PERSPECTA

News from every angle

Results for "Charities"

200 stories found

Andy Burnham Becomes UK Prime Minister, Forms Cabinet, and Approves US Strikes
PoliticsBBCbloombergNYT+49FTThe GuardianAl Jazeeranzzhelsingin-sanomatruvfazberlingske+41 more26d ago52 sources

Andy Burnham Becomes UK Prime Minister, Forms Cabinet, and Approves US Strikes

Andy Burnham has been appointed the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, forming his cabinet and holding its first meeting to address living costs. In one of his initial decisions, Burnham approved the use of UK military bases for certain US strikes against Iran.

Muhammad Ali's Timeless Lesson on True Generosity
CultureTimes of India1mo ago

Muhammad Ali's Timeless Lesson on True Generosity

Muhammad Ali, 'The Greatest,' believed that true generosity requires no expectation of return, deliberately avoiding publicizing his extensive charitable and humanitarian efforts to highlight that the purest acts of kindness are often unseen.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Wedding Festivities Begin in New York
CultureBBCThe GuardianFox News+38yle-uutisetfazSCMPsvenska-dagbladetder-standardFrance 24vgde-volkskrant+30 more1mo ago41 sources

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Wedding Festivities Begin in New York

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding celebrations have reportedly commenced in New York, with various celebrities spotted in the city and streets shut down for the event. The couple also made significant charity donations ahead of their anticipated nuptials.

Dutch Charitable Giving Declines
Businessde-volkskrant1mo ago

Dutch Charitable Giving Declines

A report indicates that people in the Netherlands are donating less to charities, prompting an investigation into the reasons behind this trend.

US Senate Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill to Lower Costs
PoliticswapoThe GuardianFox News+6cnbcforbesThe Independentirish-independentthe-journalThe Week1mo ago9 sources

US Senate Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill to Lower Costs

The US Senate overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan housing bill aimed at increasing housing supply, lowering costs, and restricting institutional investors from purchasing homes. However, some homelessness charities have expressed concerns that the bill was rushed and could negatively impact vulnerable people.

Food Bank Demand Surges Amid Iran War
BusinessThe Independent2mo ago

Food Bank Demand Surges Amid Iran War

Charities report a significant increase in demand at food banks, coupled with lower donations, creating a challenging situation for organizations like Felix since the start of the Iran war.

Czech Students Create Cookbook for Social Organizations
Cultureirozhlas3mo ago

Czech Students Create Cookbook for Social Organizations

Students from a business academy in České Budějovice, Czech Republic, have created a special cookbook designed to help clients of social organizations, such as local charities, prepare meals using basic ingredients from food drives.

Israel-Lebanon 10-Day Ceasefire Takes Effect
PoliticsAPReutersBBC+114bloombergNYTeconomistFTle-mondewapoThe GuardianNPR+106 more4mo ago117 sources

Israel-Lebanon 10-Day Ceasefire Takes Effect

A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has officially gone into effect, with reports indicating US mediation in the agreement. The truce aims to temporarily halt hostilities between the two nations.

Migrant Boat Incident Off Italy Leaves 71 Missing, 32 Rescued
WorldAl Jazeeraindex-hraktuality-sk+3straits-timesklix-baarab-news4mo ago6 sources

Migrant Boat Incident Off Italy Leaves 71 Missing, 32 Rescued

Thirty-two migrants were rescued near Italy, but 71 individuals are reported missing after a boat from Libya encountered difficulties. Two bodies from the vessel were also recovered, as charities confirm the rescue of 32 migrants and the loss of 71 at sea.

Nigel Farage Comments on Firebomb Investigation and Deportation Policy
WorldThe Independent7d ago

Nigel Farage Comments on Firebomb Investigation and Deportation Policy

Nigel Farage has stated that police 'made some mistakes' in a firebomb investigation, while Reform's pledge to deport foreign criminals to El Salvador has drawn warnings from charities about the risk of torture. These statements highlight Farage's views on law enforcement and immigration policy.

Charities Unable to Pay Staff After Fraud Alert
WorldBBC18d ago

Charities Unable to Pay Staff After Fraud Alert

Several charities have been unable to pay their staff following a fraud alert that disrupted their financial operations. The incident has caused significant operational challenges for the affected organizations.

Jon Stewart, Pete Davidson Lead All-Star 9/11 Comedy Benefit at MSG
Culturevarietyhollywood-reporterrolling-stone20d ago3 sources

Jon Stewart, Pete Davidson Lead All-Star 9/11 Comedy Benefit at MSG

Jon Stewart and Pete Davidson are partnering with Live Nation to host an all-star comedy event, 'NYC Still Rising After 25 Years: A 9/11 Comedy Benefit,' at Madison Square Garden, featuring comedians like Dave Chappelle and Aziz Ansari.

Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 2,295, Hospitals Overwhelmed
WorldBBCNYTAl Jazeera+18dr-dkyle-uutisettagesschauFrance 24orfvgel-mundopublico+10 more1mo ago21 sources

Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 2,295, Hospitals Overwhelmed

The death toll from the recent double earthquake in Venezuela has risen to 2,295, with thousands injured and hospitals reaching their capacity. Satellite data indicates over 58,000 buildings were damaged or destroyed, and four police officers were arrested for looting amidst the disaster.

Newsom-Linked Charities Under DOJ Scrutiny
PoliticsFox NewsYahoo1mo ago2 sources

Newsom-Linked Charities Under DOJ Scrutiny

Charities reportedly linked to Governor Newsom are under investigation by the Department of Justice. Details about the nature of the scrutiny are emerging, raising questions about their operations.

Slovenian Charities Launch Aid for Storm Victims
World24ur2mo ago

Slovenian Charities Launch Aid for Storm Victims

Following severe storms with heavy rainfall, hail, and strong winds that caused extensive damage in the Štajerska and Gorenjska regions on Tuesday and Wednesday, Slovenian Caritas and the Red Cross have begun collecting aid for affected residential properties.

UK and France Sign New Deal to Combat Channel Migrant Crossings
PoliticsAPBBCFT+27The Guardiannzzyle-uutisetfazle-figaroder-standardrzeczpospolitatelex+19 more3mo ago30 sources

UK and France Sign New Deal to Combat Channel Migrant Crossings

The UK and France have signed a new £662 million deal aimed at stopping illegal migrant crossings in the English Channel. As part of the agreement, French beaches will see the deployment of riot police to deter migrants.

U.S. sanctions four charities over alleged Hamas funding
Worldvanguard-ng5mo ago

U.S. sanctions four charities over alleged Hamas funding

The United States Department of State has announced sanctions against four charities accused of funding Hamas militants in Gaza. The post U.S. sanctions four charities over alleged Hamas funding appeared first on Vanguard News.

My 12-year-old has made over $5,000 selling stickers she designed. She's donated part of her earnings to local charities.
BusinessBusiness Insider5mo ago

My 12-year-old has made over $5,000 selling stickers she designed. She's donated part of her earnings to local charities.

Tom Landry's daughter, Maddie, started a business selling stickers. Courtesy of Tom Landry Tom Landry is a 55-year-old dad to Maddie, age 12, in Portland, Maine. At 7, Maddie asked if she could transfer her doodles onto stickers. Since then, Maddie started selling her sticker creations online, in local shops, and at events. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Tom Landry. It has been edited for length and clarity. It was during the pandemic that my daughter Maddie's creativ...

Curry fishball toys a hit as Hong Kong nostalgia shines at Lunar New Year fair
CultureSCMP6mo ago

Curry fishball toys a hit as Hong Kong nostalgia shines at Lunar New Year fair

Curry fishball plushies, novelty minibus signs and products inspired by Hong Kong iconography emerged as bestsellers at the city’s biggest Lunar New Year fair, with one vendor saying he made more than HK$100,000 (US$12,790) in daily sales. From first-time sellers to charities, vendors were busy attracting customers with their locally designed merchandise on Wednesday as tens of thousands of festivalgoers lined the booths at Victoria Park’s Lunar New Year Fair. Among the busiest stalls was Lo...

PoliticsFT5d ago

India to tighten rules on foreign-funded NGOs

India is planning to introduce new legislation to tighten rules on foreign-funded non-governmental organizations. Charities and religious groups express concern that the proposed bill could lead to the government confiscating their assets.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Anticipated Wedding Celebration in New York
CultureBBCThe GuardianFox News+48nrknzzyle-uutisetcnbchelsingin-sanomatruvtagesschaufaz+40 more1mo ago51 sources

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Anticipated Wedding Celebration in New York

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are reportedly celebrating their wedding in New York, with guests seen leaving a rehearsal dinner with gift boxes. The event, dubbed the 'wedding of the century,' has generated significant buzz, including a $2 million donation to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in their names.

Princess Kate Completes UK Three Peaks Challenge for Cancer Charity
CultureBBCThe GuardianFox News+15fazberlingskeSCMPvgaktualne-czdigi24index-hrobservador+7 more1mo ago18 sources

Princess Kate Completes UK Three Peaks Challenge for Cancer Charity

Catherine, Princess of Wales, successfully completed the UK's Three Peaks Challenge, scaling the highest mountains in England, Scotland, and Wales within 24 hours. She undertook the challenge to raise awareness and funds for cancer charities, sharing a personal message about life after a cancer diagnosis.

Home Office Plans to Expand Military Base Use for Asylum Seekers
WorldBBCThe GuardianThe Independent1mo ago3 sources

Home Office Plans to Expand Military Base Use for Asylum Seekers

The Home Office is planning to use more military bases to house asylum seekers after closing over 20 hotels, a move criticized by charities as costly and arrogant. Three additional military sites are being considered to accommodate thousands of asylum seekers.

EU Approves €90 Billion Loan for Ukraine After Vetoes Lifted
WorldAPReutersBBC+61bloombergThe GuardianAl Jazeeradr-dknrkcbchelsingin-sanomatukrainska-pravda+53 more3mo ago64 sources

EU Approves €90 Billion Loan for Ukraine After Vetoes Lifted

The European Union approved a €90 billion loan package for Ukraine, following the lifting of vetoes by Hungary and Slovakia. This decision came ahead of a leaders' meeting and aims to accelerate Ukraine's full integration into the EU.

Charities Condemn Nigel Farage's HIV Comments
HealthThe Independent4mo ago

Charities Condemn Nigel Farage's HIV Comments

Sexual health charities, including the Terrence Higgins Trust, have issued a warning and criticized Nigel Farage for what they called "disappointing" comments regarding HIV, emphasizing the right to medication access.

Record number of rough sleepers in England last year, official figures show
The Guardian5mo ago

Record number of rough sleepers in England last year, official figures show

An estimated 4,793 people slept rough in tents, doorways or parks on single night in autumn – up 3% year on year Record numbers of people slept rough on the streets of England last year, according to the latest official statistics. An estimated 4,793 people spent the night in tents, doorways and parks on a single night in autumn 2025, up 3% year on year, and overtaking the previous peak of 4,751 in 2017, though charities believe these figures underestimate the scale of the nation’s homelessne...