Anja Popp , Reporter
Anja Popp is an award-winning reporter, covering human-interest, counterculture and justice stories both at home and abroad.
In 2019, Anja was awarded the RTS Young Talent of the Year award and later won a Mind Media award with her team. In 2018 she was part of a three-person team shortlisted for an Orwell Award.
She began her Channel 4 News career in Washington DC as an intern in 2014, and has since been a guest booker and a producer, before becoming a reporter in 2018.
Anja regularly reports on Channel 4 News’ Uncovered series on Facebook, her film on Femicide in Mexico was nominated for an RTS award in 2020.
Anja has also worked on several Channel 4 Dispatches programmes, first as a researcher and imbedded undercover reporter, and most recently reporting on an hour-long investigation
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English Channel deaths: Boats spotted arriving at Dover despite deadly crossing
In Dover, more boats were spotted arriving on the shores this morning, a further reminder that it’s a journey people are willing to make despite the cold weather and clear threat to life.
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The pandemic has hit disabled families’ wallets, survey finds
For the families of a child living with a disability, the pandemic has presented a disproportionately high number of dangers, restrictions and almost constant worry.
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Car explosion outside Liverpool Women’s Hospital leaves one person dead
A car has exploded outside the Liverpool Women’s Hospital leaving one person dead and another injured as police urgently try to establish what has happened.
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Train driver suffers ‘life-changing’ injuries in Salisbury crash
A train driver has been left with “life-changing” injuries and 13 others were taken to hospital after two trains collided in Salisbury yesterday evening.
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Cases of police abusing position for sexual gain risen sharply, report says
A new report says that cases of police officers or staff abusing their position for sexual gain have risen sharply – after efforts to crack down on the offence.
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Man charged with murder of Conservative MP Sir David Amess
A 25-year-old man has been charged with murder and preparing terrorist acts in connection with the killing of MP Sir David Amess.
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Kerala floods: At least 28 dead after heavy rains
At least 28 people have died after heavy rains triggered flooding in the state of Kerala in southern India.
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HGV driver shortages hit UK’s largest commercial port
A shortage of HGV drivers is having a significant impact on our ports, where there’s a backlog of goods waiting to be moved across the country.
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Sarah Everard handcuffed and falsely arrested before she was murdered, court told
Shocking details emerged of how former police officer Wayne Couzens was able to abduct Sarah Everard by handcuffing and falsely arresting her in plain view of other members of the public.
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Police failing to impose orders on men accused of abuse, say watchdogs
A joint investigation from police and fire watchdogs has found that police are failing to protect women by imposing restraining orders or bail conditions on men accused of domestic abuse, harassment, stalking and even rape.
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At least 10 dead following catastrophic flooding in Tennessee
At least ten people have died and dozens are missing after catastrophic flooding in the US state of Tennessee.
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Thousands rally in central London in solidarity with Afghan people
Thousands have rallied in central London in solidarity with the Afghan people – some of them with friends or relatives still trapped in the country.
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Haiti death toll rises to almost 1,300 after devastating earthquake
In Haiti, almost 1,300 people are now confirmed to have died in Saturday’s earthquake. Thousands more are injured or homeless.
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Battle to bring Evia wildfires under control boosted by crews from other countries and volunteers
Teams of firefighters and residents on the Greek island of Evia are tonight finally beginning to bring the wildfires under control.
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Families flee devastating wildfires in Greece
As we drive north on the island of Evia in Greece the sky turns from blue to grey and the ashen remains from the wildfires haunt the landscape.
