Horn of Africa

A report finds 23 million people are experiencing extreme hunger in Ethiopia, Somalia and Kenya, which face their worst drought in 40 years. Food prices hit record highs after Russia attacked Ukraine.

Clouds of the insects can stretch for miles, devouring vegetation and destroying crops. Locust experts say time is running out to get the swarms under control because they multiply so quickly.

At least five migrants died Thursday — "deliberately drowned" by smugglers afraid of arrest, the International Organization for Migration says. Some 50 others are still missing.