Summary: Press freedom advocates have called on Moldovan authorities to launch a swift investigation after prominent investigative journalist Mariana Rață received violent online threats following an interview with a populist political leader. The case has sparked renewed concerns over the safety of journalists and the climate for free expression in Moldova. The Threats On October […]
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Summary: Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Harris T.D., has pledged renewed efforts to assist the family of Michaela McAreavey, who was murdered in Mauritius in 2011. With the 15th anniversary of her death approaching, Harris confirmed that Ireland will intensify diplomatic engagement with Mauritian authorities and seek broader international support to ensure justice […]
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Summary: Across Africa, markets are showing resilience with IPOs and falling inflation, while energy transition projects gain momentum. Geopolitical tensions remain acute in Sudan, and human rights concerns are rising in Tanzania. Meanwhile, Africa’s tech ecosystem continues to attract investment and scale rapidly. Business & Macro Climate & Energy Geopolitics & Policy Tech & Deals […]
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Summary: Deutsche Telekom and U.S. chipmaker Nvidia have announced a €1 billion industrial AI data centre in Munich, a project designed to boost Germany’s digital sovereignty and accelerate Europe’s ambitions in artificial intelligence. The facility, set to open in early 2026, will be one of Europe’s largest AI hubs, delivering massive computing power to industries […]
Continue ReadingThe European Union has formally endorsed the Coalition for High Ambition Multilevel Partnerships (CHAMP), underscoring the importance of coordinated climate action across all levels of governance. Effective multilevel governance would greatly contribute to reap the emission reduction potential from cities and regions, help reduce significantly the current emission gap by up to 40% and support […]
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It seems like science fiction, or even magic: the ability to communicate, control a computer or move a robotic limb via the power of thought. However, it’s not only possible, it’s already transforming the lives of patients with severe disabilities. In 2024, an audience at a UN conference in Geneva sat astounded as a young […]
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Summary: Ireland’s Minister for Education, Helen McEntee, has confirmed that the gradual removal of post-marking adjustments for the Leaving Certificate will continue in 2026. Aggregate results will be brought just below 2020 levels, while assessment adjustments introduced during the pandemic will remain in place until new curricula and exam formats are rolled out under the […]
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The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania and the National Security Division of the Department of Justice announced today that Abdulrahman El Bahnasawy, 27, of Ontario, Canada, pleaded guilty to offenses related to a 2020 attack on correctional officers at the United State Penitentiary Allenwood. According to United States Attorney Brian D. […]
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The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published the first Easy Access Rules for Ground Handling (Regulations (EU) 2025/23 and 2025/20). The new Easy Access Rules for Ground Handling (EAR for GH) incorporate the requirements for competent authorities to conduct oversight of ground handling organisations as well as the requirements for the safe provision […]
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The warning comes in the latest Emissions Gap Report by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), issued on Tuesday ahead of the COP30 climate conference which opens in Belém, Brazil, next week. Nearly a decade has passed since world leaders adopted the Paris Agreement, which aims to hold the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels and preferably to a 1.5°C threshold. Climate action plans Countries outline their efforts to reduce greenhouse […]
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