Babies bring their parents endless love, joy and strength – but raising them doesn’t come without its challenges. But what would it be like if you had to raise a baby in a war-torn country? For mothers in Areesha camp in northeast Syria, looking after their newborns takes a remarkable level of resilience.

The EU has a deep responsibility to the Afghan people - not least those who have worked tirelessly alongside European and US teams in the hope of building a brighter future for their country. Here’s a look at what Afghans need right now and what the EU can do to help.

IRC's women's protection coordinator speaks about the Girl Shine programme in AAF camp in Iraq.

As Europe deals with a heat wave, people least responsible for global emissions are on the front lines of an urgent, deadly battle against climate change.