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Southern Poverty Law Center indicted on federal fraud charges related to past use of paid informants

The Southern Poverty Law Center has been indicted on federal fraud charges related to its past use of paid informants to infiltrate extremist groups

The Independent UK

What to know about the Southern Poverty Law Center and why it is being indicted

What to know about the Southern Poverty Law Center's history and controversies

The Independent UK

Southern Poverty Law Center indicted over informants as Trump’s DOJ alleges ‘$3 million, decade-long scheme’

The organization claims the investigation is part of the Trump administration’s efforts to go after critics and groups with different views

The Independent UK

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Southern Poverty Law Center indicted on federal fraud charges

Todd Blanche announces 11-count indictment over payments to informants in extremist groups including Ku Klux Klan

The Guardian - US

What happens if nothing is done to fix Social Security by 2032?

There would be an immediate and painful effect on retiree households if something isn't done soon.

Fortune

Pope Leo XIV lands in Angola, says it is 'not in my interest at all' to debate Trump

After visiting Cameroon, Angola is the third leg of Pope Leo XIV's 11-day tour of Africa. People hope for appeals for peace and for him to tackle the economic woes of the oil- and rare-earth-rich nation.

Euronews

Is Wheat a Good Long-Term Investment?

When I saw the picture available to use of a ghost in a wheat field, I knew I had to use it for this piece discussing long-term investments in a market known as Poverty Grass.

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Pope Leo warned the world is in ‘big trouble’ if Elon Musk becomes the first trillionaire

The top 1% increased their wealth by nearly $34 trillion over the last decade—enough to eliminate annual poverty 22 times over.

Fortune

Philippine president says key suspect in flood defence corruption scandal arrested in Prague

The scale of the anomalies and news reports that showed the lavish lifestyles of some of the suspects sparked anti-corruption protests last year in a country where millions still live in poverty.

Euronews

Cuts to overseas aid will worsen shocks to global economy, David Miliband says

Exclusive: Former UK foreign secretary says poor and rich countries alike will be hit amid humanitarian crisis sparked by Iran war

The Guardian - UK

Berlin conference seeks urgent aid as Sudan war fuels mass poverty

Germany hosts a Berlin conference on Wednesday to mobilise aid for Sudan’s worsening war-driven crisis, focusing on civilian needs as hunger and poverty soar.

Euronews

Tuesday briefing: What needs to be done to tackle child poverty in the UK

In today’s newsletter: More than one-fifth of ‘austerity-generation’ British children live in poverty. Our social policy editor talks about the damage done and the way forward

The Guardian - UK

The shocking data behind surge of childhood poverty in the UK

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The Independent UK

Austerity-era benefit cuts plunged nearly a quarter of British children into poverty, study finds

DWP secretary says that ‘too many children and families’ suffered under Conservative-era policies

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The Guardian - UK

More than a fifth of UK’s ‘austerity children’ scarred by poverty, study says

Researchers say hardship is a direct legacy of welfare benefit cuts imposed by Tory governments in recent years

The Guardian - UK

Iran war could plunge 32 million into poverty, says United Nations

‘Development in reverse’ taking place involving rising energy and food costs and weaker economic growth

Euronews

Venezuela police use tear gas against protesters demanding better pay and pensions

The monthly minimum wage in Venezuela is 130 bolivars (€0.23), unchanged since 2022, and roughly 330 times lower than the UN poverty line of $3 (€2.56) a day.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on reversing the two-child benefit limit: a moment to celebrate

Editorial: More is needed to tackle inequality and deprivation in Britain, but the importance of this week’s step must be recognised

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Four in 10 UK parents struggle to afford essentials for newborns, study says

Exclusive: Survey of 2,000 people by Barnardo’s also finds almost half feel their child has missed opportunities due to cost

Euronews

Police destroy opium poppy fields in Pakistan

Pakistani police destroyed hectares of opium poppy fields in a tribal region near the Afghan border, as farmers said poverty leaves them few alternatives.

The Independent UK

Starmer ally paves way for fresh row with Labour rebels over benefits cuts

Exclusive: PM’s close ally Bridget Phillipson tells The Independent there ‘needs to be further reform to the social security system for people to get back into work’

Newslaundry

Hafta letters: Anti-Americanism, diversity, and the AI debate

Drishti

International Business Times UK

Jobless Families' Benefits Boost Drives Historic UK Welfare Reform and Triggers Middle-Class Anger

UK families are set to gain up to £6,400 as the two-child benefit cap ends, sparking widespread debate over middle-class tax pressures

Evening Standard

Two-child benefit cap comes to an end with aim of lifting 450,000 out of poverty

The Prime Minister said it was one of a number of steps the Government has taken amid an increased focus on cost-of-living pressures.

Euronews

Iran war disrupts global aid supply, threatening life-saving operations across Africa

The Iran war is disrupting fuel and shipping, choking life-saving operations and pushing up hunger and poverty across Africa, Aid group IRC has warned.

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