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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo could push a million more people into poverty

The economic cost of the Ebola outbreak to Africa could reach up to $3.6bn, the UN says

The Independent UK · Jul 1

Energy price cap rise ‘will push millions in Great Britain into fuel poverty’

Typical bill will surge by £220 a year from Wednesday, forcing 13.5m homes to spend over 10% of income on fuel

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1

Ebola outbreak may cost Africa up to $3.6 billion, deepen poverty, says UN

The United Nations has sounded the alarm on the Ebola outbreak in DRC, highlighting its dire implications for African economies, with potential losses reaching $3.6 billion. This epidemic threatens not only health but also broader socio-economic structures, jeopardizing jobs, education, and food stability. Interventions are essential to mitigate long-term repercussions…

The Times of India · Jun 30

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Meet the world's most fertile woman who gave birth to 44 children, including three sets of quadruplets

When Mariam Nabatanzi from Uganda gave birth to her first set of twins at just 13 years old, she had no idea her life would become one of the most extraordinary stories in modern medical history. Over the next two decades, she gave birth to 44 children through a remarkable…

The Times of India · Jun 30

White working-class children have to be exceptional or exceptionally lucky to succeed, Phillipson says

Ms Phillipson said the group had been failed by the ‘distant dream’ of social mobility that had lifted only a ‘lucky few’ – including herself – out of poverty

The Independent UK · Jun 29

Chinese proverb of the day: 'Poverty cannot change the virtues of the benevolent and...' - this thought-provoking saying reveals why money can never replace one's character and why integrity is your greatest wealth

Chinese proverb of the day: Ancient Chinese wisdom highlights that true success isn't measured by wealth but by character. One saying emphasizes that integrity, kindness, and compassion remain steadfast, even amidst financial hardship. Adversity reveals inner strength, proving that ethical values are enduring treasures, far more valuable than material possessions.

The Economic Times · Jun 29

Quote of the day by Seneca: “The greatest wealth is a poverty of desires” a life lesson on finding contentment

Quote of the day by Seneca: “The greatest wealth is a poverty of desires” explores the Stoic philosopher's belief that true wealth comes from needing less rather than owning more. The quote encourages gratitude, self-control and contentment, reminding readers that lasting happiness is found not in endless possessions but in…

The Economic Times · Jun 28

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Why Revenge Failed And Forgiveness Won Everything

What is stronger a weapon that wins a battle or forgiveness that ends a war? The Mahabharata answers this question through one of its most emotional stories. It is not about arrows, divine weapons, or mighty warriors. It is about a single decision that broke a chain of hatred passed…

MyLifeXP · Jun 26

Best German Proverb of the day: "Peace creates wealth, wealth creates arrogance, arrogance brings war, war brings poverty." A life lesson on the price of pride

Best Proverb of the day: The German proverb "Peace creates wealth, wealth creates arrogance, arrogance brings war, war brings poverty" illustrates the recurring cycle linking prosperity, pride and conflict. It teaches that peace enables growth, but unchecked arrogance can destroy it. The proverb remains relevant today, reminding people that humility,…

The Economic Times · Jun 26

The international legal order is broken: 2 key shifts needed to fix it

The international legal order that was created after the second world war is no longer fit for purpose. Its response to urgent global problems like climate, poverty and pandemics is inadequate. Its key institutions like the United Nations are incapable of restoring peace in Ukraine, Iran, Sudan or the Democratic…

The Conversation · Jun 25

Anand Mahindra offers help to 80-year-old who plays his 40-year-old broken violin on the pavement daily

Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra has pledged support to an 80-year-old violinist, Bhagwan Mallick, whose poignant video went viral. Mallick, despite failing eyesight and a broken violin, plays daily on the pavement, earning a meager ₹100 to support his wife. Mahindra's offer has sparked wider calls for structured support networks…

The Economic Times · Jun 24

Heatwave dangers: Why Londoners are more at risk in hot weather than rest of UK

Other factors making Londoners more at risk in high temperatures could include the high cost of living in the capital, housing overcrowding and poverty

Evening Standard · Jun 23

About 400,000 UK children supported by baby banks, up 11% on previous year

Exclusive: Charities say they ‘cannot continue to absorb the impact of child poverty’ without government support

The Guardian - UK · Jun 23

Dining across the divide: ‘He mentioned the idea of 100% income tax over £350,000. I think the threshold should be lower’

An academic and a medical student share concerns about extremes of wealth and poverty, but do they agree on the monarchy?

The Guardian - UK · Jun 21

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AAP · Jun 19

Black bank card program to steer cash payments to single mothers in government housing

One of the few Black-owned banks in the U.S. is introducing a debit card aimed at helping single mothers who live in government subsidized housing escape poverty

The Independent UK · Jun 19

Black-owned bank launches debit card to help single mothers break poverty cycle

The Bank King Card was launched in honour of Juneteenth

inkl · Jun 19

Game of Thrones Stars Reunite for Medieval Horror

Set during a medieval war and released this year, The Deadful follows Sophie Turner, who plays the role of Anne, a woman living in poverty with her mother-in-law as she awaits the return of her husband from war. Her world is turned upside down when her friend, Kit Harington, who…

The Independent UK · Jun 18

Pakistan abolishes ‘period tax’ after landmark campaign to promote sanitary products

In a country where periods are rarely discussed in public, a tax exemption on sanitary products is being hailed as a breakthrough. Campaigners tell Shweta Sharma this is just the first victory in the long and arduous battle ahead

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International Business Times UK · Jun 18

Trump's 'Oligarchic Friends' Gain $210B In a Day: Bernie Sanders Says the Economy Is 'Insanely Rigged'

Senator Bernie Sanders criticises the wealth surge of tech billionaires, highlighting economic struggles faced by American families amid inflation and poverty.

Reason · Jun 18

The War on Economic Growth Is a War on the Poor

No poor country has ever achieved decent living standards without first getting richer.

The Independent UK · Jun 18

I’m a 30-year-old charity founder – here’s why my generation should switch Netflix for an ‘impact subscription’

GIVING WHILE LIVING: As ‘finfluencers’ across social media encourage women to take control of their money, Caragh Bridgwood argues that giving should become part of our financial habits – with research showing that it contributes to happiness, wellbeing and even longevity

The Economic Times · Jun 18

Biblical proverb of the day: 'Wealth brings many friends, but the poor is separated from his neighbor'

Proverbs 19:4 observes that wealth attracts many companions, while poverty often leads to isolation, highlighting a human tendency to value individuals based on material possessions. This ancient wisdom remains relevant, urging a distinction between genuine friendship and self-interested relationships. The proverb encourages recognizing inherent human worth beyond financial status and…

The Independent UK · Jun 16

South Africa marks 50 years since Soweto uprising

The events of June 16, 1976 — now commemorated annually as Youth Day — are considered a turning point in South Africa's liberation struggle against white minority rule

Evening Standard · Jun 15

Energy debt fears plaguing third of UK households – survey

Among those in energy debt, the median amount owed to an energy supplier was £750, the poll for the End Fuel Poverty Coalition found.

The Independent UK · Jun 15

UK energy debt crisis deepens for millions ahead of price cap rise

13 per cent of those in debt or concerned about missing payments owed money to ‘someone who makes them feel scared’

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