69 h. ago Jack McConnell criticises Keir Starmer's judgement on foreign aid cuts

SUNDAY MAIL EXCLUSIVE: The former First Minister spoke as he prepares to help 200 schoolgirls in Malawi with scholarship project.

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4 d. ago Four African countries to ‘run out of supplies to fight malnutrition’ within 3 months due to global aid cuts

Exclusive: The ‘unthinkable’ losses put the lives of millions of children at risk, says Save the Children

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4 d. ago Four African countries to ‘run out of emergency food supplies’ within three months due to global aid cuts

Exclusive: The ‘unthinkable’ losses put the lives of millions of malnourished children at risk

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5 d. ago Trump cuts off aid groups from helping undocumented immigrants during disasters

New rules for disaster relief funding could prevent undocumented immigrants from life-saving support

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5 d. ago Malawi set to run out of TB drugs in a month after US, UK and others cut aid

Gains in cutting deaths from tuberculosis at risk as health officials warn clinics forced to ration drugs and testingMalawi is facing a critical shortage of tuberculosis drugs, with health officials warning that stocks will run out by the end of September.It comes just months after the World Health Organization (WHO) revealed that the country had successfully reduced tuberculosis (TB) cases by 40% over the past decade. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Australians now ‘more open’ to overseas aid – especially those aware of Trump’s brutal cuts

29 per cent of people says Australia spent too much on aid, compared with 40 per cent last year, survey says

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6 d. ago Botswana declares public health emergency over medical shortages as Trump aid cuts hit

The diamond-rich country has faced mounting debt while losing two-thirds of its support for its from the US

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7 d. ago ANDREW NEIL: It's stifling growth, killing industry and making households poorer. That's why Net Zero is the most costly self

For those deluded enough to believe claims that renewable energy is the key to a glorious future of clean, cheap energy, have a look at the plight of Orsted, the world's biggest wind farm developer.

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7 d. ago Botswana’s president declares health emergency over supply shortages

Duma Boko announces urgent funding package for medicines to be distributed with military oversightBotswana’s president has declared a public health emergency due to shortages of essential medicines and equipment, as a downturn in the global diamond market and US aid cuts take a toll on the country’s finances.The announcement came after the Ministry of Health suspended non-urgent surgeries on 4 August, stating that the country was short of medicines to treat hypertension, diabetes, cancer, asthma and eye conditions, as well as supplies including bandages and sutures and those for sexual and reproductive health. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago ‘Debilitating consequences’ in Uganda after USAID cuts – photo essay

The hollowing out of USAID has far-reaching impacts in northern UgandaIn northern Uganda, the unfolding consequences of US funding cuts to international humanitarian aid are palpable. Thousands of families have been living in refugee camps along the border with South Sudan for almost a decade, and newcomers are reported every day as the never-ending conflict within the country intensifies.Uganda has long been a crossroads of migration, shaped by historical and contemporary population movements. Today, it hosts over 1.9 million refugees and asylum seekers – one of the largest refugee populations in the world. Persistent violence in South Sudan and the eruption of armed conflict in Sudan have displaced millions. As both countries spiral further into instability, Uganda remains one of the few safe havens in the region. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago South Africa's most vulnerable struggle to find HIV medication after US aid cuts

Sex workers and transgender people are among South Africa's most vulnerable populations after the Trump administration slashed U.S. foreign aid and U.S.-funded health clinics dispensing HIV medication shut down

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1 week ago Taiwan holds key votes on expulsion of opposition MPs and future of nuclear power

Voters in Taiwan are deciding whether to dismiss seven opposition members from the legislature, a move that would restore the DPP’s majority

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1 week ago Voices: How long can Keir Starmer get away with his delusional foreign aid policy?

While the prime minister has excelled in some areas of foreign policy, he has a less than impressive record when it comes to aid, writes Andrew Grice

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1 week ago Influencers like MrBeast can help plug funding gap left by aid cuts, says international charity

A new campaign – #TeamWater – with WaterAid partnering with content creators around the world, has managed to raise more than $30 million in August, which the charity calls ‘unprecedented’

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1 week ago Fears raised over future of Angelina Jolie and William Hague’s anti

Sir Keir Starmer’s foreign aid cuts have left the future of a scheme tackling sexual violence in warzones in doubt

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2 w. ago Humanitarian aid cuts leave victims of sexual violence in global conflicts without help, UN says

Major cuts in humanitarian aid have left victims of sexual violence in conflicts around the world without lifesaving help as clinics and shelters close

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2 w. ago Why is the future of Ukraine’s Donbas region becoming a key issue in peace talks?

Giving up the region will have ‘catastrophic consequences’, say experts

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2 w. ago How Pete Hegseth’s zeal to bring religiosity to the Pentagon is dividing the military

Former Fox and Friends host’s ultra-conservative Christian nationalism causing ‘frustration’ within ranks, say expertsWhile secretary of defense Pete Hegseth’s links to an extremist church and crusader tattoos caused a stir during his confirmation hearings, the former Fox & Friends host is now openly bringing his ultra-conservative brand of christianity to the Pentagon.Veterans tell the Guardian that Hegseth’s religiosity – rubbing off in new recruitment ads and official US Department of Defense social media activities – is dividing the ranks and doing untold damage to the future of the US military. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Trump’s foreign aid cuts have ‘strengthened tyranny’ in Myanmar, rights groups say

USAID funding cuts have given Myanmar’s military rulers ‘carte blanche’ to escalate human rights abuses

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2 w. ago USDA spent thousands on giant Trump banners as it was cutting aid to schools and food banks, report says

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins previously cheered over the banners, saying, ‘President Trump’s bold vision is ushering in a Golden Age for our farmers’

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