# Hunger

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2022

# warning

UN warns millions in Haiti facing acute hunger

A report said unrelenting crises have trapped 4.7 million Haitians ‘in a cycle of growing desperation’.

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Oct 15th 2022, 1:29 PM

# Food Crisis

World hunger at 'catastrophic' levels amid 'toxic cocktail' of conflict, climate change and Covid

44 countries around the world are currently suffering serious or alarming levels of hunger.

12.4k

Oct 13th 2022, 6:00 AM

# Hunger

Ulster's appetite for improvement is driving team forward - McFarland

Ulster have now won three out of four in this season’s URC.

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Oct 8th 2022, 11:53 PM

Voices

Opinion: Famine is now threatening millions in Africa just as it once did in Ireland

World Vision Ireland’s Gillian Barnett says millions face a terrifying reality now as crops fail and animals die.

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Oct 8th 2022, 8:30 AM

# Cost of Living

'She didn't eat for 4 days to feed her baby': Irish foodbanks pushed to the limit

19% of adults had skipped meals or reduced portion size so their family can eat enough, according to Barnardos.

39.8k

Jul 30th 2022, 12:05 AM

Voices

Opinion: Those already starving are feeling the ripple effects of the war in Ukraine

Plan International Ireland’s Dualta Roughneen highlights the effects of food shortages on the most vulnerable in Africa.

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May 28th 2022, 7:00 AM

# Hunger

Conflict, climate crisis and Covid-19 escalate child malnutrition emergency - UNICEF

One in every five deaths around the world in children under age 5 is caused by severe acute malnutrition, according to a new report.

3.0k

May 17th 2022, 6:15 AM

# Hunger

Klopp says Liverpool must be ‘ready to fight’ for vital win over Man United

The Reds have the chance to move above title rivals Man City if they secure three points at Anfield tomorrow.

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Apr 18th 2022, 11:10 PM

Voices

Opinion: As millions in Afghanistan face starvation - the world must not look away

We watched in horror as the Taliban retook Kabul, but cannot turn our backs on Afghans, writes Rosamond Bennett.

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Jan 19th 2022, 7:00 AM

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Opinion: Christmas looks a little different in Somalia where tens of thousands search for food

Trócaire’s Paul Healy tells of a different Christmas in Somalia this year, among those struggling to stay alive.

13.2k

Dec 23rd 2021, 8:30 PM

Voices

Opinion: Today's UN food summit in New York cannot become just another talking shop

Caoimhe de Barra of Trócaire says humanity must act as one on ending hunger and malnutrition.

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Sep 23rd 2021, 7:00 AM

# World Food Programme

Hunger will rise in 23 global hotspots in next three months, warns UN

A catastrophic situation has been predicted in Ethiopia’s embattled Tigray region, southern Madagascar, Yemen, South Sudan and northern Nigeria.

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Jul 31st 2021, 7:56 AM

# the knock on effects

Hunger linked to Covid-19 could cause 12,000 deaths a day by the end of the year, Oxfam says

Oxfam said millions are in danger of dying from hunger on a planet that produces more than enough food for everyone.

8.8k

Jul 9th 2020, 6:10 AM

# Coronavirus

World is facing 'multiple famines of biblical proportions' in coming months, UN warns

The Covid-19 pandemic could nearly double the number of people around the world facing acute hunger to 265 million.

64.5k

Apr 22nd 2020, 8:54 AM

# Emotions

What makes someone go from being hungry to hangry? Scientists may have found out

The combination of hunger and anger may be a complicated emotional response involving an interplay of biology, personality and environmental cues.

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Jun 16th 2018, 4:00 PM

# Hunger

Taste of silverware intensifies trophy chase with Munster, says CJ Stander

The Ireland number eight admitted the squad put themselves through a ‘tough’ and ‘honest’ review in an effort to hit their straps against Edinburgh this weekend.

6.6k

May 2nd 2018, 6:00 AM

# Hunger

'I'm not Pochettino' – Wenger refuses to give up on Arsenal's title chances

The Gunners boss pointed out one difference between him and his Tottenham rival and hopes his side’s recent defeat angers his players.

6.1k

Dec 4th 2017, 10:36 AM

# Hunger

Schmeichel: There'll be no title-winning hangover for Leicester City

Leicester City have not lost their hunger to win, according to the goalkeeper.

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Aug 9th 2016, 8:13 AM

# Ruthless

'We're not happy with our performance' - Jones wants more from England

Jones’ men whitewashed the Wallabies but he is still not satisfied.

4.3k

Jun 25th 2016, 3:01 PM

# Hunger

Racing playmaker seeking revenge in Champions Cup final against Saracens

Last season’s quarter-final exit was a tough one to take for the Top 14 side

7.3k

Apr 24th 2016, 10:48 PM

# wasteful

Should we ban supermarkets from destroying edible food?

France introduced a similar law recently.

17.2k

May 31st 2015, 7:00 AM

# Hunger

A huge number of Irish adults are worried about not having enough money to buy food

A full third of Irish parents with young children are concerned about feeding their family.

13.7k

May 18th 2015, 10:12 AM

# eat up

Are your little ones fussy eaters? Here's how to make dinnertime feel less like a raging battle

Child and adolescent psychotherapist Colman Noctor gave us some top tips for parents.

19.9k

Apr 19th 2015, 8:00 PM

# I AM THE CAPTAIN NOW

'Captain Phillips' pirate star says there's more to Somalia than war, drought and hunger

As a pirate he was terrifying, but the actor says the country is in the process of being rebuilt.

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Feb 21st 2015, 5:00 PM

# Hunger

Dream of child with dying mother 'to have food and go to school' started Mary's Meals

The founder of the charity is today receiving a human rights award on behalf of the Oireachtas-based Human Dignity Group.

9.7k

Dec 11th 2014, 7:15 AM

# food banks

Archbishop of Canterbury warns over hunger in Britain

A huge number of people in Britain have been forced to use food banks.

3.6k

Dec 8th 2014, 10:00 AM

# wounded

Munster defeat still nagging at 'patchy' Leinster

Sean Cronin says the inter-pro defeat is a low from from which Leinster must rise above.

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Oct 14th 2014, 8:15 AM

# Hunger

'If famine comes to South Sudan it will come through the barrel of a gun'

Irish aid agencies are warning that the conflict could cause a famine by early next year.

4.2k

Oct 6th 2014, 10:35 AM

Voices

Opinion: A world without hunger is everyone’s business – let's put things right

The picture is clear: without adequate food and proper nutrition, a child will not live, learn and grow up to lead a healthy and productive life.

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Sep 25th 2014, 6:00 PM

# Missing Out

Teachers see a worrying rise in Irish children coming to school hungry

Missing breakfast is causing kids to lose six weeks of learning each year.

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Aug 25th 2014, 9:40 AM

# The 9 at 9

The 9 at 9: Monday

It’s fairly dull and gloomy out but here’s everything you need to know as you start your day.

9.3k

Aug 25th 2014, 8:21 AM

# so hangry

The 9 harrowing stages of coping with last night's Just-Eat outage

Chaos. Utter chaos.

5.1k

Jul 27th 2014, 10:03 AM

Voices

Opinion: An opportunity to rid the world of poverty is on the horizon

A concerted push for global development, the Millennium Development Goals, will wrap up next year. The UN is meeting today to discuss what comes next – inequality and climate change must be on the agenda this time.

Jul 7th 2014, 1:00 PM