Mick Lynch

As rail strikes disrupt travel across the UK, what makes the RMT leader Mick Lynch tick?

• 14 mins

Clarence Thomas

The Supreme Court Justice at the centre of overturning the right to abortion in the US.

• 14 mins

Nadhim Zahawi

The new chancellor of the exchequer, promoted by Boris Johnson this week.

• 14 mins

Sarina Wiegman

The Dutch football manager tasked with leading England’s women to Euros glory on home soil

• 14 mins

Rishi Sunak

The former chancellor in the running to be the next prime minister.

• 15 mins

Liz Truss

The foreign secretary in the running to be the next prime minister.

• 15 mins

Jessie Buckley

Irish actress, singer and 2022 Mercury Prize nominee Jessie Buckley.

• 14 mins

Kwasi Kwarteng

The new Chancellor of the Exchequer, tasked with tackling the cost of living crisis

• 14 mins

Sir Mark Rowley

The new Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Sir Mark Rowley.

• 14 mins

Giorgia Meloni

The right-wing leader who's on the verge of becoming Italy's first female prime minister.

• 14 mins

Mark Fullbrook

The little-known political consultant taking on the role of No. 10's chief of staff.

• 14 mins

Lula

The left wing, working class Brazilian aiming to become president once again.

• 15 mins

Erling Haaland

Manchester City's Norwegian star striker, who has scored 20 goals in 13 games.

• 14 mins

Jeremy Hunt

The chancellor, Surrey-based entrepreneur and protege of David Cameron.

• 15 mins

Nicola Benedetti

The classical violinist taking on her biggest gig yet – director of the Edinburgh Festival

• 14 mins

Kemi Badenoch

Is the controversial trade secretary and equalities minister a future PM?

• 14 mins

Pat Cullen

The General Secretary and Chief Executive of the Royal College of Nursing.

• 14 mins

Gareth Bale

The footballing superstar leading Wales into their first World Cup since 1958.

• 14 mins

Joe Lycett

The comedian who threatened to shred £10K in David Beckham Qatar ambassador protest.

• 14 mins

Olena Zelenska

The first lady of Ukraine.

• 15 mins

Oliver Dowden

The minister organising the government response to the current wave of strikes.

• 15 mins

Wes Streeting

The Shadow Health Secretary, tipped by many as a future Labour leader.

• 14 mins

Nigella Lawson

The TV chef who told us to relax in the kitchen - especially at Christmas.

• 15 mins

Sarah Lancashire

The actor behind some of our favourite female leads.

• 15 mins

Paul Nowak

The new general secretary of the Trades Union Congress, Paul Nowak.

• 14 mins

Gillian Keegan

The new Education secretary, Gillian Keegan

• 15 mins

Hanif Kureishi

The writer whose updates from his hospital bed are captivating the world.

• 14 mins

Nan Goldin

The renowned photographer, film-maker and activist against the US opioid addiction crisis.

• 14 mins

Chris Packham

The naturalist, broadcaster, author and campaigner.

• 13 mins

Steve Barclay

The health secretary and former fusilier facing the flak over the NHS pay disputes.

• 15 mins