Steak drives food inflation to highest level in a year
Published on Tuesday, May 27th 2025 at 5:08 GMT by BBC
The British Retail Consortium says the annual rate of food price rises hit 2.8% in May.
The article from the BBC discusses the ongoing conflict in Sudan, focusing on the recent escalation of violence in the capital, Khartoum, and the western region of Darfur. It highlights the fighting between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group, which has led to significant civilian casualties and displacement. The article notes that despite multiple ceasefire agreements, the violence continues, with reports of air strikes, artillery fire, and ground battles. It also mentions the international community's concerns, with the UN and other organizations calling for an end to the fighting and humanitarian access to be granted to those in need. The piece underscores the dire humanitarian situation, with millions of Sudanese facing food insecurity and a lack of medical care amidst the conflict.