South Sudanese Return To Sudan Seeking Relief, But Find More Hardship
Living in flimsy shelters made of wood and plastic tarp or half-finished concrete buildings, South Sudanese who have returned to Sudan are finding life tougher as their former country's economy tumbles.
Two More Bodies Pulled From Iraq Shrine Landslide
Two more bodies pulled from Iraq shrine landslide
Study names this UK city the 'most dangerous' in Europe
Bradford in the UK has been termed the most dangerous city in Europe due to its high crime rate.
Unequal And Divided, Angola Braces For Tense Election
Angolans head to the polls next week in what is likely to be a tense standoff between a ruling party in power for nearly five decades and an opposition with growing appeal to a frustrated, impoverished youth.
Fuel Price Hikes, Scarce Rice Add To Hardship In Myanmar
Fuel price hikes, scarce rice add to hardship in Myanmar
UK opposition Labour Party wants parliament recalled over energy price cap
Britain's opposition Labour Party said parliament should be recalled on Monday to freeze energy bills for the winter as the country deals with the worst cost-of-living crisis in decades.
#EnoughIsEnough: Why is it trending?
A new study showed that the cost of living crisis in the West Midlands is affecting 70.9% of the population.
For Some Gaza Children, Another Round Of Violence Reopens Trauma
When Israeli missiles started landing in Gaza in early August, shattering glass and collapsing buildings, Jouman Abdu put on headphones, covered her eyes with a blindfold and stretched on the couch.
UK to cut tariff on imports from developing countries starting next year
With the recently launched Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), the UK will extend tariff cuts to hundreds of more products from 65 developing countries.
Jihadists Spread From The Sahel To Coastal West Africa
Jihadists spread from the Sahel to coastal West Africa
Forced Labour, Possible 'Enslavement' In China's Xinjiang: UN Expert
Forced labour, possible 'enslavement' in China's Xinjiang: UN expert
How to tackle the UK cost of living crisis – four economists have their say
A spike in wholesale energy prices has fed into retail charges for businesses and households.
Explainer-Why Europe faces climbing energy bills
A global surge in wholesale power and gas prices means households across Europe face much higher energy bills this year and beyond, with the region's most vulnerable exposed to fuel poverty, consumer groups say.
Britain's energy price cap was never designed to keep your gas and electricity affordable
The price of gas and electricity is soaring in Britain and many millions of people are likely to be pushed into fuel poverty. And this is even with an "energy price cap."
Taliban mark turbulent first year in power
For ordinary Afghans -- especially women -- the return of the Taliban has only increased hardships.
Britain's opposition Labour Party to demand energy price cap freeze
Britain's main opposition Labour Party will call for the energy price cap to be frozen this autumn, a party source said, to help the public deal with another expected surge in energy bills during the worst cost-of-living crisis in decades.
Italy's right pledges tax cuts, immigration curbs, welfare reform
Italy's conservative bloc will cut taxes, crack down on immigration and scrap the current system of welfare benefits if it wins next month's election as expected, the group said in a joint manifesto.
Gordon Brown economics versus Liz Truss tax cuts: a new twist in the battle to resolve the UK's cost of living crisis
Rapidly rising global energy prices could see Great Britain's energy price cap (the maximum amount consumers can be charged) rise to £3,582 at the end of August.
The UK's cost of living support won't protect the poorest – here's what the government should do instead
UK households have faced unprecedented blows to their living standards in 2022.
Iceland launches £30 voucher campaign for pensioners
Iceland Foods teams up with the Rothesay Foundation and Age UK to battle the cost of living crisis in the country.
Elderly woman found in cardboard box after being dumped by roadside
An elderly woman was found inside cardboard boxes on the side of a highway after being dumped by her family in Puebla, Mexico.
BP profit triples to $9.3 bn on soaring energy prices
Net profit hit $9.3 billion in the three months to June -- a threefold increase from the same period last year, the company said in a results statement.
The Tech Founder On A Mission To Raise The Bar For Transport Accessibility
Transreport launched Passenger Assistance, an app that allows disabled people to request and organise assistance from rail transportation services.
Heatwaves: why ethnic minorities in the UK are more vulnerable, and what to do about it
Heatwaves have worrying implications for human health including sleep loss, mental illness, and increased mortality and suicide rates.
At least 17 dead after boat carrying Haitian migrants capsizes in The Bahamas
Seventeen people died after a boat carrying dozens of Haitian migrants capsized off the coast of The Bahamas, authorities said on Sunday, as more Haitians attempt to reach the United States to flee gang violence and poverty at home.
Meghan Markle 'in control' of Prince Harry as seen in video from UN visit
The Duke of Sussex gave a speech about climate change and poverty during the U.N. General Assembly on July 18.
Colombia's Congress Begins New Session With Ambitious Reform Agenda
Colombia's congress opens its new session on Wednesday, with a slate of ambitious tax-and-spend and other legislation on the horizon under incoming President-elect Gustavo Petro, intended to combat poverty and inequality.
Prince Harry accused of 'stealing' UN speech from Prince William
The Duke of Sussex talked about poverty, climate change, and more during the U.N. General Assembly on July 18.
Prince Harry heading to UN to 'relaunch' brand after Jubilee humiliation, says journalist
The Duke of Sussex will deliver a speech about poverty and climate change at the United Nations General Assembly.
Prince Harry stirs fury ahead of speech on poverty at UN
The Duke of Sussex will give a speech about climate change and world hunger at the United Nations General Assembly.