Ireland Taoiseach [PM] Micheál Martin Condemns Citywest Violence as Garda Van Set Alight

DUBLIN, Oct. 21, 2025 — Taoiseach Micheál Martin has issued a strong condemnation of the violent disorder that broke out in Citywest, West Dublin, on Tuesday evening, where protests linked to tensions around asylum accommodation turned into violent clashes with Gardaí. Taoiseach’s Statement In a statement released by the Department of the Taoiseach, Martin said: […]

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OpenAI Unveils Atlas Browser in Direct Challenge to Google

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 21, 2025 — OpenAI has officially entered the browser market with the launch of ChatGPT Atlas, an AI‑driven browser designed to transform how users interact with the web. The release, available first on macOS and rolling out soon to Windows, iOS, and Android, embeds OpenAI’s flagship chatbot directly into the browsing interface. […]

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Hologic to Go Private in $18.3 Billion Blackstone–TPG Deal

MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Oct. 21, 2025 — Hologic Inc., a leading U.S. medical diagnostics firm specializing in women’s health, announced on Tuesday that it will be acquired by investment firms Blackstone and TPG in a transaction valued at up to $18.3 billion Reuters | MSN MedTech Intelligence. Deal Structure Under the terms of the agreement, shareholders […]

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President Trump– Putin Summit Postponed as Moscow Rejects Ceasefire

WASHINGTON/MOSCOW, Oct. 21, 2025 — Hopes for a breakthrough in the war in Ukraine were dealt a setback on Tuesday after the White House confirmed that a proposed meeting between President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin will not take place in the immediate future. The announcement followed a preparatory call between U.S. Secretary of […]

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Minister O’Callaghan Addresses Saggart Incident as Protests Turn Violent With Police Van Set Ablaze

DUBLIN, Oct. 21, 2025 — Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Jim O’Callaghan has issued a statement on the recent incident in Saggart, West Dublin, stressing that the safety of the young girl involved remains the Government’s priority and that Gardaí acted swiftly to bring her to safety. O’Callaghan confirmed he had been briefed […]

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Earthshot Prize 2025 Finalists Announced: Global Innovators Driving Climate Solutions

LONDON, Oct. 21, 2025 — At the halfway point of the Earthshot decade, Prince William has introduced the 15 finalists for the Earthshot Prize 2025, celebrating bold ideas to repair and protect the planet. Founded in 2020, the prize awards £1 million each to five winners across five categories: Protect and Restore Nature, Clean Our […]

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Sudan: Over one million return to Khartoum amid fragile recovery

According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the returns took place between November 2024 and September 2025, as families made their way back to Khartoum from across Sudan, seeking to rebuild their lives after months of displacement. “The scale of return to Khartoum is both a sign of resilience and a warning,” said Ugochi […]

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African Continental Brief::  Business, Tech, Human Rights, Geopolitics, Security – October 21, 2025

Business South Africa pushes export diversificationAt the Midrand Export Symposium (Oct. 14–16), South Africa announced plans to reduce reliance on a narrow group of trading partners by expanding exports across Africa and beyond. Buyers from Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, Egypt, and Malawi engaged with South African firms in sectors including ICT, agro‑processing, and mining machinery tralac […]

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Tanker Explosion in Niger State, Nigeria Leaves 30 Dead, 40 Injured

MINNA, Nigeria, Oct. 21, 2025 — A tragic fuel tanker explosion has claimed the lives of at least 30 people and left around 40 others injured in Niger State, according to local authorities and eyewitness accounts. The incident occurred around 11 a.m. on Tuesday in the Essan and Badeggi communities along the Bida–Agaie road in […]

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New deadline: EASA Certification Director vacancy now open until October 28

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency is looking for a new Certification Director to shape the Directorate’s vision, set its strategic direction and lead the achievement of the key objectives and priorities of the Agency. The Certification Directorate plays a vital role in ensuring a safe and environmentally sustainable aviation system in Europe. As a […]

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