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UN food agency to cut aid to 500,000 people in Gaza

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USA

UN aid agency cuts appeal for 2026 to €28bn after support drops

This year, the UN system slashed thousands of jobs, notably at its migration and refugee agencies, and Secretary General António Guterres' office has launched a review of UN operations.

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Hundreds line up for food aid as US SNAP funding freeze nears

Amid the US government shutdown, Georgia families line up for food aid as judges order the Trump administration to keep SNAP benefits running.

World News

Israeli troops open fire on Palestinians headed to GHF hub, killing 32

The latest attacks come as US, Qatar-led ceasefire efforts between Israel and Hamas appear to stall due to disagreements over Israel’s continued presence and Hamas’ future in the Strip.

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Volunteer teams prepare meals as Texas flood recovery continues

Volunteers are delivering hot meals to emergency crews and flood victims across Texas, as communities rally to support recovery efforts after last week’s deadly disaster.

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Europe News

'Donor fatigue' demands smarter global aid spending, says Barroso

As traditional donors retreat, attention is turning to emerging contributors such as Brazil, India and private sector partners to help fill the gap.

Earth News

Europeans are buying frozen food to reduce waste, survey shows

As well as saving time and money, frozen food can contribute to a more sustainable food system.

Culture news

Celebrities urge US Congress against defunding food and medical aid

“This is unacceptable and wrong,” states the open letter, as the Trump administration's One Big Beautiful Bill Act is currently being proposed to senators.

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Palestinians line up for aid as UN scales back Gaza presence

The UN will reduce its Gaza presence after an Israeli tank strike killed a staffer, while Palestinians face worsening shortages amid ongoing bombardment and aid cuts.

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Gaza families struggle for food as Israel's blockade continues

Palestinians in Gaza face severe food shortages due to Israel’s blockade, forcing many to rely on charities for meals. Aid groups warn that famine risks are rising despite previous ceasefire gains.

USA

US foreign aid freeze a 'death sentence' for people in need, NGOs warn

US President Donald Trump has ordered most foreign assistance to be halted for 90 days pending a review, causing alarm among aid agencies worldwide.

Earth News

European food banks boosted by Taylor Swift’s ‘substantial’ donations

The donations will fund hundreds of thousands of meals to help feed the growing number of Europeans and Americans grappling with rising food and housing costs.

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WATCH: Protests erupt as Milei holds soup kitchen supplies

Social movements in Argentina protested outside a government food depot after a judge ruled that five million kilos of stored food must be distributed to soup kitchens.

Gaza

Top UN court orders Israel to allow more aid into Gaza

The Palestinian Foreign Ministry called the case “a vital step in the global effort to hold Israel accountable for perpetrating genocide.”

Cyprus

Gaza sea aid route a 'model': Cyprus president

Some 200 tonnes of food were recently transported from Cyprus to the embattled Palestinian enclave.

Israel

Aid airdrops into Gaza slammed by humanitarian organisations

NGOs called a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, saying states hide behind airdrops to "create the illusion that they are doing enough."

Gaza

Gaza ceasefire talks fail days before Ramadan

Hamas refuses to release hostages unless Israel halts its offensive, a demand Tel Aviv rejects, vowing to persist with the conflict until Hamas is dismantled.