the united nations has warned the conflict in ukraine could send tens of millions into famine, at the same time, egypt s finance minister warns that millions could die globally because of the food price crisis. the war is directly affecting global food supplies, especially wheat, maize, barley and sunflower oil. eu agriculture ministers will meet in brussels today to review the current crisis. joining me now is sean rickard, independent economic analysis. thanks very much for being with us, just how serious a threat as the war on global food supplies in your view? it is supplies in your view? it is serious but supplies in your view? it is serious but they supplies in your view? it is serious but they think - supplies in your view? it 3 serious but they think we ought to take care not to exaggerate the situation. obviously ukraine is one of the world s largest exporters of wheat and oilseeds and its ability to export has been severely curtailed but the rise in prices refle
of the europa league, breaking scottish hearts. hello and welcome. the impact of the war in ukraine is being felt around the world, with the un secretary general warning it could lead to years of mass hunger in poorer countries, and increase the risk of a global food shortage. the bbc s azadeh moshiri has more on his stark warning. realising the war in his country is unlikely to end any time soon, president zelensky has asked ukraine lawmakers to extend martial law for another 90 days full. extend martial law for another 90 days full- 90 days full. how long will this last? 90 days full. how long will this last? only 90 days full. how long will this last? only the - 90 days full. how long willl this last? only the situation on the battlefield will give the answer to this question. but the extent the effects of the extended battle are being found around the world with the un secretary general says it could cause a global food shortages unless russia lets out grain store
there s new guidance for health professionals to spot eating disorders after hospital admissions rose by 84% in the last five years. the number of young men affected is higher than ever before. the line up for the queen s platinum jubilee star studded concert has been revealed, and it includes soul legend diana ross. rangers suffer an agonising penalty shootout defeat in their fifth european final as eintracht frankfurt picked up their second europa league trophy. ministers are facing growing calls to bring forward large increases in benefits and the state pension which will be paid from next april. charities want benefits to increase now to help people struggling with the cost of living, particularly energy bills. last night the chancellor rushi sunak warned the next few months will tough as he spoke to business leaders about the rising cost of living. our political correspondent jonathan blake reports. high and getting higher. prices are rising faster than they have for dec
the un warns that global food shortages and mass hunger in poorer countries could follow russia s invasion of ukraine. soul legend diana ross, queen and duran duran are among the star studded line up for the queen s platinum jubilee concert. and, we will meet the couple who have won £181; million on the euro millions lottery. britain s biggest ever lottery win. they go public with a press conference in just over half an hour. hello, and welcome if you re watching in the uk or around the world. ministers are facing growing calls to bring forward large increases in benefits and the state pension which will be paid from next april. charities say they want benefits to increase now to help people. last night the chancellor rushi sunak warned the next few months will tough, as he spoke to business leaders. inflation to business leaders. in the uk has hit a a0 year inflation in the uk has hit a a0 year high of 9%. 0ur political correspondent jonathan blake reports. thank you. high
justice clarence thomas condemning the leak, saying it s destroyed trust in the nation s highest court. breaking news from miami. at least one person killed when a small plane crashing into a car on a busy bridge and bursting into flames. patients rushed to hospitals. the desperate search for baby formula across this country. mothers scouring store shelves. the states most affected, and how long this could last. plus, advice on what parents should and shouldn t do. a major show of support for ukraine. senate republican leaders making an unannounced visit as russian forces retreat from ukraine s second largest city. and vladimir putin s new warning to finland not to join nato. plus, the urgent manhunt for an escaped killer in texas. new information on his ties to a mexican gang. how he broke out of a prison bus, and the reward now for information leading to his capture. and the dramatic water rescue. how a state trooper and firefighter got a woman out of her suv as it sank