Brazil's Political Choice: How Hunger Became Policy
An investigative look at how Brazil's devastating hunger crisis isn't an accident of nature, but a direct consequence of political decisions that reversed years of progress.
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Girl's constant hunger battle with rare genetic condition
Two-year-old Ivy's constant hunger battles a rare genetic disorder called Prader-Willi syndrome, leaving her parents in a 24/7 vigil against life-threatening complications.
Brazil methanol poisoning kills three, dozens hospitalised
Health emergency unfolds in Minas Gerais as authorities investigate contaminated alcohol drinks that left three dead and over 40 seeking medical treatment.
55,000 Gaza Children Acutely Malnourished: Lancet Study
Shocking new research from The Lancet medical journal exposes devastating scale of child malnutrition in Gaza, with over 54,500 children suffering acute hunger amid ongoing conflict.
Brazil governor jokes about methanol deaths - apologises
São Paulo Governor Tarcisio de Freitas faces intense backlash after making inappropriate jokes about methanol-contaminated alcohol that has killed 39 people and left dozens blind.
Lula vows retaliation against Trump tariff threats
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva vows strong countermeasures as Donald Trump threatens sweeping tariffs on Brazilian goods, escalating global trade tensions.
Nauru refugees hungry despite $15M per person spending
Shocking new reports reveal refugees and asylum seekers on Nauru are going hungry despite Australian government spending reaching £8 million per person annually. Exclusive investigation uncovers the human cost of offshore processing.
Kenya's flood crisis fuels hunger emergency
Devastating floods in Kenya have destroyed vital crops and farmland, pushing millions deeper into hunger crisis while climate change intensifies extreme weather patterns across East Africa.
Hunger Games storms London stage in world premiere
Suzanne Collins' brutal dystopian saga makes its explosive world premiere in London's Canary Wharf, bringing the fight for survival to the stage with groundbreaking production design.
Australian pilot's cocaine crash in Brazil reveals drug network
Exclusive investigation uncovers the shocking truth behind an Australian pilot's fatal plane crash in Brazil, revealing connections to international drug smuggling networks and a pauper's burial 13,000km from home.
ICE detainees hunger strike over Texas jail conditions
Immigration detainees in a Texas jail launch hunger strike over severe overcrowding and inadequate medical care, with some held for over a year without resolution.
Trump's SNAP cuts spark UK food bank crisis
As Trump administration slashes food stamp funding, British food banks report alarming surge in demand from vulnerable families facing hunger crisis.
British Activist Pardoned After 6 Years in Egyptian Prison
After six years imprisoned in brutal Egyptian jail conditions, British activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah has been pardoned. His case, marked by prolonged hunger strikes and a massive international campaign, concludes a long battle for justice.
Brit in Brazil faces 21 years for child abuse charges
Timothy Alan Clark, a British national residing in Brazil, has been formally charged with heinous child abuse crimes and faces up to 21 years in a Brazilian prison. This is the full story of the investigation and the international manhunt.
ICE detainees hunger strike over conditions in Louisiana
Dozens of immigration detainees in Louisiana have launched a hunger strike over alleged inadequate medical care and prolonged detention, raising serious human rights concerns.
UN limits COP30 staff due to Brazil's high hotel costs
Exclusive: The United Nations is drastically restricting staff attendance at the pivotal COP30 climate summit in Brazil due to skyrocketing hotel prices in Belém, raising concerns about the conference's effectiveness.
Australian Pilot's Cocaine Crash Ordeal in Brazil
The family of an Australian pilot, arrested after a plane carrying 600kg of cocaine crashed in Brazil, speaks out for the first time about his shocking downfall and their desperate fight for his freedom.
Brown's Urgent Plea: End Child Poverty in November Budget
Ex-PM Gordon Brown issues an urgent plea to the Chancellor, demanding concrete action in the Autumn Budget to rescue millions of children from poverty, calling the current crisis a 'moral emergency'.
Ancelotti: Neymar to Miss Brazil World Cup Qualifiers
Brazilian football faces a major setback as Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti reveals superstar Neymar will be absent from the upcoming World Cup qualifiers due to injury, casting doubt on his international future.
Amazon Deforestation Fuels Wildfires and Pandemic Risk
A stark new report reveals the catastrophic link between Amazonian deforestation, intensifying wildfires, and the alarming rise in zoonotic diseases, demanding urgent global action.
Two-Child Benefit Cap Forces Parents to Skip Meals
Exclusive: A damning new report reveals the devastating impact of the two-child benefit limit, pushing families into food insecurity and forcing parents to choose between heating and eating.
Record 1.5m Food Parcels for UK Children in Poverty Crisis
Shocking new data from the Trussell Trust reveals an unprecedented surge in child poverty across the UK, with food banks in its network distributing over one million emergency food parcels to children in the past year—the highest number ever recorded.
Four-Year Hunt for British Dad & Kids in Brazil
The gripping search for British expat Tom Phillips and his three children, missing in Brazil for four years after a custody dispute, reaches a critical new phase with a major police operation.
Taylor Swift flies to Brazil for Travis Kelce's NFL game
Global superstar Taylor Swift makes a surprise transatlantic journey to Rio de Janeiro to support boyfriend Travis Kelce at the Kansas City Chiefs' first-ever Brazil game, sparking fan frenzy.
Millions of Brits Skipping Meals in Cost of Living Crisis
A devastating new report reveals millions of UK adults are going without food for entire days, with parents hit hardest. The Trussell Trust warns of 'unprecedented need' as food bank use soars.
US father charged over teen's Brazil detox ordeal
A US father faces criminal charges in Brazil after his teenage son was found in a severely malnourished state at a controversial spiritual retreat. The 15-year-old was allegedly subjected to a dangerous 'detox' programme involving forced herbal treatments
UK Scientists Discover Brain's 'Hunger Switch' for Obesity
Groundbreaking research from the UK reveals a specific brain cell that controls hunger impulses, paving the way for revolutionary obesity prevention and treatment strategies that could transform public health.
Government axes free school meal holiday support
The UK government has terminated the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme funding, ending crucial free school meal support for over 600,000 children during holidays, sparking outrage from charities and opposition parties.
Government axes holiday food fund for low-income families
The UK government has terminated the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme's central funding, shifting full financial responsibility to local councils. This decision threatens vital holiday support, including meals and activities, for millions of ch
Gaza's Famine: The Devastating Human Cost
An in-depth report from The Guardian reveals the harrowing reality of famine in Gaza, where the most vulnerable face starvation, disease, and a collapse of medical care. This is the human cost of the ongoing crisis.
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