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.
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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.
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As COP30 climate talks proceed in Brazil, delegates navigate nervousness about potential Trump intervention. The US absence brings relief but also vulnerability fears among smaller nations.
Al Gore suggests Trump's influence prompted Bill Gates' controversial climate stance shift at COP30, while defending UN climate process and highlighting climate action progress.
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.
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.
Indigenous activists clashed with security at COP30 in Brazil, demanding better forest protections. 'We can't eat money,' declared one leader as protesters breached the venue.
Zimbabwe, Zambia and DRC announce major increases in domestic family planning funding to counter foreign aid cuts, protecting reproductive health access for millions.
Britain reduces Global Fund contribution by 15%, risking hundreds of thousands of preventable deaths. Charities warn this undermines decades of progress in disease elimination.
Santander closes all UK bank accounts of British humanitarian volunteer working in Ukraine without explanation, raising concerns about banking restrictions affecting Ukraine support efforts.
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.
The US announces partial suspension of sanctions against Syria following unprecedented diplomatic meeting. Historic move signals major policy shift for humanitarian relief.
Tragic plane crash in Florida claims five lives during Hurricane Melissa relief mission from Jamaica. Investigation underway into the fatal incident.
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.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivers impassioned warning at COP30 summit, declaring missing crucial climate threshold a catastrophic moral failure that betrays future generations.
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.
Groundbreaking research reveals humanity still has a fighting chance to return to crucial 1.5°C climate target through immediate, coordinated global action on emissions and carbon removal.
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.
Three Just Stop Oil activists found guilty after landmark ruling prevents them from presenting climate science evidence to jury in London trial
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.
A colourful armada of boats converges on the Brazilian city of Belém, carrying indigenous leaders and climate activists ahead of the crucial COP30 climate negotiations.
Leading scientists warn that rogue solar geoengineering efforts could destabilise global climate systems, creating catastrophic consequences if deployed without international oversight.
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.
In an urgent address, the UN Secretary-General delivers a stark climate crisis warning, demanding immediate global action to prevent catastrophic warming as emissions continue to rise.
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.
Exclusive analysis reveals how the National Party's climate strategy may be dangerously misaligned with economic reality and environmental urgency as net zero deadlines loom.