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Trump Administration Seeks $7.9 Billion Foreign Aid Rescission Amidst Evidence Disputes

The Trump administration seeks to reclaim $7.9 billion in foreign aid funds, alleging waste, fraud, and abuse, a claim disputed by former and current officials who say the review was superficial and politically motivated, jeopardizing crucial humanitarian programs.

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Zero Hunger
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NPR Faces Defunding Amidst Accusations of Bias

Facing potential loss of federal funding due to a $9 billion rescissions bill passed by Senate Republicans, NPR CEO Katherine Maher warned staffers of significant changes, citing accusations of bias as a key reason behind the funding cuts.

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Quality Education
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UK Faces Looming Debt Crisis: OBR Warns of Unsustainable Trajectory

The UK's national debt is projected to surge from 100% to 270% of GDP in coming decades, prompting warnings from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) about the risks of high debt levels and the need for urgent action.

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Spain's Reduced Public Employment Offer Fuels Union Tensions

The Spanish government announced a public employment offer of 36,588 positions, a 9% decrease from 2024, causing discontent among public sector unions due to unmet salary promises and slow reform implementation. The decrease primarily affects general administration, while security forces see increas...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Fed's $2.5 Billion Building Project Under Internal Review Amidst White House Criticism

The Federal Reserve's $2.5 billion building renovation in Washington, D.C., is under scrutiny from the White House for alleged mismanagement and cost overruns, prompting an internal review by the Fed's inspector general.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Lower Saxony's Parliamentary Groups Paid Over €1.1 Million in Allowances in 2024

Lower Saxony's four main parliamentary groups spent over €1.1 million on allowances for key members in 2024, with the SPD and CDU having the highest payouts, while the AfD had the highest per-capita spending and the Greens the lowest, prompting criticism for excessive spending from the Association o...

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Senate Passes Trump's \$9 Billion Rescissions Bill

The Senate passed President Trump's \$9 billion rescissions bill 51-48, cutting funds from foreign aid, NPR, and PBS; it now heads to the House.

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Turkey's Wildfire Response: Ground Crews Crippled Despite Large Air Fleet

Turkey's forest firefighting strategy is facing criticism due to insufficient ground personnel, despite a large aerial fleet, which includes many leased aircraft and helicopters costing 3.784 billion TL (2022-2024); the government is procuring new firefighting aircraft and helicopters.

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Climate Action
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Senate Passes \$9 Billion Rescissions Package Amidst Republican Opposition

The Senate narrowly passed a \$9 billion rescissions package, with three Republican senators opposing it due to a lack of transparency on specific program cuts, raising concerns about impacts on health and public services, despite assurances from the White House that PEPFAR and GAVI would be spared.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Senate Weighs $9.4B Rescissions Package Amid Republican Divisions

The Senate may pass a $9.4 billion rescissions package eliminating foreign aid and public broadcasting funds by Friday, facing internal Republican opposition and Democratic criticism of its broader implications for government spending.

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Good Health and Well-being
dailymail.co.uk
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UK Taxpayer Money Funds Illegal Immigrants' Meals and Accommodation

A UK efficiency audit revealed that local authorities are using taxpayer money to provide meals from restaurants like Nando's and Domino's, and accommodation for illegal immigrants, prompting public anger and calls for reform.

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UK Faces Looming Debt Crisis Amidst Economic Slowdown

The UK's May GDP fell further, while the OBR forecasts a potential tripling of national debt by 2075, highlighting unsustainable fiscal practices and the need for drastic changes in the upcoming budget.

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