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Taliban's Female Aid Worker Ban Hinders Quake Relief

A major earthquake in Afghanistan has triggered a humanitarian crisis, with the Taliban's prohibition on women aid workers critically obstructing UN and NGO efforts to deliver vital assistance to the most vulnerable survivors.

Dundee Inquiry into UK's Libya Bombing Role

An independent inquiry is being launched in Dundee to investigate claims of UK government and intelligence agencies' involvement in the 2011 NATO bombing of Misrata, Libya, which killed a local man's family.

Trump Demands Apology Over COVID 'Hoax' Claims

Former US President Donald Trump launches extraordinary tirade against top health agencies, demanding retractions for pandemic 'misinformation' and threatening legal action.

Democrats Pressure Biden Over Gaza Humanitarian Crisis

A coalition of over 40 Democrat lawmakers has issued a stark letter to President Biden, urging the swift establishment of a dedicated foundation to bypass aid blockades and get vital humanitarian assistance into Gaza, signalling growing party unrest over

Israel Ends Gaza Aid Pauses, Deepening Famine Crisis

The Israeli military has ended daily humanitarian pauses for aid deliveries to Gaza City, exacerbating what UN officials call 'full-blown famine' conditions. Critical supplies are stranded as diplomatic efforts stall.

Labour Rebellion Over Starmer's Foreign Aid Stance

Sir Keir Starmer confronts a significant internal Labour Party revolt over his refusal to commit to reinstating the UK's 0.7% foreign aid budget, exposing a deep rift with his own MPs and backbenchers.

UN: Entire Gaza Faces Famine Within Six Weeks

The United Nations' food security agency, the IPC, has issued its most severe warning, projecting that the entire population of Gaza will face famine within the next six weeks without an immediate ceasefire and a massive influx of aid.

Aid ship sails from Cyprus to Gaza amid crisis

A humanitarian aid ship carrying food supplies has departed Cyprus for Gaza, offering a lifeline amid the escalating Middle East crisis. The latest updates on the situation.

Israel accused of weaponising aid in Gaza

Humanitarian organisations claim Israel's new registration requirements for aid groups in Gaza are obstructing critical assistance, exacerbating the crisis.

UK may miss gender equality aid target

The UK government may fail to meet its pledge to allocate 80% of foreign aid to gender equality projects, raising concerns among development advocates.

Australia pledges £6.5M Gaza aid package

The Australian government, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, has announced a £6.5 million aid package for Gaza, targeting urgent humanitarian needs. Foreign Minister Penny Wong confirmed the funding, emphasising support for civilians amid escalating

Zelensky tackles corruption amid protests

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky faces public backlash as protests erupt over alleged corruption within anti-graft institutions. The government pledges reforms amid growing discontent.

UK aid cuts hit girls' education hardest

The UK government's decision to slash foreign aid budgets is having devastating consequences for girls' education programmes in some of the world's poorest countries.

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