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For many of us Ethiopia is seared into the memory from the 1980s famine which shocked the world, prompting the era defining Live Aid concerts.    

But now, alarm bells are ringing again as it battles mass starvation, prompted by the twin evils of war and climate change.   

Now, charities are warning of famine whilst the UK and US are pledging up to $630 million in aid.   

But in a world full of crises, will the warnings cut through? And is the aid enough to make a difference?    

Founder of charity Mary’s Meals, Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow, joins Julie Etchingham... 

For more on the crisis in Ethiopia head over to: www.marysmeals.org.uk

In 2018, medical cannabis was legalised in the UK.   

And yet, six years on, families are going bankrupt as they struggle to get hold of the drug and pay for their prescriptions.

That’s because current NHS regulation means barely anyone can access free treatment, forcing many to turn to private prescriptions.

So, why is it so restrictive? And how can things be changed?

ITV News Reporter Sam Holder tells Faye Barker what you need to know... 

Murray Dowey was just 16 years old when he took his own life. 

After enjoying Christmas with his family, Murray found out he had been blackmailed by a scammer and was a victim of 'sextortion.'

Just a few hours later, Murray was gone. Now, his family are calling on social media platforms to up safeguarding policies for teens, like Murray.

So, what exactly is 'sextortion?' Why is it on the rise? And will Murray’s family ever get justice? 

ITV News' Sam Leader tells Faye Barker what you need to know... 

In the latest quick-briefing episode, ITV News Consumer Editor Chris Choi tells Charlie Frost what you need to know...

As the country continues to battle with the cost-of-living crisis, new figures reveal that there could be some relief for us, as billions of pounds are going unclaimed.

People across Britain, including you, could be owed money from a lost pension, forgotten bank account or even investments.

So, could this be your golden ticket? And how will the government reunite millions of people with billions of pounds?

In its first direct attack on Israeli soil, Iran launched hundreds of missiles and drones to the country overnight on Saturday.   

And whilst the unprecedented attack has been called an ‘almost total failure’ by Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron, world leaders are urging Israel to restrain.   

Now, the fate of the Middle East hangs in the balance as Israel vows to exact a price from Tehran.

So, what will Israel do next? And is a broader war brewing in the Middle East? 

ITV News International Affairs Editor Rageh Omaar and ITV News Washington Correspondent, Robert Moore tell Lucrezia Millarini what you need to know... 

When you go down the fruit and veg isle at the supermarket, do you ever think how safe the produce is?

Well, you might need to – as a recent study found that common fruit and veg is linked to diseases like cancer.

That’s because they may have been sprayed with pesticides which take thousands of years to break down.

And it’s no wonder campaigners are now calling for the government to condemn what they’re coining ‘forever chemicals’

So, might you think again before getting your 5 a day? 

ITV News Science Correspondent Martin Stew tells Faye Barker what you need to know...