Gaza's harsh winter exposes humanitarian crisis
As the 40 coldest days, Al-Arba'iniya, begin, a Gaza City resident describes life without shelter, heat or power. With over a million in shelters, winter rain brings collapse and death.
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US pledges $2bn in new UN humanitarian aid model
The US commits $2bn to a new UN humanitarian aid mechanism for 17 countries, but Gaza and Yemen are excluded. The move follows major aid cuts and a global funding crisis.
FBI Deploys Resources to Dismantle Minnesota Fraud Schemes
The FBI has surged personnel to Minnesota to dismantle large-scale fraud, citing a $250m Covid aid case as the 'tip of the iceberg'. Director Kash Patel alleges links to the state's Somali population, sparking political tension. Read the full story.
Gaza's Harsh Reality: 406 Killed Under US-Backed Ceasefire
Exclusive report from Gaza reveals the devastating human cost of the ongoing conflict, with over 400 killed since October despite a ceasefire. Reconstruction remains blocked as borders shift daily.
Gaza ceasefire fails to stop journalist killings
Months after the Israel-Hamas truce, Palestinian journalists in Gaza remain in peril. Over 247 media workers have been killed since 2023, with the UN condemning targeted attacks. Read their harrowing testimonies.
2025's Costliest Climate Disasters: $120bn in Insured Losses
Christian Aid's report reveals 2025's top 10 climate disasters caused over $120bn in insured losses. From SE Asia cyclones to California fires, the human and financial toll is mounting. Urgent action on fossil fuels is needed.
Gaza's Ceasefire Illusion: Endless Wait for Peace
A Palestinian writer describes life under a nominal ceasefire, where families survive in makeshift tents along Al-Rashid Street as attacks continue. Read her powerful account of hope and survival.
Ukraine hits key Russian oil refinery with British missiles
Ukrainian forces have struck a major Russian oil refinery using British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles, targeting a key fuel supplier for Moscow's war effort. Read the latest on the escalating energy infrastructure attacks.
Palau to take 75 US migrants for $15.5m aid
The Pacific nation of Palau agrees to host up to 75 migrants from the US in a deal securing millions in American aid. Read the full details of the controversial agreement.
Sudanese volunteers risk death to deliver aid in war zone
Amid the world's worst humanitarian crisis, Sudan's Emergency Response Rooms, a network of 26,000 volunteers, secretly deliver life-saving aid. They face torture and death to help millions facing famine.
Sweden and Germany slash aid budgets, hitting Africa
European nations, including Sweden and Germany, are redirecting aid to Ukraine and defence, causing severe cuts to health and hunger programmes in vulnerable African countries like Mozambique. Read the full analysis.
Six Palestinians killed in Gaza school, including baby
Israeli troops fire into Gaza school sheltering displaced people, killing six including a baby. The attack raises post-ceasefire death toll to 401. Read the full report.
Five Palestinians killed in Israeli strike on Gaza school
A five-month-old baby was among five Palestinians killed by Israeli forces at a school shelter in Gaza City, raising the post-ceasefire death toll to 400. Read the latest on the fragile truce.
Ineos gets £50m UK bailout after £70m state aid
Billionaire Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos receives a new £50m government bailout for its Grangemouth plant, adding to up to £70m in state aid over four years. Explore the controversy and the future of UK chemicals.
Trump signs $901bn US defence bill with Ukraine aid
President Trump quietly signs the 2026 NDAA, authorising a record $901bn in military spending and $800m for Ukraine. The bill curtails his power to reduce US forces in Europe.
M&S Sleep Aid Gift Set Promises Restful Nights
M&S sells a bestselling sleep spray and candle gift set designed to soothe the senses and aid restful sleep. The £30 This Works bundle is hailed by shoppers as an 'absolute miracle worker'.
US passes $901bn defence bill backing Ukraine
The US Senate has approved a record $901bn defence policy bill, including $800m for Ukraine and measures to bolster European security. Discover the key provisions and political dynamics.
PM tells Abramovich: Pay £2.5bn for Ukraine or face court
Sir Keir Starmer gives Roman Abramovich 90 days to transfer frozen Chelsea sale funds for Ukrainian aid. Failure will result in legal action. Follow the latest developments.
Israel's 'Yellow Line' Declared New Gaza Border
Israel's military chief calls a Gaza demarcation line a 'new border', barring Palestinians from 58% of their territory. Read the on-ground report from The Guardian's correspondent.
Starmer to take Abramovich to court over £2.5bn Chelsea money
PM Keir Starmer vows legal action if Roman Abramovich doesn't donate £2.5bn from Chelsea sale to Ukraine. The frozen funds' licence has been issued. #Ukraine #Chelsea
£2.5bn from Chelsea sale to go to Ukraine
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces a licence to transfer £2.5bn from Roman Abramovich's Chelsea sale to Ukraine humanitarian aid. Read the full story.
Gaza woman's two-year search for safety and home
Nour AbuShammala's story of six displacements, injury, and devastation in Gaza over two years of war. A powerful account of survival and the struggle to rebuild.
Trump Jr. Threatens to Pull US Support for Ukraine
Donald Trump Jr. warns the White House could cut off aid to Ukraine unless it shows 'common sense'. Read the full story on the potential geopolitical shift.
Turkey: Disarming Hamas Not Priority for Gaza Force
Turkey's foreign minister states the primary task for a Gaza stabilisation force is to stop attacks, not disarm Hamas. Read the latest on the diplomatic stance.
Ukraine's Critical 2025 Decision: Negotiate or Fight On
As the war grinds into 2025, Ukraine faces a brutal strategic dilemma. Explore the painful choices between negotiation and continued conflict, and what it means for Europe's future. Read the full analysis.
Gaza journalist Plestia Alaqad on life under siege
Palestinian journalist Plestia Alaqad describes the suffocating reality of life in Gaza, where the world is shrinking for civilians trapped by conflict. Read her powerful testimony.
Gaza's 'Ceasefire' Sees 360+ Killed, Life Not Normal
A US-brokered ceasefire in Gaza has failed to stop the bloodshed, with over 360 Palestinians killed since October. Families remain trapped in dire conditions as Israel's 'yellow line' hardens into a permanent partition. Read the full report.
Gaza girl's vital brain operation after bombing
Maryam, 12, is one of few hundred patients allowed out of Gaza for critical care since October 2025. Read her story and the wider medical crisis.
Europe Fears Trump Victory Could Abandon Ukraine to Putin
European leaders warn a second Trump presidency could halt US aid to Ukraine, emboldening Putin and forcing a radical EU defence rethink. Read the urgent analysis.
Gaza's Fragile Reality: Hope and Conflict Collide
A mass wedding in Khan Younis offered a glimpse of hope, but Gaza remains gripped by violence, quasi-anarchy, and Hamas's resurgence. Read the full analysis of the monumental obstacles to peace and aid.
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