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Will billions of dollars solve global hunger?

Could tens of billions of dollars stop the world’s poorest going hungry? The World Bank is hoping cash will help those hardest hit by global food shortages.

Could tens of billions of dollars stop the world’s poorest going hungry? The World Bank is hoping cash will help those hardest hit by global food shortages. But with Ukraine and other conflicts creating a squeeze on exports of key commodities, the UN is calling for a political solution.

A landmark deal in the US means women and men will be paid the same for competing in international football tournaments; and we hear about the man taking American fast food giants to court over the size of their portions.

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Thu 19 May 2022 00:06GMT

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  • Thu 19 May 2022 00:06GMT

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