Fiona Mitchell

Correspondent

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

Pope Francis greets crowds on St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday

Faithful will say goodbye, as Pope did on Easter Sunday

Pope Francis • 22 Apr

Pope Francis put his own stamp on the pontificate during a challenging tenure

Early indicators showed that Pope worked on his own terms

From the early days of his papacy, Pope Francis showed that he would operate on his own terms, writes Fiona Mitchell.

Pope Francis • 21 Apr

Pope Francis delivers a blessing from his studio overlooking St Peter's Square on 12 January

Vatican's forthright updates stem online Pope speculation

Analysis and Comment • 26 Feb

An Israeli strike killed dozens in Beirut on Friday, including two Hezbollah commanders and several children

No end in sight to hostilities between Israel, Hezbollah

As Israel's military basks in the knowledge that it has successfully carried out several tactical strikes against Hezbollah, the strategic impact of this week is less clear, writes Fiona Mitchell.

Analysis and Comment • 22 Sep 24

The smouldering remains of cladding on the burnt-out shell of the Grenfell Tower, after the conflagration engulfed the building, claiming 72 lives

Families and survivors await the final Grenfell report

The second and final report into the Grenfell fire tragedy which claimed 72 lives in June 2017 is due to be published on Wednesday, five years after the first phase of the inquiry was completed.

UK • 01 Sep 24

Ukraine's incursion is challenging Vladimir Putin's habitual projection of strength (File image)

Ukrainian incursion brings war home to Russians

With foreign troops on Russian soil for the first time since World War II, the world is watching to see how Vladimir Putin responds to Ukraine's unexpected military gambit.

Analysis and Comment • 17 Aug 24

Keir Starmer has already struck a cautious note, aware as he is of the difficulties ahead

Starmer set for short-lived honeymoon as he takes office

For now, Keir Starmer can enjoy something of a political honeymoon as he marks his first return to parliament as Prime Minister, his first Prime Ministers Questions, and first international engagements. But it is likely to be a short-lived honeymoon, writes Fiona Mitchell.

Analysis and Comment • 06 Jul 24