Why has number of people facing hunger doubled since 2019?

The World Food Programme is warning that 318 million people will face critical levels of hunger next year. The United Nations agency says that is double the number from 2019.…

What are the threats facing Europe?

UK government plans major defence reforms at the cost of welfare programmes, drawing public anger. Under the slogan “welfare not warfare”, protesters have come out in force in London, objecting…

Facing a possible strike at US ports, Biden administration urges operators to negotiate with unions

Top Biden administration officials met with port operators ahead of a possible strike at East and Gulf coast ports, with a union contract set to expire late Monday ByJOSH BOAK…