Pauline Lockwood,

Pauline Lockwood is a seasoned news professional with extensive experience in both the UK and Asia. As a Senior News Editor for CNN based in Hong Kong, she oversees the International Desk's daily priorities and manages logistics and field teams on breaking news stories. Prior to joining CNN, Lockwood worked as a producer for various British broadcasters including Channel 4 News, Sky News, and the BBC, as well as international news outlets Al Jazeera and TRT World. Her work has taken her to significant events such as the Brexit vote in Britain, the Charlie Hebdo and Bataclan terror attacks in France, the Amatrice earthquake in Italy, and the Grenfell Tower fire in London. In 2016, she spent much of her time covering the migration crisis in Europe from Greece to various European countries including Germany, France, and Sweden. Lockwood holds a BA in War Studies and History from the University of King's College London and is fluent in French.

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

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  • Approximately 1,000 people died during the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia in June 2022.
  • The Saudi Interior Ministry reported their deaths as natural causes due to heat stroke

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Recent Articles

550 Lives Lost: The Tragic Consequences of Extreme Heat During the 2023 Hajj Pilgrimage

550 Lives Lost: The Tragic Consequences of Extreme Heat During the 2023 Hajj Pilgrimage

Broke On: Friday, 14 June 2024 During the 2023 Hajj pilgrimage, at least 550 confirmed deaths occurred due to extreme heat in Saudi Arabia. The number is expected to rise as many unregistered pilgrims were not accounted for. Amidst the tragedy, stories of Muslim cooperation emerged. However, this year's event served as a reminder of the climate threat facing vulnerable populations, with reports suggesting heat stress will exceed 'extreme danger threshold' during future Hajj pilgrimages due to rising temperatures.