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Bill Bailey reflects on ‘tough’ Covid stories from NHS workers in new BBC show

Bailey is the host of Extraordinary Portraits, which pairs NHS workers with portrait artists.

The Independent UK

Kakhovka Dam breach in Ukraine caused economic, agricultural and ecological devastation that will last for years

When an explosion breached the Kakhovka Dam in Ukraine on June 6, 2023, much analysis focused on near-term impacts, including the flooding of the city of Kherson, threats to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant and consequences for Ukrainian military forces’ expected spring offensive against Russian troops.

The Conversation

UN warns that 90% of Syrians are below the poverty line, while millions face cuts in food aid

The U.N. humanitarian chief is warning that the 12-year conflict in Syria has pushed 90% of its population below the poverty line and millions face a 40% cut in emergency food aid in July because the $5.4 billion U.N. humanitarian appeal for Syria – the world’s largest – is only…

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Fears of environmental disaster mount after Ukraine dam break

An estimated 700,000 people are in need of clean water around the Nova Kakhovka dam as Kyiv speaks of ‘ecocide’.

Al Jazeera

Kyiv reports advances as UK says Russian lines breached in some areas – as it happened

UK Ministry of Defence says Ukraine has ‘likely made good progress’ in some areas but that progress is ‘slower’ in others

The Guardian - AU

UN aid chief says Ukraine faces `hugely worse' humanitarian situation after the dam rupture

The U.N. aid chief says Ukraine faces a “hugely worse” humanitarian situation than before the rupture of the Kakhova dam

The Independent UK

UN warns of 'grave consequences' as Ukrainians flee breached dam

About 42,000 people are at risk from flooding in Ukraine after a hydroelectric dam in the Russian-occupied town of Nova Kakhovka was breached in what UN chief Antonio Guterres called a "monumental" catastrophe on a humanitarian, economic and ecological level.

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‘Grave consequences’ from devastating Ukraine dam breach: UN

The breach of Ukraine's Nova Kakhovka dam is possibly the "most significant incident of damage" since the Russian invasion, a UN boss says.

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Ukraine says Nova Kakhovka dam blast will not stop military plans

Ukrainian president calls the destruction of the Kakhovka dam an act of ‘mass environmental destruction’ by Russia.

Al Jazeera

Russia floundering in ‘mud of lies’ over Kakhovka dam destruction, Ukraine tells UN

UN security council meeting discusses disaster as US, UK and French representatives call for an investigation

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war: counteroffensive not yet launched, says senior official; UK ‘cannot yet say Russia responsible for dam destruction’ – as it happened

Secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defence Council dismisses claim counteroffensive has begun; up to 42,000 people at risk following destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam

The Guardian - AU

UN official hopes for breakthrough on Russian food, fertilizer shipments

A top U.N. official says he hopes for a breakthrough soon after months of efforts to ensure that Russian food and fertilizer can be shipped to developing countries struggling with high prices

The Independent UK

UN efforts to save Black Sea grain deal to continue in coming days

The U.N. aid chief said on Monday efforts will continue in coming days to extend a deal allowing the safe Black Sea export of Ukraine grain, a pact Russia has threatened to quit on May 18 over obstacles to its grain and fertilizer exports.

Reuters

Fighting rages in Sudan as mediators seek end to conflict

Envoys from warring parties are in Saudi Arabia for talks that mediators hope will bring an end to the conflict.

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UN admits diplomatic 'failure' as fighting continues in Sudan

Gunfire and explosions could be heard in Khartoum for a 20th straight day on Thursday after the latest ceasefire expired on Wednesday. Earlier, UN chief Antonio Guterres acknowledged the international community had "failed" Sudan. The UN refugee agency also reiterated calls for donors to help support the thousands of civilians…

The Independent UK

Cleverly: UK’s 30 evacuation flights helped 2,450 people flee Sudan violence

The UK’s final flight departed Port Sudan on Wednesday evening.

Evening Standard

Warning Sudan could become ‘tragedy of global significance’ as last UK evacuation flight leaves

The war in Sudan could become a “tragedy of global significance”, the United Nation’s aid chief has warned, as the last British evacuation flights left the country.

Asharq Al-Awsat

UN Warns of ‘Deeply Concerning’ Situation in Sudan

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has described the current situation in Sudan as "deeply concerning," reiterating his warnings of the conflict spreading to neighboring countries. Guterres spoke at a press conference in Nairobi, Kenya, and addressed the developments in Sudan and the clashes that began on April 15 between the Sudanese…

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UN pressures Sudan’s warring generals after aid looted

The UN and other humanitarian agencies are seeking detailed guarantees of safe passage from warring factions in Sudan after six aid trucks were looted.

Reuters

UN aid chief wants meetings with Sudan's warring factions within days

The United Nations aid chief said on Wednesday he hoped to have face-to-face meetings with Sudan's warring parties within two to three days to secure public guarantees from them for the safe passage of humanitarian assistance.

The Guardian - UK

Aid agencies in Sudan plead with factions to allow supplies to reach needy

Six trucks of humanitarian supplies looted while airstrikes in Khartoum undermine ceasefire

Al Jazeera

Clashes rock Sudan ceasefire as UN official seeks aid protection

Martin Griffiths, in visit to the country, seeks pledges from warring sides to allow movement of staff and supplies.

Reuters

UN aid chief seeks pledges from warring sides in Sudan to protect aid

U.N. aid chief Martin Griffiths said on Wednesday he was working on obtaining commitments by the warring parties in Sudan to protecting humanitarian assistance to ensure it can be delivered to those in need.

Asharq Al-Awsat

UN Says Aid Trucks Looted in ‘Volatile’ Sudan, Urges Safe Passage

The United Nations said on Wednesday it was seeking assurances from Sudan's warring factions on the safe delivery of aid after six trucks of humanitarian supplies were looted and air strikes in Khartoum undermined a new ceasefire. "We will still require agreements and arrangements to allow for movement of staff…

The New Daily

More than 800,000 may flee Sudan violence, says UN

More than 800,000 people may flee Sudan as a result of fighting between military factions, a UN official says.

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