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Trump administration claims food aid fraud but critics say ‘there’s no evidence’

Agriculture secretary claims without evidence Snap recipients included owners of luxury cars

The Guardian - US

Climate crisis completely changing fight against global poverty, says Christian Aid chief

INTERVIEW: Exclusive: Christian Aid CEO Patrick Watt tells Nick Ferris how floods, extreme weather, spiralling sovereign debt, and now the war in Iran all pose a threat to the fight against poverty around the world

The Independent UK

US lawmakers say DoJ rushed Southern Poverty Law Center indictment, citing whistleblower

Democrats accuse Todd Blanche of pressuring prosecutors for charges ‘despite serious concerns’ about case’s strength

The Guardian - US

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Trump DOJ Hit With Explosive Grand Jury Scandal as SPLC Demands Secret Tapes Over Alleged Misconduct

The Southern Poverty Law Center accuses the DOJ of grand jury misconduct, seeking to unseal transcripts in a controversial wire fraud case, alleging misleading claims and political influence.

International Business Times UK

War With U.S. And Israel Pushes Millions Of Iranians Toward Unemployment As Economy Tanks

While sanctions and inflation already battered the Iranian economy before the war with the United States and Israel, the conflict has pushed millions of Iranians closer to unemployment and poverty, according to a new report.

International Business Times

Tom Homan Insist on Inviting Pope Leo XIV on ICE Raids: "They Are Talking About Something They Don't Understand"

Tom Homan, President Donald Trump's border czar, wants Pope Francis to see a deportation raid up close. The first invitation, delivered during a Turning Point USA panel, came after the pope condemned the way migrants and refugees are treated, saying people fleeing violence or poverty are often viewed as "worse…

Latin Times

Mopane worm and termite sales relieve poverty in rural South Africa – studies explore the impact

South Africa’s Limpopo province borders Zimbabwe, Botswana and Mozambique. It is one of the poorest provinces in the country. This is due to a combination of historical underdevelopment, a high unemployment rate, heavy reliance on government grants and a rural-based economy with limited industrial diversification.

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4 vying to be the next UN chief try to set themselves apart as race heats up

Four candidates vying to lead the United Nations have spent hours being grilled about their views on issues from restoring global peace to ending escalating poverty

The Independent UK

Thought Experiment: It's 2030, and the Newsom Justice Department Indicts a Conservative Group for Paying Antifa Leaders

I blogged Wednesday about the indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center for, among other things, supposedly defrauding donors. The… The post Thought Experiment: It's 2030, and the Newsom Justice Department Indicts a Conservative Group for Paying Antifa Leaders appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason

Iran war could push over 32 million people into poverty; UN warns of 'triple shock' for developing nations

A United Nations report warns the Iran war's economic fallout could plunge over 32 million people into poverty globally. Developing nations face the brunt of this crisis, grappling with surging energy and food prices. The conflict reverses development gains, pushing vulnerable populations back into destitution. Urgent global support is needed…

The Times of India

Why Trump is calling Southern Poverty Law Center a ‘Democratic hoax’

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The Independent UK

Trump brands Southern Poverty Law Center ‘one of the greatest political scams in American history’

President Donald Trump blasts civil rights organization after his DOJ charges it with concealing the payment of at least $3 million to informants embedded with domestic extremist groups

The Independent UK

Trump administration’s indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center breaks with norms – and may lack evidence of criminal wrongdoing

The Southern Poverty Law Center was indicted on April 21, 2026, on federal fraud charges. The Justice Department alleges that the civil rights group known as the SPLC improperly raised millions of dollars to secretly pay leaders of the Ku Klux Klan and other white supremacist and extremist groups for…

The Conversation

What does disadvantage look like in Australia? New research shows who’s struggling most

The Australian government just released the 2026 report of the Economic Inclusion Advisory Committee.

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The Times of India

Candace Owens hit with “secret link” allegations after Laura Loomer’s explosive post

Laura Loomer accused Candace Owens of receiving money from the Southern Poverty Law Center, sparking widespread online debate. The claims surfaced as the nonprofit faces allegations of fraud and funding extremist informants. Social media users amplified the accusations without verified proof. Meanwhile, officials, including Kash Patel, outlined serious charges against…

The Independent UK

Civil rights groups condemn Southern Poverty Law Center's indictment and prepare for legal fights

The Southern Poverty Law Center's indictment is sparking outrage among civil rights leaders

Euronews

Richest countries in 2026: New measure of wealth pushes France and Germany out of top ten

Measures of “richest countries” can be misleading. A new prosperity index — looking at income, GDP and how wealth translates into quality of life, social cohesion and long-term development — does not place the US, Germany, or France in the top ten.

Reason

DOJ Indicts Southern Poverty Law Center for Secretly Funding Extremists

"The SPLC is manufacturing racism to justify its existence," said acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.

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Southern Poverty Law Center Indictment

You can read it here; here's the opening paragraph plus another paragraph, though the indictment offers considerably more details as… The post Southern Poverty Law Center Indictment appeared first on Reason.com.

The Guardian - US

Why was the Southern Poverty Law Center indicted on federal fraud charges?

Charges alleged the center paid informants to infiltrate extremist groups without disclosing payments to donors

The Independent UK

DOJ indicts Southern Poverty Law Center over alleged informant payments

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The Independent UK

Southern Poverty Law Center indicted on federal fraud charges related to past use of paid informants

The Southern Poverty Law Center has been indicted on federal fraud charges related to its past use of paid informants to infiltrate extremist groups

The Independent UK

What to know about the Southern Poverty Law Center and why it is being indicted

What to know about the Southern Poverty Law Center's history and controversies

The Independent UK

Southern Poverty Law Center indicted over informants as Trump’s DOJ alleges ‘$3 million, decade-long scheme’

The organization claims the investigation is part of the Trump administration’s efforts to go after critics and groups with different views

The Guardian - US

Southern Poverty Law Center indicted on federal fraud charges

Todd Blanche announces 11-count indictment over payments to informants in extremist groups including Ku Klux Klan

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