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Myanmar earthquake death toll surpasses 2,000 amid worsening humanitarian crisis

Myanmar, where an ongoing civil war began in 2021, was already one of the most challenging places in the world for aid organisations to operate in.

Euronews

Sydney hospital’s plan to increase mental health beds stymied by psychiatrist shortage, court hears

Campbelltown hospital was due to expand beds for psychiatric patients from 66 to over 100, to deal with district’s larger population

The Guardian - AU

Fighting flares in South Sudan: Is the 2018 peace deal in danger?

Tensions are again rising between President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar.

Al Jazeera

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No question of paying any paramilitary group to disband, says Hilary Benn

Sir Keir Starmer also told the Commons he is ‘committed to making progress towards ending paramilitaries once and for all’.

Evening Standard

Along Thai-Myanmar border, Trump’s decision to suspend foreign aid is deadly

Despite a pledge that life-saving assistance would be exempt from the USAid freeze, countless groups providing critical care have been forced to stop work

The Guardian - UK

Scoping exercise over paramilitary engagement branded ‘madness’ by Naomi Long

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn has insisted no financial offer will be made to paramilitary groups to persuade them to end violence.

Evening Standard

Report calls for focus on law enforcement and tackling roots of paramilitarism

The Independent Reporting Commission also urged police to ‘call out’ paramilitary involvement in crime when it happens.

The Independent UK

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International aid groups axe thousands of jobs in wake of Trump funding freeze

Fears that cuts will ‘decimate’ ability to react to crises as sector loses expertise and skills at every level, report finds

The Guardian - UK

Labour hail wave of arrests by immigration officers ahead of bill debate

LABOUR have hailed an anti-immigration blitz which saw thousands of migrants arrested in nail bars, car washes and restaurants – as the party…

The National (Scotland)

In the interest of both sides, the Gaza ceasefire deal must continue to be honoured

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: With each stage of the agreement dependent on the completion of the previous one, any breakdown would place future deals in jeopardy

The Independent UK

US aid freeze leads to suspension of health care to Myanmar refugees in Thailand

A freeze on foreign assistance programs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump has led to cuts in services to refugees from war-torn Myanmar, including the shutdown of hospital care in camps in Thailand where more than 100,000 are living, according to activists and Thai officials

The Independent UK

Wards in NSW’s largest psychiatric hospital close as mass resignations begin

Doctor calls situation ‘an absolute disaster’ for public mental health system and vulnerable patients

The Guardian - AU

King Charles donates to Syria after fall of dictator Assad

Charles made an undisclosed contribution to the International Rescue Committee

The Independent UK

King donates to charity’s humanitarian work in Syria

Charles has been UK Patron of the International Rescue Committee UK since 2021.

The Independent UK

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Sudan war sparks 'biggest humanitarian crisis ever recorded' - IRC

Sudan has become the "biggest humanitarian crisis ever recorded" after 20 months of devastating war between rival generals, the International Rescue Committee said in a report released Wednesday, as the war continues.

The Independent UK

Israel threatens to go deeper into Lebanon if Hezbollah ceasefire fails – as Syria conflict intensifies

Surge in strikes have strained truce between Israel and Hezbollah. While insurgents in Syria make fresh gains against forces of Assad to fuel spike in tension across the Middle East

Autosport

How Neuville’s long and winding road led to WRC glory

Thierry Neuville clinched a career-defining maiden World Rally Championship title in dramatic circumstances at this weekend’s Rally Japan.

Latin Times

Israeli Ambassador to UN Claims 'No Starvation in Gaza' Despite UN Agency Warning of 'Imminent Famine'

Israel's ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon claimed Palestinians in Gaza are not being starved despite multiple aid groups warning famine is imminent.

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The Independent UK

AI could help scale humanitarian responses. But it could also have big downsides

The refugee organization, the International Rescue Committee, is testing some artificial intelligence tools to try to increase the number of displaced people they can reach with critical information

Evening Standard

London scientists pioneer at-home 'spit test' for prostate cancer

Health Secretary Wes Streeting hails test as ‘holy grail’ for future of healthcare

Top News

51,000 Unaccompanied Children In Gaza Amid Ongoing Conflict

Recent IRC reports highlight the dire situation faced by 51,000 unaccompanied children in Gaza due to ongoing conflict, urging immediate international action.

Pedestrian.tv

Has Israel Invaded Lebanon? The Unfolding Situation In The Middle East, Explained

Here's everything you need to know about Israel's potential ground invasion of Lebanon and Iran's missile strike retaliation.

The Guardian - US

Footage of Israeli soldiers pushing Palestinian bodies off roof ‘deeply disturbing’, says US – as it happened

White House spokesman says US has demanded explanation from Israel; top Hezbollah commander among 14 people killed in Israeli strikes

The Guardian - UK

Copying Italy’s migration policies won’t stop Channel deaths, says charity

David Miliband-led humanitarian organisation urges Labour to make ‘effective and compassionate’ decisions

Reason

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