UNICEF condemns looting of lifesaving supplies for children in Sudan

The Charity Commission is investigating concerns surrounding Prince Harry's charity Sentebale, which he co-founded with Prince Seeiso to aid children in southern Africa affected by HIV and Aids. The Duke of Sussex and Prince Seeiso, along with other trustees, recently resigned due to a dispute with chair Dr. Sophie Chandauka, who is now suing the charity for her position, accusing Prince Harry of using the press to harm those who challenge his actions. The conflict...

Tate Britain is returning a 17th-century painting by Henry Gibbs to the family of Jewish Belgian art collector Samuel Hartveld, as recommended by the Spoliation Advisory Panel due to it being looted by Nazis during World War II. Hartveld left the painting behind when fleeing Antwerp in 1940, and although he survived the war, he never recovered his lost art collection, which is believed to be scattered among European galleries. The return of the painting...

The UN-partnered IPC platform has classified 3.9 million people in DRC as facing "emergency" levels of hunger, with an additional 23.8 million enduring "crisis" levels. Conflict in the eastern provinces has exacerbated the situation, leading to acute food insecurity for 2.5 million people, with the WFP and FAO urgently calling for $399 million in funding to prevent a full-scale catastrophe. Full Article

A new poll suggests that Rachel Reeves' spring statement has received low popularity ratings, with just one in five people viewing it positively and 49% viewing it negatively. The chancellor's net popularity rating of -28 is the lowest since Liz Truss's mini-Budget, which had a rating of -37. Additionally, a poll by Ipsos found that only one in five people believe Reeves is doing a good job, with her approval rating dropping to -32, nearing...

Michael Stewart, the head of the government's counter-terror programme Prevent, has resigned following revelations that Axel Rudakubana's case was closed prematurely before he carried out a deadly attack in Southport. Rudakubana was sentenced to life in prison for murdering three children and attempting to kill eight others. Three referrals were made to Prevent and six calls were placed to police regarding Rudakubana's concerning behavior, leading to an investigation that found failures in handling his case...

Sudan is experiencing one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, despite a slight decrease in displacement, with many returning to devastated areas lacking basic services. The country is facing severe food insecurity, with millions in need of urgent assistance, while a funding shortfall is hindering humanitarian efforts to address the crisis. The situation is exacerbated by escalating violence, particularly affecting women and children, and recent cuts in international aid budgets are deepening the suffering. Full...