World News in Brief: Aid for Ukraine, drone attacks in Sudan, DR Congo deaths, neurological disorders in the Americas

UN partners launched the Winter Response Plan to help 2.1 million people in Ukraine survive another cold season as the country grapples with the on-going Russian invasion.The UN’s office in Ukraine announced on Wednesday that its partners are seeking $358.4 million to provide heating assistance, shelter repairs, health care, protection and food and cash assistance to Ukrainians this coming winter.“Last winter showed us that attacks on energy can leave families without heating, electricity and water for days – and sometimes weeks – during freezing temperatures,” said Matthias Schmale, humanitarian coordinator for the country.“Humanitarian organizations are preparing now so we can reach people before winter arrives.”Mr. Schmale added that the winter assistance will target people living closest to the frontline, newly displaced and evacuated people, those affected by attacks on civilian infrastructure and vulnerable groups at heightened risk of being left behind.Drone strikes kill dozens in SudanBetween Monday and Tuesday, two drone strikes likely launched by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia battling Government troops for control of Sudan, killed at least 27 civilians and injure...