recovery

3 weeks 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

4 weeks ago | aol.com | Jaroslav Lukiv |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 accuses Russia of undermining next round of peace talks

4 weeks 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

4 weeks 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 month 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 month 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 month 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.