33 h. ago Rising poverty in conflict zones ‘causes a billion people to go hungry’

In first assessment since pandemic in 2020, World Bank urges other countries to step up supportExtreme poverty is accelerating in 39 countries affected by war and conflict, leaving more than a billion people to go hungry, according to the World Bank.Civil wars and confrontations between nations, mostly in Africa, have set back economic growth and reduced the incomes of more than a billion people, “driving up extreme poverty faster than anywhere else”, the Washington-based body said. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Weather maps show how many days the wet weather is here to stay

Wales is set for downpours first thing every day until the weekend

Politics

8 d. ago In Uganda, a tougher bicycle offers hope for better health coverage in rural areas

Roads in parts of rural Uganda can be rough in dry weather and a churn of mud in wet

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8 d. ago Experts warn water levels could ‘deteriorate quickly’ despite recent wet weather

Farmers, distilleries and industry urged not to wait until situation reaches “crisis point” to start using water more efficiently

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1 week ago Wet hot American summer? It’s about to get gross for tens of millions of Americans across the US

Temperatures in the West were in the triple digits at the beginning of the week as storms continued across the Plains and Appalachians

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1 week ago Scotland set for 'hottest weather of the year' 28C highs 'not out of the question'

Scotland may have succumbed to wet weather over the weekend but we could be in for a scorcher very soon

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2 w. ago 'Easy' way to clean patios in just '10 minutes' with no jet washer needed

After weeks of wet, windy weather, your patios are likely looking a little worse for wear - but a heatwave is on the way next week so it's the perfect time to get cleaning

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3 w. ago Derby 2025: Leading hope Ruling Court forced out of £1.5m race by wet weather

The 2,000 Guineas winner was taken out of the race just 90 minutes before the big race over concerns that the ground would be too soft for the colt

Economics

3 w. ago London to be hit with hot weather next week after wet and stormy weekend

London to be hit with hot weather next week after wet and stormy weekend  Yahoo News UK

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3 w. ago Glamorous revellers brave wet and windy weather as they arrive at Epsom Ladies' Day

Glamorous racegoers have descended on Surrey for Epsom Ladies' Day - and they certainly didn't disappoint. 

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3 w. ago Met Office issue thunderstorm weather warning as UK braces for wet weekend

The Met Office warned 10-15 mm of rain could fall in less than an hour

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3 w. ago UK farmers lost £1bn in arable income after extreme wet weather, data show

Fears are growing that farmers could be facing another terrible harvest this year following the hottest spring on record.

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3 w. ago London weather: Commuters face wet morning rush hour as thunderstorms set to hit capital

It comes after the UK registered its hottest and sunniest spring since records began

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3 w. ago London weather: Commuters face extremely wet morning rush hour as thunderstorms set to hit capital

It comes after the UK registered its hottest and sunniest spring since records began

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3 w. ago Thunderstorm warning as Met Office forecast heavy rain to batter Britain

The Met Office said there would be ‘more wet weather on its way’ with ‘a stronger wind across channel coasts’

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3 w. ago UK weather: Threat of thunderstorms to mark official start of summer as temperatures rise

The Met Office said there would be ‘more wet weather on its way’ with ‘a stronger wind across channel coasts’

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