The U.S. coffee giant restructures its China operations amid intensifying competition and shifting consumer trends. ☕ Strategic Partnership in China Starbucks has agreed to cede control of its China retail arm to Hong Kong‑based investment firm Boyu Capital in a deal valued at approximately $4 billion Yahoo Finance Yahoo News Canada. Under the agreement, Boyu […]
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Twenty-one carriers agree to overhaul green marketing practices following consumer watchdog scrutiny. 🌍 Airlines Commit to Transparency The European Commission, working with the Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Network, has secured commitments from 21 European airlines to revise their environmental marketing practices. The move follows investigations that found many claims could mislead passengers about the climate […]
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Carrier achieves historic earnings despite global aviation challenges and intensifying competition. 📈 Strongest Quarter on Record Turkish Airlines has reported record third-quarter profits of $1.1 billion for 2025, marking the highest earnings in the company’s history. The Istanbul-based carrier said the results reflect 18 consecutive quarters of growth, underscoring its resilience in a volatile global […]
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Ministers O’Callaghan and McEntee confirm new framework to protect children affected by domestic violence. 🛡️ Early Intervention Strategy The Irish Government has approved the drafting of legislation to progress Operation Encompass, an initiative designed to provide immediate support for children impacted by domestic violence. The scheme will allow An Garda Síochána to notify a designated […]
Continue ReadingBuilding on the EU’s leadership at COP29, the statement recognises that women and girls often face the greatest climate risks, while also being powerful agents of change driving innovative and resilient climate solutions. Towards a stronger Gender Action Plan The statement calls for the adoption at COP30 of an ambitious and action-oriented Gender Action Plan […]
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As climate impacts intensify, the people most at risk remain the least financed. While adaptation — the act of strengthening communities to withstand climate shocks — is by necessity local, global capital flows haven’t followed suit, with less than 1% of global climate finance going toward community adaptation. The result is that those on the […]
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Sikaiana, less than two square kilometres, is encircled by the sea and is home to just 300 people. It is also more than 200 kilometres from the main island of the Solomon archipelago. Most homes lie steps from the shore, where high tides flood the tree line and seep into wells, making freshwater scarce. Still, life continues with a sense of […]
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Rescue teams race against time as survivors pulled from waters near Langkawi; fears mount for those still unaccounted for. 🌊 The Incident A migrant boat carrying nearly 100 people capsized near the Malaysia–Thailand maritime border late last week, leaving one woman confirmed dead and more than 90 passengers missing. The tragedy unfolded close to Tarutao […]
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Ministers O’Brien and Dillon announce expansion of Ireland’s flagship litter‑picking education programme, empowering over 24,000 children and their families. 🌍 National Rollout of Picker Pals Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O’Brien TD and Minister of State Alan Dillon TD have confirmed nearly €380,000 in funding for the Picker Pals Programme, extending its […]
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Nearly 34,000 participants benefit as Ireland’s flagship agri‑environment scheme strengthens its climate and biodiversity goals. 💶 Payments Begin for Tranche 1 Farmers Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon TD has announced that advance payments under the Agri‑Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) have commenced. A total of €146.94 million is being issued this […]
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