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UN humanitarian affairs chief wants G7 action on conflict-fueled hunger
In Gaza, UNICEF is warning that nearly 3000 children in south of the Israeli-blockaded strip have been cut off from treatment for moderate and severe acute malnutrition, putting them at risk of death
Cambridge returns 39 artifacts to Uganda on loan
The items remain the property of the collection of the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology at Cambridge, which is loaning them to Uganda for an initial period of three years.
Africa: Opioids stronger than heroin are showing up in drug users for the first time -Report
As more youth in West and Central Africa have become addicted to drugs, use remains dangerous. Highly potent opioids are now showing up in African drug users.
US announces new sanctions on Russia, targets Chinese entities
The more than 300 new sanctions are largely aimed at deterring individuals and companies in countries including China, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey from helping Moscow evade American and European sanctions
English FA to help police clamp down on social media abuse of England players
“In the past what we did was put together all the data, effectively an evidence pack, to give to the police to prosecute,..
Euro 2024: Germany ready for Scotland clash
The hosts Germany are getting ready to kick off the Euro 2024 in their curtain-raiser against Scotland at the Bayern Munich's Allianz Arena on Friday.
US asylum restrictions may violate international law, says UNHCR chief
The head of the U.N. refugee agency says he understands that the Biden administration enacted new restrictions on asylum-seekers entering the United States, but cautioned that some aspects of the executive order may violate refugee protection required in international law.
FIFA president visits Malawi for first time, offers condolences over passing of nation’s VP
This is the first time that Infantino visits Malawi. This coincides with a period of national mourning following the crash of the plane carrying late VP Saulos Chilema.
At least 80 passengers killed in the latest boat accident in Congo
It was the latest deadly boat accident in the central African country where overloading is often blamed, including in February when dozens lost their lives after an overloaded boat sank.
Russia hosts athletes at BRICS Games
Thousands of athletes in both major and obscure sports will be vying for medals in the Russian city of Kazan at the sixth BRICS Games, an international competition shadowed by politics amid Russia's exclusion from major sports events.