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Doctors and nurses demand free school meals overhaul to stop needy kids going hungry

Groups representing hundreds of thousands of medics said all pupils from Universal Credit families in England must get free dinners 'as a first step to universal provision'

Daily Mirror

Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict: Warring sides agree ‘permanent end’ to conflict

The two-year conflict has killed thousands and left many more at risk of famine

Evening Standard

UN poverty envoy tells Britain this is ‘worst time’ for more austerity

Exclusive: Olivier de Schutter says cuts could violate human rights laws, calling instead for higher taxes on rich

The Guardian - UK

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Ethiopia-Tigray war parties agree pause: expert insights into two years of devastating conflict

The main combatants in the two-year Ethiopia-Tigray war have announced a dramatic pause in hostilities. What started on November 3 2020 as a swift armed mission by Ethiopian prime minister Abiy Ahmed to bring the rebellious state of Tigray to order soon degenerated into a humanitarian nightmare in which innocent…

The Conversation

Schoolchildren and parents shoplifting to feed themselves and their families

Special Investigation: Headteachers and youth workers highlight an increasing hunger crisis among families living in poverty but who are not eligible for free school meals

The Independent UK

Leaders meet in Algeria for final day of Arab League summit

Leaders are meeting in Algeria for the second day of the 31st summit of the Arab League

The Independent UK

Ships sail from Ukraine despite Russia suspending grain deal

Ships loaded with grain are still departing Ukraine despite Russia suspending its participation in a U.N.-brokered deal that ensures safe wartime passage of critical food supplies

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Afghanistan: Report Reveals Surge Of Nearly 50 Per Cent In Malnutrition Cases Among Afghan Children

According to the report, approximately 2,500 impoverished children were treated by the humanitarian body "Save the Children" in January and now the number has surged to almost 4,270 children, including many succumbing even before treatment, Khaama Press reported. Read on for details:

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Donncha O'Callaghan left 'shaken to the core' after witnessing children starving on Unicef trip to Somalia

The former Ireland international travelled to Somalia with the country on the verge of the world's first famine in five years.

Irish Mirror

Erdogan says Turkey to continue grain deal efforts after Russia hesitates

Turkey will continue its efforts for the Black Sea grain export deal despite Russian hesitancy, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday after Moscow suspended its participation in the initiative at the weekend.

Reuters

Ukraine news - live: Russia says it has completed partial mobilisation

Hydroelectric power plants have also been targeted across Ukraine

The Independent UK

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 250

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 250th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera

Russia blockades Ukraine's grain exports after reported drone attacks near Crimea. Here's how this puts pressure on global food crisis

Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine left dozens of countries teetering on the edge of famine. Now Russia has been accused of "blackmailing the world with hunger" by ending Russia's ceasefire.

ABC News

Ukraine news - live: Blackouts in Kyiv as Russian missiles ‘hit critical infrastructure’

Power outages also reported in Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia

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UN chief attempts to rescue grain deal amid global concern over Russia ‘hunger games’

Zelensky warns suspension of grain corridor will drive large-scale famine in Africa and Asia

The Independent UK

Global concern on Russia's suspension of Ukraine grain deal

U.S. President Joe Biden has warned that global hunger could increase because of Russia’s suspension of a U.N.-brokered deal to allow safe passage for ships carrying Ukrainian grain

Asharq Al-Awsat

Food Security Improves for Yemenis

A recent report by the World Food Program (WFP) painted a different picture for food security in Yemen.

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 249

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 249th day, we take a look at the main developments.

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Reuters

Factbox-U.N.-led deal to ensure safe export of Ukraine's grain

Russia said on Saturday it was pulling out of a deal aimed at unlocking Ukrainian grain and fertiliser exports from Black Sea ports and easing global food shortages. Here are details of the U.N.-led Black Sea Initiative, according to senior U.N. officials who briefed reporters when it was signed in…

The Guardian - UK

‘Parents can’t afford meat, eggs and milk’: children bear the brunt of Sri Lanka’s economic crisis

Child malnutrition is soaring as inflation hits 94.9%, and many are missing school because parents do not have the cash to send them

The Conversation

Droughts don't need to result in famine: Ethiopia and Somalia show what makes the difference

The Horn of Africa is facing its worst drought in 40 years. Scientists suspect that a multi-year La Niña cycle has been amplified by climate change to prolong dry and hot conditions.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Climate crisis funds ‘not delivered’ to countries in grave need

With famine in Somalia almost inevitable, $100bn a year pledge criticised. Plus, China is locking down parts of Wuhan again

The Guardian - UK

Climate crisis funds not reaching countries in need, senior UN official says

With famine in Somalia almost inevitable, Martin Griffiths criticises opaque handling of $100bn a year promised to poorer countries

The Conversation

Somalia: four lessons from past experience of dealing with famine

Since 1990 the world’s famines have been classified as small – with the glaring exceptions of Somalia in 1991-92 and 2010-12. Now the UN’s World Food Programme says that nearly seven million Somalis face not being able to find enough food in the last months of 2022.

The Independent UK

UN: Almost 1 million drought-hit Somalis in al-Shabab areas

The United Nations says close to 1 million drought-affected people in Somalia are in areas under the control or influence of the al-Shabab extremist group

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