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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Trump Administration has deported 132 minors protected by a program for victims of abuse and neglect

The Trump administration has deported 132 minors under a program protecting victims of abuse and neglect, despite their vulnerable status.

Mar 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Delay in the Census Blocks Update of Data on Population Living in Disaster-Prone Areas

The Brazilian government announced a crucial update for data guiding policies for those at risk from extreme climate events, but after two years, there's still no release date for the new information.

Mar 21 • 02:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Expert: With these 9 tips, you can protect yourself from the annual spring plague

The spring street dust season has begun in Finland, causing potential respiratory issues, especially for vulnerable populations, but experts offer tips on how to mitigate exposure.

Mar 20 • 08:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

New York high school student released after 10 months in ICE facility

A Venezuelan student detained by ICE for 10 months was released, sparking community relief and highlighting immigration enforcement issues under the previous administration.

Mar 19 • 01:32 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DR Congo: In Goma, the UN urges the AFC/M23 to respect humanitarian space

In Goma, the UN Humanitarian Coordinator urged the AFC/M23 rebels to respect humanitarian principles to aid vulnerable populations in eastern Congo.

Mar 18 • 13:22 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Serious deficiencies in fire safety at Stuðlar

A report reveals serious deficiencies in fire safety measures at the Stuðlar treatment facility, raising concerns about safety for its vulnerable residents.

Mar 18 • 11:14 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon asks the National Assembly to expedite war budget review

President Yoon has urged the National Assembly to quickly review the war budget in response to the increased difficulties faced by vulnerable communities following the outbreak of the Israel-Iran war.

Mar 17 • 01:47 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

In Bangui, a Pharma Box to make health accessible to residents

A new initiative in Bangui aims to improve health care access through the introduction of the Pharma Box, which stores essential medicines for vulnerable populations.

Mar 15 • 23:14 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Paramedic's Diary (2): Taxi of the Homeless, Alcoholics, and Little Bunnies

A paramedic shares personal experiences and emotions from their day-to-day encounters, focusing on interactions with vulnerable populations like the homeless and alcoholics.

Mar 15 • 19:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Iris Marín, Defender of the People of Colombia: "There are areas of the country where criminal governance prevails"

Iris Marín highlights Colombia's historical debt to its vulnerable populations and underscores the political underrepresentation of women amidst increasing violence and criminal governance.

Mar 14 • 04:45 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Can We Survive the Coming Heat?

The article discusses the increasing danger of extreme heat as a significant threat to human life, focusing on its impacts on vulnerable populations, particularly the elderly and the poor.

Mar 14 • 03:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Itaberaba City Hall starts registration for a project that will distribute more than 15 tons of fish

The Itaberaba City Hall has initiated registration for the "It's Time to Share" project, aimed at distributing over 15 tons of fish to local families in need.

Mar 13 • 17:58 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Can we survive the heat that is coming?

The article discusses the escalating threat of extreme heat due to global warming and its disproportionate impact on vulnerable populations.

Mar 13 • 12:16 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

World Bank warns Nigeria and others against job cuts

The World Bank has cautioned governments, including Nigeria, against public sector job cuts as a response to fiscal challenges, indicating that such measures could harm essential services and disproportionately impact vulnerable populations.

Mar 11 • 00:26 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
World

One in three people are stopped by the heat

Extreme heat limits the activities of one in three people globally according to a new report.

Mar 10 • 21:56 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

‘I’m sorry’: Nova Scotia premier reverses some budget cuts, stands firm on others

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has reversed some budget cuts following protests, restoring funding to certain programs that support vulnerable populations.

Mar 10 • 14:33 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

KDI Director Kim Se-jik: “If the burden on the vulnerable increases due to war, finances can play a certain role”

Kim Se-jik, Director of the Korea Development Institute, emphasizes the importance of fiscal measures to alleviate the burdens on vulnerable populations in light of potential economic shocks from ongoing conflicts.

Mar 10 • 09:57 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

There Is No Way to Have Peace For the Scientist Who Sees Attack Where There Are Questions

The article critiques a colleague's defense of a biologist against scrutiny in medical research, emphasizing the need for rigorous ethical standards in experimental interventions.

Mar 10 • 01:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Decline in GP home visits drives vulnerable people into care homes

An 85% decline in GP home visits in Australia has led to vulnerable populations, including the elderly and chronically ill, being admitted to care facilities prematurely due to lack of accessible medical care.

Mar 9 • 19:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MP finds irregularities in 287 nursing homes and institutions for people with disabilities in MG

The Public Ministry of Minas Gerais has discovered severe irregularities in 287 nursing homes and institutions for the disabled, revealing alarming conditions.

Mar 9 • 19:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Elderly mother's phone was turned off for months – then her son's phone received a concerning message

An elderly woman in a care home had her phone number used to create an unauthorized Telegram account while her phone was inactive, raising concerns about identity theft among vulnerable seniors.

Mar 9 • 06:23 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Unable to be a protector of life... The 56 civil service commissioners who lost their lives in the earthquake and their conflicts during disasters

A total of 56 civil service commissioners lost their lives during the Great East Japan Earthquake as they struggled to assist vulnerable populations like the elderly and disabled.

Mar 6 • 22:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Lithuania has signed a contract with flydubai for the repatriation of citizens from Dubai

Lithuania plans to repatriate its citizens from Dubai through a contract with flydubai, prioritizing vulnerable populations.

Mar 6 • 08:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Authorities to soon conduct inspections at care homes

The Licensing and Supervisory Authority in Finland is planning a series of surprise inspections at 24-hour care services, focusing on the rights and treatment of vulnerable residents.

Mar 6 • 07:57 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

15 Years After the Disaster, Reconstruction Budget Cut in Tohoku: 'There Are Still People Who Need Support'

The Japanese government is cutting reconstruction budgets for disaster-affected areas, but local officials are debating how to provide necessary support to continuing vulnerable populations.

Mar 6 • 05:46 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Activists Criticise Social Grant 'Savings'

Activists are criticizing government budget decisions that they claim will leave vulnerable populations without adequate support through social grants.

Mar 6 • 04:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Residents of the quilombo in MA report pesticides sprayed by aircraft over homes

Residents of the Canela quilombo in São Benedito do Rio Preto, Brazil, have reported aerial pesticide spraying over their homes, causing health issues among vulnerable populations.

Mar 5 • 21:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

New York and Newark below zero: activating the 'Blue Code' due to the polar cold wave and reinforcing help for vulnerable people regardless of their immigration status

A new polar cold wave has prompted authorities in New York and Newark to activate the 'Blue Code' emergency protocol to protect vulnerable individuals from extreme temperatures.

Mar 5 • 16:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Reporter of PEC limits sentence progression and maintains plebiscite on reducing the age of adulthood

A Brazilian congressman proposes stricter rules for the progression of sentences concerning crimes against vulnerable populations and plans a plebiscite on lowering the age of criminal responsibility.

Mar 2 • 21:39 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

"You live in fear": in Senegal, the repression of homosexuality threatens the fight against AIDS

In Senegal, increased repression of homosexuality is impacting public health efforts against AIDS, causing fear among vulnerable populations.

Mar 2 • 18:09 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Heat in Munich: How the City is Preparing Against the 'Silent Killer'

Munich is taking measures to combat the effects of rising temperatures and heatwaves that are increasingly impacting public health.

Feb 27 • 11:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Sánchez has already accumulated more than half of the decrees rejected in Congress during this legislature

Pedro Sánchez's government faces significant setbacks as the Congress once again rejects crucial social protection measures intended to support vulnerable populations.

Feb 26 • 21:39 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

35-year-old sentenced to custody for serious human trafficking

A 35-year-old has been sentenced to custody for serious human trafficking and sexual abuse involving vulnerable victims, including individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Feb 26 • 17:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daily Summary #1876: Justice in MG acquitted 41 defendants for vulnerable rape in 4 years; Heavy rain returns to the Zona da Mata in Minas Gerais; Iran and the USA have a decisive meeting regarding the nuclear agreement

A summary covering judicial acquittals, severe weather conditions, and international diplomatic negotiations.

Feb 26 • 11:15 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

As domestic violence soars, feminist groups step up to provide safety net in wartorn Ukraine

In Ukraine, rising domestic violence amid the ongoing war has prompted feminist groups to strengthen their support systems for vulnerable populations.

Feb 24 • 09:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public Defender offers free services this Wednesday (25) in DF

The Public Defender of the Federal District (DF) in Brazil is providing free services for vulnerable individuals in Brasília on Wednesday, from 8 am to 2 pm.

Feb 24 • 05:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Another Shadow of War: 'Gender Violence'... The Feminist Movement Emerges as a Shelter

The article discusses the emergence of gender-based violence in Ukraine amidst the war and the response of feminist NGOs to support vulnerable populations.

Feb 23 • 11:54 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazil faces childhood obesity and growth deficits among indigenous people, says study

A study reveals a troubling dual nutritional challenge in Brazil, highlighting rising childhood obesity rates alongside persistent growth deficiencies in vulnerable groups, particularly among indigenous children.

Feb 23 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Piracicaba sent more people in vulnerable situations than it received from neighboring cities

Piracicaba provided more bus passes for vulnerable individuals to depart for neighboring cities than it received from them, amid allegations of misuse of public assistance resources.

Feb 22 • 10:54 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Where to get free food in Chicago during the week of February 23 to 28, 2026

Various organizations in Chicago will provide free food to support vulnerable individuals during the last week of February 2026.

Feb 21 • 11:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Parents are warned after children are caught begging for money in a supermarket in Custódio Pereira, Uberlândia

In Uberlândia, Brazil, four children were found begging for money in a supermarket, leading to interventions from child welfare authorities.

Feb 19 • 12:32 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

WA aged care residents to get free RSV vaccine after worst ever flu season

Western Australians aged 65 and older living in residential aged care will receive free RSV vaccinations following a severe flu season, with the program expected to significantly improve health outcomes for vulnerable populations.

Feb 19 • 04:55 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Florida execs sentenced in $233M Obamacare fraud that targeted homeless, hurricane victims

Two Florida executives were sentenced to 20 years in prison for leading a $233 million fraud scheme exploiting vulnerable populations under the Affordable Care Act.

Feb 18 • 22:40 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

As a result of hypothermia, 13 people have died this year

In Estonia, 13 people have died from hypothermia this year, highlighting the dangers posed to vulnerable populations during extreme cold weather.

Feb 18 • 19:21 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Strengthening the DECE

The DECE (Department of Student Counseling) in Ecuador is essential for providing holistic support to students facing complex personal challenges, yet it suffers from inadequate resources and institutional support.

Feb 17 • 14:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Starting from July, the state will compensate for the pharmacist service fee for the cheapest prescription medications

Starting from July, the Latvian state will provide compensation for pharmacist service fees for certain prescription medications to increase accessibility for vulnerable populations.

Feb 17 • 11:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Cold health alert issued with snow forecast for parts of UK

A cold health alert has been issued for parts of the UK, coinciding with a forecast for snow and warnings for vulnerable populations.

Feb 17 • 00:01 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

The new express bad weather, the dust that suffocated Athens, and the May temperatures

Athens faced suffocating African dust on February 15, with health experts warning vulnerable populations to take precautions as high temperatures approached 30°C in Crete.

Feb 15 • 18:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Justice department moves to drop charges against men accused of hitting ICE officer in Minnesota

The US Justice Department seeks to dismiss felony assault charges against two Venezuelan men after new evidence emerged contradicting the government's claims.

Feb 13 • 06:58 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

What is the difference between live and inactivated vaccines for shingles vaccination?

The article discusses the importance of shingles vaccination, particularly for vulnerable populations, and compares the differences between live and inactivated vaccines.

Feb 12 • 23:29 UTC

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