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UK's 40% Aid Cut to Global Health Fund Sparks Outcry

The UK government's decision to cut its contribution to the Global Fund by 40% has drawn severe criticism from health experts and charities, who warn it will cost lives and undermine pandemic preparedness.

North Darfur aid collapses as 90,000 flee violence

Aid operations in North Darfur are on the brink of collapse following the RSF's capture of El Fasher, with 90,000 displaced and malnutrition at staggering levels. Urgent international action is needed.

UK cuts £150m from AIDS, TB and malaria fund

Britain reduces Global Fund contribution by 15%, risking hundreds of thousands of preventable deaths. Charities warn this undermines decades of progress in disease elimination.

UK volunteer for Ukraine has bank accounts closed

Santander closes all UK bank accounts of British humanitarian volunteer working in Ukraine without explanation, raising concerns about banking restrictions affecting Ukraine support efforts.

LSEG Trims 3,000 Engineers in Tech Revamp

London Stock Exchange Group announces 3,000 job cuts as part of digital transformation strategy. Discover how this restructuring will reshape the financial giant's future operations.

Sudan's RSF agrees to US ceasefire proposal

In a significant development for Sudan's humanitarian crisis, the Rapid Support Forces have accepted a US-proposed ceasefire, potentially opening corridors for vital aid delivery amid ongoing conflict.

Hurricane Melissa Ravages Jamaica - Relief Underway

Jamaica confronts devastating aftermath of Hurricane Melissa with widespread destruction, as international aid agencies race to deliver critical supplies before the Category 4 storm threatens the Cayman Islands.

Reeves' Budget: Tax Cuts to Ease Living Costs?

As living costs continue to squeeze household budgets, Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces mounting pressure to deliver meaningful income tax relief in her upcoming budget announcement.

Kimmel slams food aid cuts at UK food bank

American talk show host Jimmy Kimmel uses London platform to condemn SNAP benefit reductions while volunteering at food bank, highlighting growing poverty crisis.

Coronation Street legend vows return to 'golden age'

As ITV slashes budgets across its programming, a beloved Coronation Street veteran makes a passionate promise to fans that the iconic soap will overcome financial challenges and reclaim its glory days.

Prince William's urgent Middle East statement

The Prince of Wales breaks his silence with an emotional statement addressing the ongoing violence in the Middle East, calling for humanitarian protection and a path toward peace.

Why USAID's End Isn't Being Mourned Worldwide

As the controversial closure of USAID sends shockwaves through international development circles, Guardian investigation reveals why many recipient countries view this as liberation rather than loss.

Ukraine gets Patriot missiles, holds Pokrovsk line

Ukraine receives critical US-made Patriot air defence systems as its forces maintain defensive positions against Russian advances in the strategic Pokrovsk sector, according to latest battlefield reports.

Trump's SNAP Cuts Spark Political Firestorm

Donald Trump's proposal to slash SNAP benefits has ignited a political firestorm, with critics warning of catastrophic consequences for America's most vulnerable families.

Farage backtracks on £90bn tax cut promise

Nigel Farage has dramatically reversed his flagship pledge to slash £90 billion in taxes, admitting the sums 'don't add up' and sparking fury among his own party members.

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