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                    Blood stains at the site of a deadly explosion at a Shi'ite Muslim mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan A suicide bomber detonated explosives inside a crowded Shi’ite mosque in Islamabad, killing 31 people and injuring many others during Friday prayers. The attack struck the Tarlai neighborhood, where worshippers had gathered in large numbers, turning a moment of devotion into chaos and devastation. Witnesses described a powerful blast that shattered windows, collapsed parts of the structure, and left victims trapped beneath debris. Emergency teams and local residents worked together to rush the wounded to nearby hospitals, where several remain in critical condition. Authorities have heightened security across the capital as investigators work to determine how the attacker breached the area and whether others were involved. The bombing marks one of the deadliest assaults in the city in years and has intensified ...

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Britain’s Poorest Hit 30‑Year High as “Very Deep Poverty” Surges

 

                                           A homeless man and his dog pictured in Edinburgh


Britain is experiencing its highest level of “very deep poverty” in more than three decades, with millions of people now living on incomes far below what is needed for basic essentials. Recent analysis shows that around 6.8 million people fall into this category, meaning they survive on less than 40% of the national median income.

While overall poverty rates have not dramatically increased, the severity of hardship has deepened. A growing share of those in poverty are now pushed into the most extreme levels of deprivation, struggling to afford essentials such as food, heating, and stable housing.

Children are among the hardest hit, with millions growing up in households unable to meet basic needs. Minority ethnic communities also face disproportionately high rates of severe poverty, reflecting long‑standing structural inequalities.

The findings have intensified calls for stronger social safety nets and more ambitious government action. Without meaningful intervention, experts warn that the gap between Britain’s poorest households and the rest of society will continue to widen.


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