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Exclusive: Hundreds of thousands of world’s poorest children could die if aid programme slashed, experts warnHundreds of thousands of children in the world’s poorest countries will die if the UK cuts back funding for a hugely effective vaccination programme as part of its significant reduction in overseas aid, the Guardian has been told.According to data collated by the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (Gavi), to which the UK has previously been one of the main contributors, even a small cut in UK funding would be expected to result in millions fewer vaccinations, leading to huge numbers of preventable deaths.

Moscow says Alexander Darchiyev will take up Washington post that has been unfilled since October last yearEurope live – latest updatesRussia has announced it will appoint a new ambassador to Washington, signalling a further diplomatic thaw in relations just a day after Russian and American officials met in Istanbul to discuss strengthening ties.Moscow said Alexander Darchiyev, a career diplomat who is currently the head of the foreign ministry’s North America department, will soon leave for the role in Washington. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/feb/28/russia-appoint-us-ambassador-diplomatic-relations-thaw Author : Pjotr Sauer Publish date : 2025-02-28 15:43:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to

London and Washington aim to avoid obstacles and forge a narrower agreement, likely with a focus on tech and AIUK politics live – latest updatesBusiness live – latest updatesWhen Boris Johnson flew to meet Donald Trump for the first time at the Biarritz G7 summit in 2019, he boasted en route to reporters about the huge benefits a post-Brexit trade deal with the US would bring – citing a baffling range of great British products, from pork pies to shower trays.Despite the positive chemistry between the two blond blowhards, and the launch of formal talks the following year, no agreement