
Chief International Correspondent at The Independent, photographer, documentary filmmaker
Bel Trew is The Independent's award-winning Chief International Correspondent, photographer and documentary filmmaker currently based in Berlin. Bel has covered events across the Middle East since the start of the Arab Spring in 2011, reporting on uprisings and wars from South Sudan to Yemen, Iraq to Syria.
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The 10 best dresses celebrities from Tiffany & Co.'s Blue Book 2025 Gala
Celebrating the brand's marine-inspired collection
By Sofia Piza
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These are the 11 cult designer buys of spring 2025—and they're already selling out
From Miu Miu's must-have cowboy hat to Loewe's latest bag
By Clementina Jackson
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Prince William and Princess Kate have announced their 14th wedding anniversary plans
By Jenny Proudfoot
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10 extraordinary mothers around the world
We celebrate the life-changing work of women who are changing the world for the better
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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15 inspirational women on the action they want to accelerate this International Women's Day
"Never give up, never give up, never ever give up."
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Mind the wealth gap: why women still have less than men and what you can do about it
How money has changed for women, the wealth gaps we need to close and how to do it.
By Jessica Sheldon
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Women and girls are bearing the brunt of the climate crisis—they’re also leading the fight to solve it
Why the climate crisis is a women’s rights crisis
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Emma Mackey has found her power
“I don't think empowerment is something that can be cultivated individually; it's something that needs to be fed and nourished by other people.”
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Women in STEM: celebrating our achievements this IWD
Here's why women play a vital role in shaping the cutting edge careers of tomorrow.
By Marie Claire
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Tanya Burr shares her top 6 resources for educating yourself - and growing - this IWD
The theme of this International Women's Day is Choose to Change - let Tanya help you become a change-maker with her top resources.
By Ally Head