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Instead of bowing to rightwing populism, Starmer should take it on by rebuilding towns – and giving people the security they crave, says Guardian columnist John Harris

France has set up a commission to assess the impact and transparency of its development aid, following allegations by the far right that taxpayers' money is being squandered overseas – echoing similar claims by the United States administration, which has frozen its foreign aid programmes.

SpaceX billionaire reportedly needed civics lessons to be brought up to speed on how US government works

Experts speaking at a screening of The Independent’s documentary on abortion rights warn of the damage done by halting of US halting aid. Bel Trew reports

Editorial: The exit of a soft-left intellectual politician from government highlights a growing unease about the reordering of the party’s priorities

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation said the latest cuts will deprive 350,000 people of HIV treatment

In South Africa alone, funding cuts could lead to 500,000 deaths in 10 years, experts warn.

In a short few weeks, President Donald Trump has upended many core parts and functions of the U.S. government. He dismantled the U.S. Agency for International Development and fired thousands of government employees. He has also fired several inspectors general and board members of independent agencies.

Cuts could result in 500,000 deaths over the next 10 years in the country, research suggests