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UN warns of catastrophic hunger crisis in South Sudan as famine risk looms

A joint statement from UN agencies released on Tuesday warns that conflict and displacement are intensifying a massive hunger crisis in South Sudan, with 7.8 million people—56% of the population—facing high levels of acute food insecurity between April and July 2026.

29 Apr 2026-10:24
"Hunger Games" actor Ethan Jamieson arrested for shooting at vehicle on e-bike - VIDEO

Ethan Jamieson, who appeared alongside Jennifer Lawrence in 2012’s “The Hunger Games,” was arrested on charges of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill in Raleigh, N.C.

16 Apr 2026-10:45
Russian listed by Memorial as political prisoner goes on hunger strike

A former Moscow district official serving a long prison sentence in Russia for what he says were trumped-up political charges has declared a "dry hunger strike", refusing both food and water.

11 Apr 2026-22:06
Neurocrine to acquire Soleno in $2.9B rare disease deal

Neurocrine Biosciences has agreed to acquire Soleno Therapeutics for $2.9 billion in cash, the companies announced, marking a major expansion into treatments for metabolic disorders.

06 Apr 2026-15:30
Iran war risks pushing 45 million into acute hunger: WFP

The ongoing war involving Iran could push an additional 45 million people into acute hunger by June, according to new analysis released Tuesday by the World Food Programme (WFP).

17 Mar 2026-16:29
UN warns of worsening hunger crisis in Afghanistan

The World Food Programme has issued an urgent alert over a deepening hunger crisis in Afghanistan, warning that limited funding means only one in four children suffering from severe malnutrition is currently receiving assistance.

20 Feb 2026-16:59
Kenya faces hunger as drought persists

10 Feb 2026-21:36
South Africa protests UK over Palestine hunger strikers

24 Dec 2025-22:48
UN warns Gaza hunger gains fragile as 1.6m face crisis

According to the UN, more than 75% of Gaza’s population is projected to face acute food insecurity. Guterres noted that large parts of the territory remain inaccessible due to ongoing Israeli military presence, continued hostilities, and damage to farmland and residential areas, all of which are putting civilians and aid workers at risk.

20 Dec 2025-10:35
Lawrence, Hutcherson return for new Hunger Games film

Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson will return to the Hunger Games franchise for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, Lionsgate’s upcoming prequel set to hit theaters on Nov. 20, 2026.

11 Dec 2025-09:26

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