Lydia Smith

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Lydia is the deputy editor of the Features and Trending desk with a focus on human rights, gender and health.

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Rio 2016: Ten of the most sexist moments from the Olympic Games so far

Simone Biles, Katie Ledecky and Laura Trott have faced gendered double-standards at Rio.

Aug 17, 2016

A-Level results day 2016: No university offers or missed your grades? Here is how to use Clearing

A step-by-step guide to A-Level results day on Thursday 18 August.

Aug 17, 2016

Night Tube: When does the 24-hour London Underground service start?

Dates, timetable and prices - here is everything you need to know about the new service.

Aug 15, 2016

Japan's 'comfort women': Who were the 200,000 women sold for sex during WWII?

It was one of the biggest cases of human trafficking in the 20th century - and still causes international tension.

Aug 14, 2016

Britons warned against travel to Thailand following bomb attacks in Phuket and Hua Hin

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has advised against all but essential travel to affected areas.

Aug 12, 2016

Southern rail strike: Angry passengers speak out against under fire franchise

Southern rail strike: 'Everyone hates them - everyone is affected,' say angry passengers

A five-day rail strike has started with hundreds of trains cancelled across south east England.

Aug 05, 2016

Dubai plane crash-landing: How do you safely evacuate an aircraft in an emergency?

Footage has emerged showing passengers retrieving their belongings before exiting a burning aircraft.

Aug 04, 2016

Russell Square stabbing: What we know so far about the knife attack and Norwegian Somali suspect

A 19-year-old man arrested after stabbing left one woman dead and five injured in central London.

Aug 04, 2016

Zika in the US: How the virus spread to an arty Miami suburb from the Brazil epicentre

Florida health officials say there are now 15 people in Miami who contracted the virus locally.

Aug 03, 2016

Southern Rail strike: When is the industrial action and how will it affect passengers?

A five-day rail strike has begun with hundreds of trains cancelled across south east England.

Aug 03, 2016

Are 'bottomless booze' brunches fuelling dangerous drinking habits in the UK?

An alcohol addiction specialist has criticised unlimited alcohol deals for promoting unhealthy drinking.

Aug 02, 2016

MH370: What debris has been found from the missing Malaysia Airlines plane?

Aircraft parts believed to belong to the plane have been discovered since 2015.

Aug 01, 2016

Rio Olympics 2016: Does the Zika virus pose a great enough risk to cancel the Games?

Health experts have called for the Rio Olympic Games to be delayed over fears it will spread the Zika outbreak.

Jul 30, 2016

Byron Burger profile: The restaurant chain under fire after migrants arrested in immigration raid

Dozens of workers at burger chain have been arrested in an 'intelligence-led' raid by immigration officials.

Jul 28, 2016

Read Bill Clinton's DNC 2016 speech endorsing presidential candidate and wife Hillary Clinton

Former president's speech caps historic night in which Hillary nominated Democratic presidential candidate.

Jul 27, 2016

Rio 2016 Olympics: When do the Games start? Everything you need to know

Key dates, big events and how to watch - here is our guide to the 2016 competition.

Jul 27, 2016

Orphaned by Aids: Uganda's child carers – 'I had no money, how could I pay for school?'

More than a million children in the country have been orphaned because of HIV and Aids.

Jul 23, 2016

RNC 2016: Here is how many times Donald Trump trashed Hillary Clinton in his acceptance speech

The Republican presidential nominee denounced his Democrat counterpart 10 times during the speech

Jul 22, 2016

Labour leadership contest: What you need to know as Jeremy Corbyn and Owen Smith go head to head

When is the election? Who can vote? When is the result? A guide to the Labour leadership contest.

Jul 21, 2016

Who is Donald Trump's wife Melania – the potential first lady of the United States?

Melania Trump, formerly Melanija Knavs, speaks five languages and runs a jewellery business.

Jul 19, 2016

Qandeel Baloch profile: Pakistani social media star murdered in 'honour killing' by brother

The actress, model and celebrity was known for her daring posts in the largely conservative nation.

Jul 18, 2016

Nice attack: Travel advice issued for Britons and tourists in France following Bastille Day tragedy

People still in French Riviera town of Nice advised to remain indoors.

Jul 15, 2016

Pokemon Go: Is catching a Pikachu on your phone really good for your mental health?

Players are reporting the popular app is helping with anxiety, depression and low self-esteem.

Jul 13, 2016

Britain's new prime minister Theresa May has a rocky history on LGBT rights and equality

The Conservative party leader has a mixed voting history on same-sex marriage, adoption and civil partnerships

Jul 13, 2016

Theresa May: Where Britain's next prime minister stands on women's rights

We look at the prime minister-in-waiting's views on migrant womens' rights, the gender pay gap and abortion.

Jul 12, 2016

Brexit will make it more difficult for women in Ireland to access abortions in Britain

A need for passports could mean delays and higher costs for women already under a great deal of stress.

Jul 09, 2016

Falcon Heights shooting: World reacts to fatal police shooting of Philando Castile in Minnesota

Lavish Reynolds live-streamed moments after her boyfriend was fatally shot by Minneapolis police.

Jul 07, 2016

Oscar Pistorius has successfully played the victim - Reeva Steenkamp will never see justice

Paralympic gold medallist was handed a six-year prison sentence for shooting Steenkamp in 2013.

Jul 06, 2016

Oscar Pistorius could serve just two years in prison for murdering girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp

The Paralympic gold medallist was handed a six-year prison sentence for shooting Steenkamp in 2013.