Palestinians make their way past destroyed buildings in Gaza City, on October 12, 2025. Photo credit: Majdi Fathi/NurPhoto/Shutterstock

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The situation in Gaza and Israel is fast-moving and at times confusing. Here's what's happening, and what you can do to help.

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More than 28 million people across South Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia and Kenya are fighting for their lives. It’s the worst hunger crisis in living memory.

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Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis

In February 2022, war started in Ukraine. Since then, people in Ukraine have faced unimaginable suffering, with no signs of stopping. Regular waves of attacks on energy infrastructure continue to cause destruction.

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