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Metro

UN Report Highlights Worrying Increase in Food Insecurity in Africa Amid Global Progress

A recent United Nations report reveals a significant worsening of food insecurity in Africa, despite global improvements. As of 2024, over 1 billion...

Metro

Maryland Individual Identified with New World Screwworm Following Trip to El Salvador

A Maryland resident has been diagnosed with New World screwworm after returning from El Salvador, marking the first confirmed U.S. case linked to...

World

Israeli troops four aid seekers near Gaza City, according to hospital reports and witnesses.

On August 24, 2025, Israeli forces killed four Palestinians seeking aid near Gaza City, specifically in the Netzarim corridor area. This region is...

Metro

South Africa’s at-risk population faces challenges accessing HIV medications following reductions in US support.

South Africa's vulnerable populations are struggling to access HIV medication due to significant cuts in U.S. foreign aid, totaling around $427 million. This...

Metro

Israel ards Gaza City Perimeter Overnight as Military Operations Persist

Israeli forces intensified military operations surrounding Gaza City, utilizing airstrikes and tank shelling that resulted in significant destruction of buildings and homes. Continuous...

World

Somalia confronts diphtheria outbreak amid vaccine shortages and aid reductions

Somalia is grappling with a significant surge in diphtheria cases, with over 1,600 infections and 87 deaths reported in 2025, nearly doubling the...

Entertainment

Bryce Dessner discusses his genre-blending compositions and upcoming Piano Concerto in tribute to his sister

Bryce Dessner, renowned as a guitarist for the indie-rock band The National, is set to debut his latest classical composition, the Piano Concerto,...

EconomyWorld

UK Cancels Additional Border Checks on Animal Imports Ahead of EU Deal

The United Kingdom has announced the suspension of planned additional border checks on live animal imports from the European Union, aiming to facilitate...

Economy

UK economy grows by 0.3% in Q2, exceeding expectations

The UK's economy expanded by 0.3% in the second quarter of 2025, surpassing the 0.1% growth anticipated by economists and the Bank of...

Metro

Marshall Islands suspends search for missing sea ambulance and crew after exhaustive efforts

The Republic of the Marshall Islands has suspended the search for a missing sea ambulance and its four crew members after exhaustive efforts...