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‘I have lost everything’: southern Africa battles hunger amid historic drought
Crops have failed in several countries, with 27m people at risk of hunger according to World Food Programme. Emmanuel Himoonga paced his dry field, picking up stalks of maize that had been bleached ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
In Northern Gaza, Hunger Looms Over Daily Existence
Families say they are rationing what little food they can find while living under the constant threat of Israeli bombardment.World - The New York Times - October 18 -
Indian Doctors Go on Hunger Strike to Protest Killing of Colleague
Six were subsisting only on water and were admitted into the hospital after a multiday fast to demand justice for the brutal rape and killing of a medical resident.World - The New York Times - October 17 -
Hunger experts say the risk of famine in Gaza remains high
The international authority on hunger crises says the Gaza Strip is still at risk of famine more than a year into the Israel-Hamas warWorld - ABC News - October 17 -
Mother of British-Egyptian political prisoner goes on hunger strike
Alaa Abdel Fattah is a British-Egyptian national who has spent most of the last decade in jail.Top stories - BBC News - October 22 -
Carbon emissions of richest 1% increase hunger, poverty and deaths, says Oxfam
Consumption of world’s wealthiest people also making it increasingly difficult to limit global heating to 1.5C. The high carbon emissions of the world’s richest 1% are worsening hunger, poverty and ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
India’s hunger for fossil fuels drags on its push towards net zero
Growing economy sucks up more electricity than its green sources can provide despite billions invested in solar and wind farmsWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Despair in Chad camps as violence and hunger in Sudan drive 25,000 across border in a week
Warning of ‘lost generation’ in Adré and Farchana camps as Sudan’s civil war drives huge numbers across border. What caused the civil war in Sudan and how has it become one of the world’s worst ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
Leading human rights lawyer Xu Zhiyong on hunger strike in Chinese prison, family says
Xu is protesting against what he describes as inhumane treatment in prison, including lack of contact with his family. Concerns are growing about the health of Xu Zhiyong, China’s most prominent ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Almost two dozen countries at high risk of acute hunger, UN report reveals
Sudan, South Sudan, Mali, Palestine and Haiti rated at level of highest concern in latest six-monthly analysis. Acute food insecurity is expected to worsen in war-stricken Sudan and nearly two ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Bolivia's Evo Morales tells AP he'll press on with a hunger strike until his rival accepts dialogue
Bolivia’s transformative and divisive former President Evo Morales has told the Associated Press that he would press on with a hunger strike until the government of his protégé-turned-rival agreed ...World - ABC News - November 3 -
Trump and Harris Battle for Pennsylvania
Also, remembering Quincy Jones. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.Top stories - The New York Times - November 4 -
California firefighters battle blaze
Firefighters in southern California are making progress against a wildfire that has destroyed more than 200 homes. The Mountain Fire started burning Wednesday morning and has charred more than ...Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
GOP senators brush off concerns about Thune’s relationship with Trump
The new Senate majority leader has been critical of the president-elect, but even conservative senators expressed confidence that he would work well with Trump.Politics - Politico - Yesterday -
GOP tax battle rages
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Tax battle brewing among Republicans over debt fears President-elect Trump's ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
PFL: Battle of the Giants weigh-in results
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – MMA Junkie is on scene and reporting live from Friday's official PFL: Battle of the Giants (DAZN/ESPN+) fighter weigh-ins at the host hotel in Saudi Arabia, which kick off at ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18 -
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The man battling Nigeria’s 'witch-hunters'
How one man is trying to protect people accused of witchcraft from lynchings and abuse.Top stories - BBC News - October 26 -
Firefighters battle wildfires on both coasts
From New Jersey to California, wildfires are continuing to rage on both coasts and despite current weather conditions offering some relief, the situation is far from over. NBC News’ George Solis ...Top stories - NBC News - 3 days ago -
AI, politics and the battle against misinformation
Discussion of the political impact of artificial intelligence from the FT’s Future of AI summitWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
All-out battle for critical Michigan voters
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump both campaigned in Michigan in the same county with 18 days to go before the election. Trump acknowledged that the abortion issue is ...Politics - NBC News - October 18 -
Meta Battles Social Media Addiction Lawsuit in Massachusetts
Meta, which owns and operates Facebook and Instagram, is facing accusations that it used tactics to get users hooked on its platforms.Business - Inc. - October 19 -
Utah HC Drops Tough Battle With Boston
The club gave it all they had, but couldn't solve Jeremy Swayman and a stout Bruins defence.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 20 -
Senate battle goes from bad to worse for Democrats
Senate Democrats are facing an increasingly tough road to keeping their majority in the upper chamber as races in crucial swing states tighten with just two weeks until Election Day. The path to 51 ...Politics - The Hill - October 22 -
Putin’s battle to keep Georgia in Russia’s orbit
The country is holding elections that could decide whether it tilts towards Moscow or Brussels. Observers fear that violence may followBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
Morning Report — Harris, Trump battle for turnout and triumph
In today’s issue: In the final sprint of a historic presidential election, Vice President Harris’s biggest challenge has become turnout. Her messages about abortion rights, warnings about what ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
Why are climate battles being waged at the state level?
Greenhouse gases aren’t confined by borders.Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
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Evan Spiegel battles to revive Snap’s fortunes
Snapchat creator’s ambitions in augmented reality and online advertising hit by growing strength of arch-rival MetaBusiness - Financial Times - October 28 -
DeSantis, allies battle Florida abortion initiative
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story DeSantis, government allies fight Florida abortion measure A ballot initiative to enshrine abortion ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
How US campaigners are battling Black voter apathy
The number of Americans not sure how they will vote has jumped since 2020World - Financial Times - October 30 -
Elon Musk’s money and the battle for Pennsylvania – video
Pennsylvania is set to be this election’s most vital swing state, with the world’s richest man injecting tens of millions of dollars into the race to help Donald Trump win. With just days before ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Closing arguments in battle for Congress focus on abortion and immigration
Both parties are zeroing in on different issues as they make their closing arguments in the battles for the House and Senate, with Democrats leaning into abortion and Republicans focusing on ...Politics - NBC News - October 31 -
The latest intel on the Timberwolves' ownership drama -- and the battle that looms
With arbitration set to begin Monday, here's the latest on Glen Taylor, Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore -- and the battle for the multibillion-dollar franchise.Sports - ESPN - November 4 -
Luke Grimes on "Yellowstone" season five's family battles
As the hit series "Yellowstone" approaches its season finale, Luke Grimes joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss what fans can expect from the intense final episodes.Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
Alabama at LSU: Turnover battle could turn the tide
Betting Saturday's big SEC matchup between the No. 11 Alabama Tide and No. 14 LSU Tigers? Here's what you need to know.Sports - ESPN - November 7 -
Sanders ignites Democratic battle over election loss
Democrats are pointing fingers and scrambling for answers over what went wrong with their message on the economy after a resounding loss by Vice President Harris to President-elect Trump that saw ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
Trump victory kicks off the battle for the right’s future
Populism seems certain to lose some big fights to traditional GOP policies over the next few yearsBusiness - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
'The View' hosts battle over why Trump won
Sara Haines of ABC’s “The View” explained her thoughts on why voters sided with President-elect Trump in a heated discussion with her co-hosts Friday. “It’s condescending, the way that the left ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Brush fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park contained, FDNY says
FDNY crews in Brooklyn's Prospect Park are monitoring for hot spots after battling a brush fire that consumed approximately two acres.Top stories - CBS News - 6 days ago
