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Donors race to get generators, other aid to hard-hit Ukraine

When Russian forces launched a military campaign against infrastructure in Ukraine, they opened a front that carried the war along power lines and water mains to homes, schools, hospitals and Ukrainian livelihoods

The Independent UK

Ukrainian civilians facing test of survival: UN

UN humanitarian chief tells Security Council Russian attacks on infrastructure have created a ‘new level of need’.

Al Jazeera

UN aid chief: Ukrainians are suffering `colossal' torment

The U.N. humanitarian chief is decrying the “colossal” torment Ukrainians are suffering from “senseless war” and Russian destruction of its infrastructure

The Independent UK

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UN Launches Record $51.5 Bn Emergency Funding Appeal

The UN and partners have appealed for record funds for aid next year, as the Ukraine war and other conflicts and climate emergencies push more people into crisis, and some towards famine. The United Nations' annual Global Humanitarian Overview estimated that 339 million people in 68 countries will need some…

Asharq Al-Awsat

One in 23 people will require humanitarian relief in 2023, UN warns

A global relief fund of a record $51.5bn will be needed to assist 339 million people suffering because of 2022’s ‘extreme events’

The Guardian - UK

Biden not planning to speak to Putin for now, G7 agrees oil price cap

U.S. President Joe Biden does not intend to speak to his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, about ending the Ukraine war as conditions for such discussions currently do not exist, the White House said on Friday.

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U.N. aid chief wants 25% more money in 2023, no famine in Somalia yet

The United Nations will ask for 25% more money in 2023 to fund humanitarian aid operations globally, the U.N. aid chief told a Reuters NEXT event on Wednesday, where he also warned that while famine would not yet be declared in Somalia, people were already dying there of hunger.

Reuters

UN aid chief upbeat on Black Sea grains deal after Istanbul meeting

U.N. aid chief Martin Griffiths on Tuesday voiced confidence on the continued work of the Black Sea grains deal after meeting with Russian and Ukrainian delegations in Istanbul.

Reuters

UN, Russia Grain, Fertilizer Exports Talks End without Breakthrough

United Nations chiefs held talks with Russian officials Friday on the Black Sea agreements on exporting grain and fertilizers, eight days before one of the deals is set to expire. The discussions took place behind closed doors at the UN Palais des Nations headquarters in Geneva and wrapped up mid-afternoon,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

UK criticised for failing to pay $300m in promised climate funds ahead of Cop27

Missed deadline for money pledged to assist developing countries sends ‘strong negative signal’ ahead of Egypt summit, say experts

The Guardian - UK

Russia warns it may block ships with Ukraine grain

Russia’s U.N. ambassador is accusing Ukraine of using the Black Sea shipping corridor to get grain to world markets “for military and sabotage purposes” against its fleet

The Independent UK

U.N. says no ships in grain corridor when Russia says it was attacked

The United Nations on Monday said no ships involved in a U.N.-brokered Ukraine grain export deal were transiting a Black Sea maritime humanitarian corridor on the night of Oct. 29, when Russia says its vessels in Crimea were attacked.

Reuters

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

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UN 'Relatively Optimistic' on Renewing Ukraine Grain Export Deal

The United Nations said Wednesday it was relatively optimistic about prospects for renewing an agreement that allows grain exports from war-torn Ukraine. The 120-day Black Sea Grain Initiative, a UN-led deal agreed with Moscow and Kyiv, runs until November 19. It spells out terms for exporting grain from Ukrainian ports…

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 Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war live: Putin rails against ‘west’ in latest speech; Kyiv faces longer and stricter blackouts after attacks – as it happened

Russian president addresses Valdai discussion club; Ukrainian capital to face more power outages after energy supplies hit

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 246 of the invasion

Putin says ‘dirty bomb’ allegations made on his orders; Ukraine facing stricter blackouts due to attacks on energy

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U.N. aid chief 'relatively optimistic' on Black Sea grain deal

United Nations aid chief Martin Griffiths said on Wednesday that he was "relatively optimistic" that a U.N.-brokered deal that allowed a resumption of Ukraine Black Sea grain exports would be extended beyond mid-November.

Birmingham Post

Ashton Gate Sporting Quarter can bring major events to Bristol, stadium boss says

Bristol City Council approved plans last week for the development - including a new sports and convention centre - to be built next to the existing home of Bristol City and Bristol Bears

Reuters

UN aid chief 'reasonably confident' on extension of Ukraine deal

U.N. aid chief Martin Griffiths voiced confidence on Monday that a U.N.-brokered deal allowing Ukrainian Black Sea grains exports could be extended and even expanded despite apparent revenge strikes by Russia on Kyiv.

Bristol Post

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What next for Ashton Gate Sporting Quarter and Longmoor greenbelt housing plans

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World facing a 'tsunami of hunger' says United Nations

“The hungry people of the world are counting on us and… we must not let them down.”

The Independent UK

UN warns up to 345 million people marching toward starvation

The U.N. food chief is warning that the world faces “a global emergency of unprecedented magnitude," with up to 345 million people marching toward starvation — and 70 million pushed closer to starvation by the war in Ukraine

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