Global News Podcast UN chief: Famine in Gaza is a 'man-made disaster'
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Aug 22, 2025 The United Nations chief describes the famine in Gaza as a 'failure of humanity,' highlighting critical food shortages affecting the population. Meanwhile, political tensions rise in the U.S. as investigations into John Bolton unfold. NATO's push for security assurances for Ukraine is also discussed. On a lighter note, scientists unveil a newly discovered dinosaur with a unique sail-like structure, showcasing the excitement around paleontological finds, while El Salvador's schools face strict grooming standards aimed at combating gang influence.
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Famine Declared In Gaza City
- The IPC declared famine in Gaza City and warns it may spread across Gaza next month.
- Over half a million face starvation and 130,000 children are at acute risk, per UN-backed monitoring.
Firsthand Accounts From Gaza Families
- Gaza residents describe daily fights just to secure food, water and medicine amid collapsing services.
- UNICEF's Tess Ingram and a mother of malnourished Noor reported dire child malnutrition and fears of death.
Israel Rejects Report, Experts Defend It
- Israel vehemently rejects the IPC report, calling it biased and politically motivated.
- Humanitarian experts nonetheless defended the report's methodology and conclusions.