Ukraine Faces €70bn Funding Gap Amid EU Negotiations
Ukraine requires over €70bn in financial assistance as EU leaders debate using frozen Russian assets. With US support withdrawn, Europe must act to prevent Kyiv's financial collapse.
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Ukraine demands $44bn from Russia for climate damage
Ukraine plans to claim $44bn from Russia for climate-warming war emissions - the first such case globally. Latest on Kharkiv attacks, Zelenskyy's diplomacy and military aid.
Labour's Public Service Reforms Lack Strategy
A damning Institute for Government report reveals Keir Starmer's government entered office without a clear plan for public service reform, leading to chaotic policymaking and minimal progress.
Poland blames Russia for rail sabotage
Polish officials accuse Russian secret services of orchestrating an explosion on a key aid route to Ukraine. PM Tusk calls it 'unprecedented sabotage'. Read the latest.
Farage's £25bn Plan to Slash Foreign Aid and EU Benefits
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage unveils a radical fiscal plan, proposing to save £25bn by cutting foreign aid and benefits for EU nationals. Labour warns it risks a trade war.
Sheffield schools get bleed kits after campaign
Sheffield schools are introducing emergency bleed kits, championed by campaigners including the parents of murdered schoolboy Harvey Willgoose, in a move to save lives from knife crime.
Zelenskyy pushes for EU action amid Russian offensive
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy calls for urgent EU support as Russia escalates attacks. France and Poland pledge military aid amid growing European security concerns.
Gaza aid blocked in Jordan warehouses since March
Critical aid for Gaza including tents, medicines and baby formula sits unused in Jordanian warehouses after being refused entry by Israel, UN confirms. Read the full investigation.
UK cuts Global Fund by 15%, risking African health crisis
Britain reduces Global Fund pledge by £150m despite co-hosting replenishment drive. Campaigners warn cuts will force African nations to make impossible healthcare choices and risk thousands of lives.
Minister intervenes in Tower Hamlets council concerns
Communities Secretary Steve Reed meets officials overseeing Tower Hamlets council amid persistent governance worries and councillors' overseas political ambitions. Read the latest developments.
UK's 40% Aid Cut to Global Health Fund Sparks Outcry
The UK government's decision to cut its contribution to the Global Fund by 40% has drawn severe criticism from health experts and charities, who warn it will cost lives and undermine pandemic preparedness.
Boost Your Children in Need Donation with Gift Aid
Learn how the UK's Gift Aid scheme can make your Children in Need donation worth 25% more for the charity at no extra cost to you. Make your generosity count.
North Darfur aid collapses as 90,000 flee violence
Aid operations in North Darfur are on the brink of collapse following the RSF's capture of El Fasher, with 90,000 displaced and malnutrition at staggering levels. Urgent international action is needed.
UK cuts AIDS, TB and malaria funding by £150m
The UK reduces its pledge to the Global Fund by 15%, a move charities warn jeopardises the fight against preventable diseases. Discover the impact on global health.
Zimbabwe, Zambia, DRC Increase Contraceptive Funding
Zimbabwe, Zambia and DRC announce major increases in domestic family planning funding to counter foreign aid cuts, protecting reproductive health access for millions.
UK cuts £150m from AIDS, TB and malaria fund
Britain reduces Global Fund contribution by 15%, risking hundreds of thousands of preventable deaths. Charities warn this undermines decades of progress in disease elimination.
UK volunteer for Ukraine has bank accounts closed
Santander closes all UK bank accounts of British humanitarian volunteer working in Ukraine without explanation, raising concerns about banking restrictions affecting Ukraine support efforts.
Ukraine Holds Pokrovsk Against Russian 150,000 Troops
Ukrainian forces maintain positions around Pokrovsk amid Russian advances. Germany increases aid to €11.5bn while corruption probe targets energy sector. Latest updates from day 1,357.
US Suspends Some Syria Sanctions After Landmark Talks
The US announces partial suspension of sanctions against Syria following unprecedented diplomatic meeting. Historic move signals major policy shift for humanitarian relief.
Florida Plane Crash Kills 5 on Hurricane Relief Mission
Tragic plane crash in Florida claims five lives during Hurricane Melissa relief mission from Jamaica. Investigation underway into the fatal incident.
Sudan's RSF agrees to US ceasefire proposal
In a significant development for Sudan's humanitarian crisis, the Rapid Support Forces have accepted a US-proposed ceasefire, potentially opening corridors for vital aid delivery amid ongoing conflict.
Hurricane Melissa Ravages Jamaica - Relief Underway
Jamaica confronts devastating aftermath of Hurricane Melissa with widespread destruction, as international aid agencies race to deliver critical supplies before the Category 4 storm threatens the Cayman Islands.
Wealth & Fossil Fuel Taxes to Fund Climate Aid Breakthrough
In a historic move for climate justice, world leaders are backing new taxes on extreme wealth and fossil fuel profits to create a multi-billion pound fund supporting developing nations facing climate catastrophe.
US Government Shutdown Becomes Longest in History
As the US experiences its lengthiest government shutdown in history, discover the real-world consequences affecting millions of federal workers and essential services across America.
Prince William's urgent Middle East statement
The Prince of Wales breaks his silence with an emotional statement addressing the ongoing violence in the Middle East, calling for humanitarian protection and a path toward peace.
Rachel Reeves blames predecessors for economic challenges
New Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces criticism after blaming predecessors for economic challenges while avoiding questions about her own responsibility in navigating Britain's financial predicament.
Why USAID's End Isn't Being Mourned Worldwide
As the controversial closure of USAID sends shockwaves through international development circles, Guardian investigation reveals why many recipient countries view this as liberation rather than loss.
Senate Republicans Block Funding, Risk Shutdown
Republican senators trigger government funding crisis by rejecting stopgap spending bill, setting stage for potential federal shutdown and escalating Washington tensions.
Ukraine gets Patriot missiles, holds Pokrovsk line
Ukraine receives critical US-made Patriot air defence systems as its forces maintain defensive positions against Russian advances in the strategic Pokrovsk sector, according to latest battlefield reports.
Climate Aid Crisis: Billions Missing from Just Transition
New analysis reveals developed countries are failing to deliver promised climate finance for vulnerable nations, risking global trust and climate justice ahead of COP30.
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