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People in Sudan and Gaza are starving. The international community must act

Sudan is the largest food crisis and Gaza is the worst emergency by intensity of deprivation – both disasters need urgent action

The Guardian - US

Aid to Gaza falls to lowest level in 11 months despite US ultimatum to Israel

US government wrote to Israel a month ago threatening sanctions if there was no increase in humanitarian supplies

The Guardian - UK

Israel Launches Deadly Strikes On Gaza, Lebanon Ahead Of U.S. Aid Deadline For Palestinians

Thirty people, including 13 children, were reportedly killed by Israeli strikes in the territory's north

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‘Strong likelihood’ of imminent famine in north Gaza: Food security experts

Famine thresholds ‘may have already been crossed or else will be in the near future’, Famine Review Committee warns.

Al Jazeera

‘Strong likelihood’ of imminent famine in northern Gaza, food experts warn, as Israel continues siege

‘Looming catastrophe’ will ‘dwarf anything we have seen so far’ in Gaza since 7 October 2023, famine review committee says

The Guardian - AU

Famine is likely imminent in northern Gaza, hunger experts say

Hunger experts are warning that there's “a strong likelihood” famine is imminent in parts of northern Gaza where Israeli forces are conducting a major offensive

The Independent UK

Newcastle Basketball welcomes play to keep new stadium on home turf

Meanwhile, the opposition refuses to just sit on the bench.

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Gaza Strip Faces Risk Of Famine Amid Ongoing Conflict

Gaza Strip grapples with severe hunger crisis amid conflict, with 1.8 million individuals affected. International community urges prioritization of civilia...

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345,000 Gazans Face 'Catastrophic' Hunger This Winter: UN

Some 345,000 Gazans face "catastrophic" levels of hunger this winter due to falling aid deliveries, UN agencies said Thursday, warning of the persistent risk of famine across the Palestinian territory.

International Business Times

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 war

The Independent UK

At 60, the Sun hasn’t set – but the tabloid’s light is fading

“The British public believe it is time for a new newspaper, born of the age we live in. That is why the Sun rises brightly today.”

The Conversation

Why the Paralympics ‘inclusive’ messaging is misleading

As the Paralympic Games come to an end with the closing ceremony, it’s an opportune moment to reflect back on the messaging behind the event. The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) promoted the Games as an inclusive event that enhances opportunities for people who experience disability globally.

The Conversation

‘I can feel the electricity’: How blind football became the Paralympics’ unmissable show

France’s games, which are played out in total silence, are dominating the front and back pages after the hosts set up a sensational final against Argentina under the Eiffel Tower

The Independent UK

Not-so-secret weapon: world’s second-tallest man leads Iran into sitting volleyball final

Morteza Mehrzad dislikes attention that comes with being 8ft 1in tall but the sport, says his coach, has helped him

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The Conversation

Paris is adding another page to Paralympic history but what will its legacy be?

A record 4,400 athletes from more than 160 countries are competing in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, with 549 medal events across 22 sports.

Woman & Home

Queen Letizia’s straight-leg jeans and comfy trainers are a timeless style pairing we always find ourselves coming back to

Queen Letizia wore the smart-casual outfit of dreams at the 2024 Paralympic Games and showcased how chic jeans and trainers can be

Al Jazeera

Amid Israel’s war on Gaza, cyclist Alaa al-Dali fights for a shot at glory

The Gaza Sunbirds para-cycling group have overcome war and personal adversity for a chance to compete internationally.

Creative Bloq

The meaning of the Paralympic Games logo

The 'Agitos' is very different from the original design.

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Radio France Internationale

Paris 2024 Paralympics explode into action with lavish opening ceremony

The 17th Paralympic Games was launched on Wednesday night with a four-hour sight and sound spectacular in central Paris involving the 4,000 competitors who will take part in the 11-day festival of 22 para sports as well as hundreds of dancers and musicians with and without disabilities.

France 24

A guide to the 2024 Paris Paralympics: sports, venues and stars to watch

With eye-catching venues, inspiring athletes, thrilling sports and a historic curtain-raiser on the Champs-Élysées, the 2024 Paralympic Games promise to be every bit as spectacular as the recent Paris Olympics. Here’s a guide to the 11-day sporting extravaganza that opens Wednesday and runs through September 8.

The Conversation

When Paralympic athletes fake the extent of their disability

More than 4,000 athletes with physical, vision and intellectual impairments will compete in 22 sports during the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris.

Radio France Internationale

Paralympians head to Paris to set sporting standards and show need for change

Just days after the commemorations to mark the 80th anniversary of its liberation from German occupation during World War II, Paris city centre will be the stage for the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paralympic Games.

The Conversation

‘Differently abled’: new Paris exhibition reveals how attitudes to paralympic sport have changed

Soon after the closing of the London 2012 Olympic Games, Channel 4 began promoting its Paralympic coverage with the strapline: “Thanks for the warm-up”. It followed up with its biggest ever marketing campaign, “Meet the Superhumans”, that garnered critical acclaim.

Radio France Internationale

Paralympics body says 88 Russians to compete as neutrals in Paris

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced that 88 Russian competitors will take part under a neutral banner at the Paris Paralympics.

Radio France Internationale

Refugee athletes send 'message of hope' as they head to Paris Paralympics

Eight athletes who fled conflict and persecution in their homelands are hoping to earn medals in six sports as part of an international refugee team competing at the 2024 Paralympic Games, which begin in Paris next week.

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