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UK sex workers take more risks due to cost-of-living crunch
UK sex workers take more risks due to cost-of-living crunch

Britain's cost-of-living crisis is pushing more of its sex workers into taking potentially dangerous risks in order to make ends meet. "One of the main challenges I face as a sex worker is the potential risk of violence -- not because sex work is inherently dangerous, but as a direct consequence of it being both criminalised and heavily stigmatised."

Foreign aid stalls as Africa's debt spirals
Foreign aid stalls as Africa's debt spirals

Africa is battling decades-high levels of debt after the pandemic and Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but the international community is struggling to agree on extending its financial support for the region. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in a report Friday that public debt and inflation in sub-Saharan Africa were "at levels not seen in decades".

Kenya's Ruto vows to slash price of food staple
Kenya's Ruto vows to slash price of food staple

Kenya's President William Ruto announced on Friday that he would slash the price of a key food staple as anger over skyrocketing inflation fuels protests in the East African nation. The violent protests have also focused on the economic crisis facing Kenyans, with many slamming Ruto for removing subsidies for fuel and maize flour as inflation bites.

Mars CEO sees 'moral' duty in tackling climate change
Mars CEO sees 'moral' duty in tackling climate change

The new chief executive of Mars, maker of M&M's sweets, chewing gum and pet food, says companies have a "moral" duty to reduce their environmental footprint as the world battles climate change. The family-owned multinational, whose brands include the Mars and Snickers chocolate bars, Pedigree pet food and Wrigley's chewing gum, aims to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

Large US banks report higher profits despite recent industry turmoil
Large US banks report higher profits despite recent industry turmoil

JPMorgan Chase reported a jump in first-quarter profits Friday alongside fellow banking giants Citigroup and Wells Fargo, in reassuring news to investors after recent banking sector turmoil sparked contagion fears. JPMorgan Chase reported a drop in deposits compared with the year-ago period, but an uptick from the prior quarter.