insert_link World Charities warn escalation in Yemen following UK/US strikes could spell disaster for already dire humanitarian situation A number of international charities have warned that further escalation following the joint UK/US strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen could 'spell disaster' for civilians in an already dire humanitarian situation in the country. The statement comes after the UK and US destroyed what the British Prime Minister said were over a dozen Houthi drone and missile launch sites, in response to the Iran-backed groups attacks on shipping in the […] today17 January, 2024
insert_link World US, UK strikes pound Yemen rebels, adding to fears of wider war US and British forces struck rebel-held Yemen early on Friday after weeks of disruptive attacks on Red Sea shipping by the Iran-backed Huthis who say they act in solidarity with Gaza. The pre-dawn air strikes add to escalating fears of wider conflict in the region, where violence involving Tehran-aligned groups in Yemen as well as Lebanon, Iraq and Syria has surged since the Israel-Hamas was began in early October. Iran […] today12 January, 2024
insert_link World US & UK strike Houthi targets in Yemen The United States with coalition forces including the UK have begun air strikes against Houthi rebel targets in Yemen. There are fears the attacks could further widen the Middle East conflict that began when Hamas attacked Israel on October 7th. Nick Harper reports from Washington. today12 January, 2024
insert_link World UK maternal deaths reaches highest level in 20 years: study The number of women in Britain dying during pregnancy or soon afterwards has reached its highest level in almost two decades, a new study reported Thursday. The figures from MBRRACE-UK, which monitors maternal deaths, stillbirths and infant deaths, and their causes, showed black women and those from deprived areas remained the most severely impacted. MPs reported last year that although the UK has one of the lowest maternal mortality ratios […] today11 January, 2024