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Aid deliveries to Sudan and surrounding regions have become more costly and delayed as oil price volatility and shipping disruptions linked to the Iran conflict press on fuel, insurance, and transport routes. UNHCR and major agencies say humanitarian operations are tightening amid funding gaps and port congestion.
Lebanese President Aoun has urged reaching an end to the Lebanon-Israel war, saying he is prepared to "do the impossible" to stop the fighting. Health authorities report the death toll in Lebanon has neared 3,000, with ongoing Israeli strikes, evacuations, and Hezbollah operations continuing in south Lebanon and northern Israel amid a 45‑day ceasefire extension.
Trade unions and Labour face a renewed clash with Reform UK as Farage invites unions to affiliate with his party. Unions warn against rolling back workers’ rights; polls show near parity between Labour and Reform among union members.
Trump Accounts open for eligible children with a $1,000 seed and tax advantages. Early data shows 1.4 million sign-ups, with policymakers and researchers noting potential for long-term wealth-building and educational outcomes. Adoption remains uneven, influenced by eligibility, education, and outreach.
The fighting between the SAF and RSF has intensified around El-Obeid in North Kordofan, disrupting power and water supplies, threatening civilians, and triggering new displacement. UN and aid groups warn of escalating humanitarian needs as drone strikes and sieges press civilians and aid workers.
Drone attacks on El-Obeid and surrounding areas have escalated, hitting civilian targets including wedding-related vehicles and water transport. The fighting between the Sudanese army and the RSF continues to displace thousands, disrupt essential services, and raise fears of a humanitarian catastrophe as drones disrupt infrastructure and supply routes.
Three years after the EU-Tunisia Memorandum of Understanding, rights groups say the pact has intensified border controls and serious human rights violations, amid calls to suspend the agreement and reassess safeguards. Reports detail intercepted departures, abuses, and restricted asylum access, with EU funding tied to Tunisian authorities.
The UK has announced a substantial reduction in overseas development aid to Africa, with direct support projected to fall by up to 90% in some countries by 2029 as the government reallocates funds to defence. The plan covers multiple nations, including Malawi, Mozambique and DRC, sparking criticism from development groups about heightened risk to health, education and humanitarian programs.