In our first blog post of the year, you will read about some of the occasions in 2024 when we heard about the ‘other world’ taking a breath. Sometimes, it was a long, deep gasp of air, others a rattly asthmatic cough.

Stories of hope from 2024: Karunalaya’s shelter victory in Chennai, Alaa al-Dali becoming first cyclist to compete for Palestine, Gaza Requiem at Westminster and Sumud fundraiser at Union Chapel.