'My dad was very good at disappearing'

A mother tells her daughter why she's trying to build her a different childhood. Plus, the history of Ethiopia and Eritrea, the future of the skiing industry, and why a man broke his brother out of a care home

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Having difficulty reading this email? View it online     'My dad was very good at disappearing' Marian grew up in Estonia as it was gaining independence from the Soviet Union. Her father threw himself into the liberation movement - but once the goal of independence was achieved, he felt lost, and left his family behind. Meanwhile, Marian continued to long for his love. In the first episode of the new series of Dear Daughter, Marian writes a letter to tell her own daughter why she wants to build a different future for their family. 'You cannot make a father stay with a daughter against his will. You also cannot stop a little girl from dreaming about it' What do you want to tell the next generation? Send us your letters     What does the future hold for Turkey's leader? Amid the human tragedy of last month's earthquakes in Turkey, questions have been raised about President Erdoğan's handling of the crisis. Is his grip on power now under threat? 'The disaster is our choices, not nature's choices' Ethiopia and Eritrea: A history of conflict Kalkidan Yibeltal unpacks the troubled history of Ethiopia and Eritrea, explaining why their relationship has been shaped by violence, and analysing future hopes for peace. 'There were quite a number of insurgencies'   'Slowly, I overcame the taboo' Peter MacJob was raised Catholic, but 10 years ago, he discovered Ifá, the faith of his Yoruba ancestors. He explains why he chose to convert, as he prepares to tell his family for the first time. 'I had a chance encounter which changed my life forever'   The US veterans choosing to retire in Vietnam Nga Pham meets Americans who fought in Vietnam during the 1960s and 70s that have since moved to the country to retire. Why have they gone back to a place that holds terrible memories? 'I say this is the only thing that makes sense' Could climate change spell the end of skiing? Graihagh Jackson discovers how some of the world's most popular ski resorts are being affected by climate change. What does the future hold, and will the industry be able to save itself? 'The seasons have already changed'   'Brother. do. you. love. me.' Reuben Coe spent the early days of lockdown in a care home, isolated from his loved ones. When he sent his brother Manni a text message, he realised he needed to get him out. 'I think our happiness is interlocked'   Why do humans enjoy feeding birds? Ruth Alexander discovers the role humans have played in keeping birds fed throughout history. Why do we put food out for feathered friends, and who benefits most from the relationship? 'It's reduced my anxiety quite a bit' Where does fat go when we exercise? Anand Jagatia looks at the relationship between exercise, fat and our weight. What does exercising do to the fat in our bodies, and is losing weight really the best way to get healthier? 'Adipose tissue is essential for health'

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