GENEVA (Reuters) -The United Nations on Monday slashed its aid appeal to donors by over a third, saying it was now seeking $29 billion to support 114 million people amid what it described as the deepest funding cuts ever.

The global reduction in foreign aid budgets has created a humanitarian funding crisis at a time when needs are soaring. These 13 countries face the most severe consequences.

Education officials will begin more rigorous screening of financial aid applicants, citing instances of fraud at California’s community colleges.

More than 100 additional Rite Aid locations have been designated for closure, adding to a growing list of shuttering stores.

The road to Dover, Delaware, is lined with barns and giant wheat fields and all the other signs of American abundance.But on this journey, the scene only highlights the devastating contrast between peace and war.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy drew pledges of non-military help from neutral Austria on Monday, a day before he's expected to press U.S. President Donald Trump for more military support in Ukraine's fight against Russia.

Brittany Maynard's husband, Dan Diaz, says her determination to access medical aid in dying helped in his grieving process.

Big Zuu scores the winner after four goals from Carlos Tevez help the World XI beat England 5-4 in Soccer Aid, raising £15m for Unicef.