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Airdrops are not enough to avert the humanitarian catastrophe, says the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification Initiative
The UN’s World Food Programme has warned that the disaster unfolding in Gaza is reminiscent of last century’s famines seen in Ethiopia and Biafra in Nigeria.
WFP emergency director Ross Smith told reporters in Geneva:
This is unlike anything we have seen in this century. It reminds us of previous disasters in Ethiopia or Biafra in the past century.
We need urgent action now.
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‘It will always be a part of the town’s story and history,’ Patrick Hurley said
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Bus procession along the Mall to start at 12.10pm BST
And then back home. Nike pulled out the stops for the plane with the word Home branded on the wing, the H made up of the roman numeral two to represent back-to-back Euro wins. Fans waited at Southend airport before the players were whisked away by coach to 10 Downing Street for a special reception. They were hosted by Angela Rayner, the deputy prime minister as Keir Starmer had been in Scotland for talks with the US President, Donald Trump.
The win was history making. It was the first time England had won a major tournament away from home. The Lionesses also became the first senior English side to defend their title – and they did it by coming from behind at half-time – the first time that had been done before at the women’s Euros.
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Supreme court dismisses appeal by Russian-born tycoon, in test case of sanctions regime
A business associate of the oligarch Roman Abramovich has failed to overturn sanctions imposed on him after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, after a supreme court judgment seen as a test case for the UK’s sanctions regime.
Eugene Shvidler served on the board of companies owned by the former owner of Chelsea football club and now lives in the US. He was placed under sanctions by the UK government in March 2022 as part of measures to target Russia-linked oligarchs and officials after Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine.
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Legendary heavy metal pioneer will be laid to rest after a procession through his home city
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Investments in the index have risen since April - here’s how that impacts you
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The majority of liver cancer cases are preventable
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Nationwide subsidy scheme expected to benefit over 20 million families
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The metal statue would stand at almost three times the height of the Burgos Cathedral
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Hooker claimed the promotion cancelled his tickets to UFC 317, where his teammate Kai Kara-France challenged for a world title
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Plane Talk: Why don't airlines encourage passengers to travel on an earlier flight if seats are available?
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The climate fellow was last heard warning his followers he was ‘under attack’ earlier this month
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Israeli forces kill at least 78 more people across besieged Palestinian territory on Monday, health officials say
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‘We have people out there who are extreme pornographers, peddling hate, peddling violence. Nigel Farage is on their side’, Peter Kyle said
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