Victoria Plans 10% Public Service Staff Cost Cuts
The Victorian government announces a plan to cut public service staff costs by 10% to save A$1.6 billion. Learn the details and potential impacts of this major austerity measure.
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Trump Officials Threaten SNAP Funds in Clash with States
The Trump administration warns it will withhold SNAP administrative funds from Democratic-led states refusing to share recipient data, citing fraud concerns. Critics call it a political weaponisation of hunger.
US to Withhold SNAP Food Aid from Democrat-Led States
The Trump administration announces it will withhold SNAP food assistance from several states unless they provide recipient data. Read the full story on the escalating political clash.
South Africa arrests four men en route to fight for Russia
South African police arrest four men suspected of being recruited to fight for Russia. Investigation launched into a wider alleged recruitment network. Read the latest.
$3.6B Heating Aid Released After Delay
The US government has released $3.6 billion in overdue LIHEAP funding, providing crucial heating assistance for low-income households this winter. Learn more about the relief.
Labour MPs demand Reeves U-turn on foreign aid cuts
Senior Labour MPs demand Chancellor Rachel Reeves provides a roadmap to restore the UK's foreign aid budget to 0.7% of GNI, warning current cuts risk lives and UK influence.
Mouse 'Midwives' Dramatically Increase Birth Survival
Groundbreaking study reveals experienced female mice act as midwives, pulling out stuck pups. Survival rates soar from 0% to 90%, showing animal caregiving is more common than thought.
GOP Senator Challenges McDonald's SNAP Funding
A Republican senator aims to close a loophole allowing millions in SNAP benefits to be spent at fast-food chains like McDonald's. Discover the political battle over nutrition assistance.
WHO to lose nearly a quarter of its workforce by 2026
Massive WHO staff cuts of nearly 25% will severely impact global health security and disease outbreak response, experts warn. The world faces increased health risks.
King Charles marks 2 years of food waste project
King Charles visited Fortnum & Mason to celebrate the second anniversary of his Coronation Food Project, which has redistributed millions of meals from surplus food to tackle UK hunger.
DWP Updates on Universal Credit Support for Families
The DWP has responded to MPs on Universal Credit plans and support for families. Discover the new eligibility tools and how the benefit provides a financial safety net.
CSIRO cuts 350 jobs in major blow to Australian science
Australia's national science agency CSIRO announces up to 350 job cuts, described as 'worst cuts ever seen' and a 'sad day for publicly funded science'.
States Scramble to Restore Full SNAP Benefits
Millions of Americans await full November SNAP benefits as states work to restore payments after the longest US government shutdown. Discover the impact and timeline.
Americans queue at food pantries amid shutdown
As the US government shutdown continues, federal workers and families, including their pets, face food insecurity with delayed aid. See the human impact.
Judge blocks Trump food stamp restrictions
A US federal court has struck down controversial Trump administration regulations that would have stripped food stamp benefits from hundreds of thousands of Americans, delivering a major victory for anti-poverty campaigners.
Court blocks Trump's SNAP benefits crackdown
A federal appeals court delivers major setback to Trump administration's attempt to restrict food stamp eligibility for thousands of Americans in landmark ruling.
Trump's Food Stamp Cuts Threaten Millions of Americans
Former President Donald Trump proposes sweeping cuts to SNAP programme that could leave vulnerable Americans without essential food assistance during economic uncertainty.
American vs British Fast Food: Shocking Taste Test
We put classic American fast food head-to-head with beloved British counterparts in a transatlantic taste battle that reveals surprising winners and culinary culture clashes.
Kimmel warns of food bank crisis amid SNAP cuts
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel uses his platform to expose devastating consequences of proposed SNAP cuts, highlighting the growing reliance on food banks and the human cost of political decisions.
Trump threatens food stamp cuts during shutdown crisis
Former President Donald Trump has called for drastic cuts to SNAP benefits as government shutdown looms, putting millions of Americans' food security at risk.
Mixed Reactions to USAID Cuts: Not Everyone is Mourning
As US foreign aid programmes face significant cuts, mixed reactions emerge from communities worldwide. While some lament the loss of crucial funding, others question the effectiveness and legacy of American development assistance.
Trump's SNAP cuts spark outrage and hunger fears
Former President Donald Trump's executive order to restrict SNAP benefits has ignited fierce backlash from anti-poverty groups and Democratic lawmakers, raising concerns about a looming hunger crisis across America.
Court Orders Food Stamp Restoration for 700,000
A federal judge has ordered the immediate reinstatement of food stamp benefits for nearly 700,000 Americans after ruling the Trump administration's snap policy change was unlawful.
Canada's recession budget imposes austerity measures
The Canadian government has unveiled a stark austerity budget featuring sweeping spending cuts and tax increases as the nation confronts its first recession in over a decade. Key public services face significant reductions while households brace for finan
SNAP Benefits Delayed: Millions Face Food Insecurity
Critical food assistance for vulnerable Americans faces major delays due to technical failures in government payment systems, raising concerns about hunger and food waste across the nation.
US Congress seeks emergency funds from Hartford amid crisis
In an extraordinary turn of events, members of the United States Congress have been compelled to seek emergency financial assistance from Hartford, Connecticut, as political gridlock leaves them without pay. This unprecedented situation reveals deepening
Jamaica declares disaster over deepening food crisis
Jamaica declares state of emergency over food security as shortages threaten millions. Government implements radical measures including price controls and emergency imports to combat worsening crisis.
Food Bank Crisis as Benefits Lapse Sparks Hunger Fears
UK food banks face unprecedented strain as vital government food assistance programmes expire, leaving vulnerable families struggling to afford basic essentials amid rising food costs.
Trump food stamp crackdown overturned by judges
In a landmark ruling, federal judges have struck down Trump-era restrictions that would have stripped nearly 700,000 Americans of vital food stamp benefits, dealing a significant blow to the former administration's welfare reform agenda.
AirPods Pro 3 to Feature Advanced Hearing Aid Technology
Apple's upcoming AirPods Pro 3 are poised to transform from premium earbuds into sophisticated hearing aids, featuring cutting-edge health monitoring technology that could disrupt the traditional hearing assistance market.
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