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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.

Teen GK suspended for year after parent attack

A teenage Manchester City academy goalkeeper has been handed a shocking one-year suspension by the Lancashire FA, despite being the victim of a vicious physical assault by an opposition parent that left him hospitalised. The baffling decision has drawn ou

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

Non-Profit Launches Festival To Save UK Live Music

A new non-profit collective, Voices for the Vanishing, launches a major festival to combat the crisis threatening UK grassroots music venues. Discover the urgent fight to save our cultural heartbeat.

Fan Storms Dressing Room, Confronts Players

A non-league football club is reeling after a shocking incident where an angry supporter invaded the team's dressing room and had to be physically restrained from players. The club has issued a strong statement condemning the 'absolutely disgraceful' brea

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.

Football match postponed due to goose poo invasion

A grassroots football clash in the UK was hilariously abandoned after a pitch invasion of a different kind – a thick carpet of goose droppings rendered the field unplayable and hazardous.

£30m investment for cricket domes in Preston and Luton

The UK government has announced a major £30 million investment to construct state-of-the-art cricket domes in Preston and Luton, aimed at revolutionising grassroots cricket and creating year-round playing opportunities across communities.

ECB Chairman Champions Grassroots Cricket in Luton

England and Wales Cricket Board chairman Richard Thompson makes a powerful case for investing in grassroots cricket during a visit to Luton, highlighting the sport's role in community cohesion.

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.

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.

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