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Hannah Spencer, a local plumber and Green party councillor, has won the Gorton and Denton byelection, marking a historic victory for the Green party in northern England by defeating Labour's substantial majority.

Apple News is under scrutiny for potential political bias, as a significant number of its leadership have contributed heavily to Democratic causes.

Lithuania faces declining numbers of new blood donors, raising concerns about the future supply for medical needs.

The Oyo State Government has allocated ₦900 million for road construction funding, allowing the access of over ₦16 billion from international donors.

A Milwaukee city council member has called for an investigation into Uline's immigration practices, particularly following allegations of misuse of worker visas.

The General Hospital Clériston Andrade in Feira de Santana is organizing a public event for registering bone marrow donors in collaboration with the Bahia Hematology and Hemotherapy Foundation.

Venstre has significantly increased its financial backing from companies during the election year, with major business lobby organizations leading the donations.

In Italy, there are currently 50 families, including the parents of a deceased two-year-old boy, waiting for heart transplants amid challenges relating to donor availability and the urgency of transplant procedures.

The Chelsea Flower Show is seeking new charity sponsors following the withdrawal of financial backing from anonymous donors who contributed over £23 million.

Texas congressional candidate Jace Yarbrough is gaining significant support from wealthy hard-right donors amidst claims of holding extremist views.

Stephen Colbert's claims of being censored by CBS led to significant fundraising for Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico, raising questions about the authenticity of Colbert's narrative.

Peter Andre advocates for stem cell donors to help his sister-in-law's father, who is battling a rare cancer.

Trygve Slagsvold Vedum criticizes Sylvi Listhaug for her lack of transparency regarding 10 million NOK donations received by Frp from anonymous donors.

The article discusses allegations of nepotism and political favoritism in employment within the City of Zagreb's administration, highlighting connections between local political figures and their roles in the electoral commission.

Prague faces a shortage of young blood donors, prompting initiatives to address the issue through targeted campaigns.

The Conservative party in Denmark has seen its financial contributions from private donors more than double in the lead-up to the 2024 European Parliament elections.

The director of Buenos Aires' Transplant Institute, Fernando Cichero, discusses the ongoing crisis of blood and bone marrow donations in Argentina, emphasizing that the need is constant.

The Italian Ministry of Justice seeks transparency regarding the donors of the No Committee for the upcoming referendum on justice scheduled for March 22 and 23.

Reginald Green, the father of Nicholas Green, advocates for more organ donors and maintaining hope in the wake of his son's tragic death.

The article discusses the funding of organizations hostile to Lithuania through significant financial contributions from anonymous donors and entities, particularly in the context of Lithuania's energy projects and environmental public pushback.

The Riigikogu is set to discuss implementing a cap of 100,000 euros on donations to political parties, proposed by the Social Democratic Party to reduce dependency on wealthy donors.

There is an urgent need for O- and O+ blood group donors in Latvia due to low donor response, as highlighted by the National Blood Donor Center.

Wild horses in Jelgava are in need of food due to severe winter conditions, and assistance has been mobilized from donors and the local municipality.

Region Skåne is seeking stool donors to meet the increasing demand for treatment of patients suffering from severe diarrhea following antibiotic therapy.

The Human Milk Bank at the Federal University of Maranhão is experiencing a shortage and has launched a campaign for milk donations in São Luís during a time of decreased contributions.

A couple expresses gratitude towards country doctors and nurses for their crucial role in saving Peter Norman's life after a medical emergency.

Experts warn that Nigeria's failure to implement its Mental Health Act is deterring foreign investment in the healthcare sector.

Washington is planning the first official meeting of the 'Gaza Peace Council' on February 19, as part of advancing the second phase of the ceasefire agreement, which will also include a donors' conference for the reconstruction of Gaza.

Representatives of the National Authority have issued new recommendations to the leaders of Assisted Reproductive Units regarding Danish sperm donors after discovering that genetic screening for a serious condition was not mandatory in Denmark until three years ago.

Director Naomi Kawase's film, which explores the challenges and stigma surrounding organ transplants in Japan, aims to raise awareness and change perceptions as it premieres amid a dire shortage of donors.

Australian political parties received $131 million in donations from various sectors, including technology, fossil fuels, and finance, in preparation for the 2025 election.

Volker Türk, the UN human rights chief, states that the UN human rights office is in survival mode due to a lack of funding and urges global donors to contribute $400 million to continue documenting human rights violations worldwide.

A key innovation was unveiled: an updated app for blood donors, with 27 donations made during the event and four first-time donors.

The US has yet to secure funding commitments for its Gaza reconstruction plan as potential donors express concerns that disagreements over Hamas's disarmament could lead Israel to resume full-scale war in the enclave.

Latvia is identified as one of the largest military aid donors to Ukraine, allocating 1.64% of its GDP for military assistance from January 2022 to October 2025, though it falls short compared to Lithuania and Estonia.

The Tasmanian Greens have connected donations from Hospitality Tasmania to the Liberal Party with the elimination of the mandatory pokies gaming card, amidst new disclosure rules that will require greater transparency from donors.

Breast milk donors in Acre are now exempt from registration fees for public competitions and state vestibular exams under a new law that aims to increase crucial stock for newborns.

Descendants of Manuela Rosas and Máximo Terrero have requested a court to halt the transfer of San Martín's curved saber from the Historical Museum to the Grenadier Regiment, arguing it goes against the donors' wishes.

The WHO has launched a fundraising campaign to address urgent health crises as it faces a $1 billion deficit, relying on support from traditional and new donors.

The Paita Mind NGO, with the help of donors, built a 43-square-meter complex of warm shelters for dogs, with the first occupant being a dog named Varru, who was left trembling in the severe cold.

The article discusses the potential risks and implications of partially privatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, focusing on its impact on taxpayers and benefits for Trump's donors.

Pastor Joel Siim of Toomkirik is battling a serious illness with the support of the Cancer Treatment Foundation and generous donors, yet he has maintained a sense of joy and gratitude despite the challenges.

The African Development Bank held a meeting in Abidjan with a group of Arab financial institutions to secure their financial support amid the withdrawal of Western donors.

Blood donation services have ceased in Tachov after decades, with donors currently directed to Plzeň, while the city is working to resume local donation opportunities.

In 2025, the number of organ donors in Germany has significantly increased, reaching nearly 1000, the highest figure since 2012.

A charitable initiative saw over six thousand donors grant almost seven thousand wishes, and one couple celebrated their wedding.

Scientists are developing bioengineered tissue to tackle the ongoing shortage of transplant organs, including a temporary liver that allows patients to heal their own organ, thus eliminating the need for a full transplant.

Despite a slight increase, the number of organ donors in Germany remains at a shockingly low level, highlighting the urgent need for greater education and acceptance around organ donation.

In Germany, the number of organ donors increased by 32 to 985 in 2024, marking the highest level since 2012, but demand still far surpasses supply with 8,199 patients awaiting transplants.

Ukraine and the UN are appealing to donor nations for extra humanitarian aid funding following Russian attacks on essential civilian infrastructure.