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Russia must be held accountable for its crimes
UN Security Council convenes as humanitarian agencies warn of escalating civilian casualties and infrastructure destruction in Ukraine ahead of winter.
Humanitarian Crisis
41 trends tracked about this subject — the full history, oldest to newest below.
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How Hamas shaped Gaza's winter flooding narrative before the first storm
International coverage converges on Gaza's winter flooding crisis as WHO warns of rising respiratory illness and displaced populations face deteriorating conditions in tent cities.
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Seven days of chaos in the ER: How this country's healthcare system is unraveling
Renewed fighting in Tigray has pushed the region's fragile healthcare system closer to collapse, with displaced families fearing a return to war as Ethiopia's political crisis deepens.
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Four killed in Gaza after sand embankment collapses onto tents, health ministry says
Heavy rains flooded Gaza displacement sites, killing four people when a sand embankment collapsed on tents, while a U.S.-backed Board of Peace called Israel's aid response insufficient.
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Tens of thousands of tents flooded after heavy rains in Gaza
Heavy rains flooded tens of thousands of tents across Gaza, killing at least four to five people including children when a sand embankment collapsed, and leaving displaced families without shelter as winter approaches.
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Islamist militants force Ebola patients to flee in deadly Congo raid
Islamist militants of the Allied Democratic Forces attacked villages in North Kivu, killing dozens and forcing Ebola patients to abandon treatment centers.
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West warns of famine risk in Sudan as civil war grinds on
Western nations issue joint warnings regarding severe famine risks and worsening hunger in Sudan amid ongoing civil war.
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At least 62 people killed in attack on a community in northeastern Nigeria
Recent drone strikes in Dnipro and mass casualty attacks in Nigeria dominate international news cycles.
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News from occupied Ukraine: Former Oleshky resident warns people 'won't survive this winter'
A European Parliament vice-president ends a hunger strike regarding Oleshky as winter approaches in occupied Ukraine.
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Drinking water supplies dwindle in Yemeni city besieged by Houthi rebels
Pope Leo calls for an end to violence in Yemen in a public address delivered two weeks after undergoing surgery.
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In Russian-Occupied Oleshky, Civilians Struggle to Survive as Hunger Deepens
Hundreds starve in Russian‑occupied Oleshky, risking a “road of death” while drones drop 960 kg of aid to nearby Beryslav.
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Will Ethiopia’s neighbours intervene as Tigray war escalates?
4 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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His pregnant wife was murdered in front of him on Oct. 7. Three years later, he still talks to her
Coverage marks three years since the October 7 attacks, focusing on ongoing devastation, grief, and survival in Gaza.
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Russian military units allegedly involved in Oleshky humanitarian crisis identified
Russian military units tied to the Oleshky humanitarian crisis face international scrutiny as officials report a worsening siege.
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Ukraine's city of Oleshky faces starvation as Russia blocks all aid
The Russian-occupied city of Oleshky is facing a critical humanitarian crisis as blockades lead to severe food and medicine shortages.
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News from occupied Ukraine: Oleshky crisis continues, Europe's human rights chief calls for 'immediate local ceasefire'
A severe humanitarian crisis grips Russian-occupied Oleshky as food supplies collapse and residents resort to eating weeds.
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Yemen’s civil war returns and overwhelms hospitals with ‘a very dangerous situation’
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"Ask India, Ask Pakistan": Balen Shah's Attack On "Broken" Global Order At UN
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‘The blockade is complete’: Locals flee occupied south Ukraine as hunger deepens
A severe humanitarian crisis in occupied Oleshky, south Ukraine, has led to reports of starvation and a call for an immediate local ceasefire.
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Fighting re-erupts in Yemen and civilians are paying the price
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People fleeing Iran-backed rebels’ advance in Yemen describe a ‘hysterical panic’
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‘A f***-up of epic proportions’: Blame game begins after Iran-backed Houthis’ lightning advance down Red Sea coast
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More than 20 children killed in DR Congo school fire
A devastating school fire in the Democratic Republic of Congo leaves at least 24 students dead amid chaotic trampling.
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Palestinians in Gaza bury remains of 100 people recovered from rubble
Palestinians in Gaza bury the remains of 100 people recovered from rubble, marking another mass funeral amid ongoing conflict.
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Satellite images show Iran’s key ports falling quiet under US blockade
Satellite imagery reveals a significant decline in activity at key Iranian ports as a US-led blockade disrupts the nation's maritime trade.
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Haitian priest pleads for international help after massacre kills 47
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Mass burials in Nepal as death toll from flash floods exceeds 1,000
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Hundreds of workers feared stuck in hydropower tunnels as Nepal flood deaths cross 900
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Nepal floods latest: Death toll exceeds 700 as terrain and rains make aid delivery 'extremely difficult'
Severe flooding across Nepal and Tibet has left over 700 dead and 3,000 missing, with rescue efforts hampered by debris and treacherous terrain.
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New UNICEF-Led Data Undermines Claims of Gaza Famine
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As families retrieve bodies, Gaza is running out of places to bury the dead
Gaza faces a critical shortage of burial space as families recover victims from rubble amid a deepening humanitarian crisis.
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Rescuers dig through rubble and landslides after Indonesia quake kills 53
Emergency teams are conducting search and rescue operations in Indonesia after a powerful earthquake resulted in 53 deaths and thousands of evacuations.
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Strong earthquake strikes western Colombia, killing at least 111 people
A powerful earthquake strikes western Colombia, leaving over a hundred dead and triggering frantic rescue efforts.
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Two Young Brothers and Their Search for Venezuela’s Dead
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Delayed orders, confusion slowed Venezuelan military's response to quakes, sources say
Venezuela faces a humanitarian crisis as twin earthquakes claim over 5,000 lives amid reports of delayed military responses and financial instability.
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Venezuela Earthquakes Force a Grim Homecoming for Migrants
A devastating series of earthquakes in Venezuela has claimed over 5,000 lives, triggering a mass return of migrants and a complex humanitarian crisis.
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‘God is punishing the politicians’: anger at earthquake response grows in Venezuela
Widespread public anger grows in Venezuela as the earthquake death toll climbs to 4,734 and aid workers describe the health situation as 'pretty dire'.
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Death toll from Venezuela quakes rises to 3,535 as thousands remain displaced
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El-Obeid under siege by RSF: Could this be Sudan’s next el-Fasher?
El-Obeid faces a critical siege by the RSF, raising fears that the city could mirror the devastation seen in el-Fasher as Sudan's war enters a new phase.
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Bodies lie unclaimed and rats run rampant as months on Gaza’s ceasefire remains unfulfilled
Ongoing instability and unfulfilled ceasefire terms in Gaza continue to generate international media scrutiny amid broader Middle East conflict concerns.
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Four Killed in Israeli Strike in Gaza Strip, Medical Officials Say
Israeli strikes in Gaza and Lebanon escalate despite reported ceasefire efforts, raising death tolls and regional tensions.