Fiona Mitchell

Correspondent

Resignations and recriminations not steadying BBC ship

The crisis the BBC faces is one of the most serious in decades. Resignations, recriminations and regrets have abounded in a week capped off by a renewed threat by the US President to sue the BBC for anywhere between $1bn-$5bn, writes Fiona Mitchell.

Analysis and Comment • 16 Nov

Prince Andrew effectively banished from royal family

Though he died in 2019, Jeffrey Epstein's life has cast a shadow longer than he might have imagined, and more damaging than many of his circle will have wished.

Analysis and Comment • 18 Oct

Donald Trump (L) holds hands and speaks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Israeli parliament

Trump receives hero's welcome at Israeli parliament

Confident US President Donald Trump stands before the Israeli Parliament as a "hero" as he says he expects peace in the Middle East to last.

Analysis and Comment • 13 Oct

Men and boys look happy as they wave their hands in the air in a dark outdoor area

Peace deal shows rare hope after brutal two years of war

After two years of war and numerous false dawns on the prospect of a ceasefire, last night marked a major breakthrough as Israel and Hamas finally signed off on the first phase of a Gaza peace plan.

Analysis and Comment • 09 Oct

A collage of various US presidents meeting Russian leaders

Watch: Long line of historic US-Russia summits

When US President Donald Trump meets his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Alaska it will be the latest in a long line of historic summits between leaders of two major world powers.

World • 15 Aug

The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, where the tomb of Pope Francis is located

Francis's tomb site likely to become place of pilgrimage

One week ago today, Pope Francis's appearance in St Peter's Square led many to believe his health might be stabilising or even improving.

Analysis and Comment • 27 Apr

Rome preparing for mammoth task of Pope's funeral

Rome is a city getting ready. Security cordons and a heavy police and army presence around the Vatican and the wider area give an indication of the size of the events which will take place here in the coming days.

Europe • 23 Apr