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CARE warns of increased risks for women and girls as a new report reveals almost half of Afghans now face acute hunger

CARE warns of increased risks for women and girls as a new report reveals almost half of Afghans now face acute hunger

A new report reveals Afghanistan has descended deeper into an already alarming hunger crisis, exacerbated by drought, increasing displacement, rising food prices, the COVID-19 pandemic and economic decline. With 18.8 million people, close to half the population is now facing acute hunger – an almost 30% increase from the same time last year.

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Fun facts you didn’t know about pumpkins

Fun facts you didn’t know about pumpkins

It’s a festive coffee flavour, a Halloween must-have and sometimes a cute nickname for a loved one. But did you know that pumpkins are actually one of the most widely grown (and eaten!) crops in the world? Here are four fun facts you didn’t know about pumpkins.

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