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Thousands protest across Spain against the migration surge in Ceuta, where many migrants remain stranded. The government faces criticism over its response, and tensions have sparked isolated violence.
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is halving food assistance in the West Bank, cutting recipients from 400,000 to 200,000 amid a severe funding crisis. The move reflects broader donor cuts, especially from the US and other Western nations, straining humanitarian operations globally.
The UN confirmed that six children and seven women kidnapped in Kenscoff, Haiti last week have been freed. The attack, which left at least 47 dead and more than 50 kidnapped, has drawn international condemnation and calls for immediate release of remaining hostages.
Walmart has agreed to settle a US Justice Department lawsuit accusing it of fueling the opioid crisis through unlawful pharmacy practices. The terms were not disclosed, but Walmart called the amount not material.
Saudi Arabia, host of the 2034 World Cup, has publicly backed FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid a crisis triggered by his withdrawn proposal to sell equity in commercial rights. The SAFF praised his leadership and called for dialogue to restore unity, while Infantino faces pressure from UEFA, AFC, and CONCACAF, with Italy withdrawing its support.
Gaza's health system is silently collapsing, unable to reach the most vulnerable people living in temporary camps. Travel costs, medicine shortages, and harsh living conditions are worsening diseases. Urgent intervention is needed to rebuild hospitals and restore basic health services.
Russia's ballistic missile attacks are causing record civilian casualties in Ukraine, while Kyiv's long-range strikes destroy fuel infrastructure and weaken Russia's economy. A top Russian economist was dismissed after warning of a social crisis risk.
On World Humanitarian Day, an Oxfam official warns that norms protecting civilians and aid workers are severely eroding, with aid worker deaths nearly tripling in three years. The article highlights growing impunity, restrictive measures, and funding cuts that are undermining humanitarian operations.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to tackle the UK's prolonged cost-of-living crisis with a 10-year plan, even as millions of families continue to struggle to afford basic necessities. The crisis, exacerbated by inflation and austerity, has left record numbers of households unable to cover essentials.
