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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Benefit cap leaves families with 50p daily after essentials
Shocking new research reveals the benefit cap is pushing thousands of UK families into extreme poverty, with some having less than 50p per person per day for food and other essentials after housing costs.
Birmingham: 95,000 children living in poverty
Shocking new data reveals Birmingham as England's child poverty capital, with nearly half of all children living in deprivation. Exclusive investigation uncovers the human stories behind the statistics.
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.
Scottish child poverty worst in Western Europe
Shocking new report reveals Scottish children are suffering the highest poverty rates in Western Europe, with UK government policies blamed for worsening conditions.
Scotland's child poverty crisis worst in Western Europe
New research exposes Scotland as having Western Europe's worst child poverty levels, with experts warning of devastating long-term consequences for the nation's future.
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.
Two-Child Benefit Cap Impacts 1.6M Children
New analysis exposes how the controversial two-child benefit limit is pushing families deeper into poverty, with experts warning of devastating long-term consequences for Britain's most vulnerable children.
Scrap Two-Child Benefit Cap to Fight Child Poverty
New analysis reveals the devastating impact of the two-child benefit limit as poverty rates soar. Discover why campaigners and cross-party MPs demand immediate action.
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.
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.
California and Louisiana Lead US Poverty Rates
New Census data reveals a tale of two Americas, with California and Louisiana experiencing the highest poverty rates. This in-depth analysis explores the economic policies, social safety nets, and stark realities behind the numbers.
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.
Two-Child Benefit Cap Pushes Families to the Brink
Exclusive investigation reveals the devastating impact of the two-child benefit limit, with families facing impossible choices between heating and eating as the cost of living soars.
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.
UK's poverty map unchanged since Victorian era
Shocking new analysis reveals the UK's poorest areas have remained trapped in deprivation since the Victorian era, with government policies consistently failing to bridge the divide.
UK Energy Crisis: Brits Reveal Heartbreaking Sacrifices
Exclusive testimonies from across the UK expose the devastating human impact of the energy cost crisis, with families facing impossible choices between heating and eating.
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.
6 Million Brits Face Energy Debt Crisis This Winter
Exclusive new research reveals millions of UK households are being pushed into energy debt, with many forced to make desperate choices between heating and eating as bills soar.
1.7 Million UK Homes in Energy Bill Debt Crisis
A staggering 1.7 million UK households have fallen behind on their energy bills, with total debt hitting a record £3.1 billion. This winter, millions face the stark choice between heating and eating as the cost of living crisis deepens.
US may require immigration checks for federal poverty programmes
Exclusive: A new federal proposal could require millions of families in US poverty programmes to verify their immigration status, creating potential barriers to essential early childhood education and nutrition support.
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
Green Politician: Shoplifting Can Be 'Justified' in Poverty
Green Party deputy leader Zack Polanski faces a major backlash after suggesting shoplifting is a 'symptom of poverty' and can be justified for those in desperate need, drawing condemnation from retailers and politicians alike.
Scathing Report Condemns UK Benefit System for Fuelling Poverty
An official commission delivers a damning verdict on the UK's welfare system, revealing how complex bureaucracy and harsh policies are pushing vulnerable citizens into destitution.
American tourist shocked by UK's poorest area: "Never seen anything like it"
An American visitor to Jaywick, Essex - officially England's most deprived area - shares his raw, emotional reaction to the poverty and neglect he witnessed, questioning how such conditions exist in a developed nation.
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