The Morning Call

A South China Morning Post exclusive reports that the New Development Bank, the Brics bank headquartered in China and often called the Brics bank, is set to take on a leading role in a global alliance against hunger this year, according to Brazil. The report suggests Brazil has indicated the bank will head the hunger alliance effort within the Brics grouping. Beyond the single headline, there is little detail in the available posts about how the arrangement would work or what the bank's exact responsibilities would be, and broader public reaction is not visible.

Palestine solidarity demonstrators rallied in Liverpool on Saturday, calling on the Labour government to go further in sanctioning Israel over its conduct in Gaza and the wider occupation of Palestinian territories. The protest, reported by the Morning Star, reflects growing pressure on Labour from within its own base, with activists arguing that UK policy has not gone far enough in response to the conflict.

The South China Morning Post reports on the hidden risks of combining traditional Chinese medicine with Western prescription drugs. The piece highlights concerns that herbal remedies can interact with pharmaceuticals, altering their effectiveness or causing harmful side effects, particularly when patients do not tell their doctors about everything they are taking. It calls for greater awareness among patients and practitioners about these potential interactions.

The Kansas Farmers Union Board of Directors has issued a statement calling for immigration policy to be re-humanized. The farm organization argues that current enforcement-focused approaches harm immigrant workers who are essential to agriculture, and urges policymakers to adopt more humane treatment of migrant labor. The statement was published by agricultural news outlet Morning Ag Clips.

The proposed Protect College Sports Act is drawing attention for how it could reshape college athletics in the United States. The Dallas Morning News highlights five key takeaways, including rules affecting athlete transfers, eligibility requirements, and the growing power of so-called 'super conferences'. The legislation arrives as college sports faces ongoing upheaval over conference realignment and athlete compensation, making any federal intervention a major talking point.

Guthrie is experiencing a disruption to phone and internet service, according to a report from the Morning Times. Residents in the Oklahoma city are facing connectivity problems affecting calls and online access. The cause of the outage and how long service will take to restore have not been stated in the initial report.