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Former General Manager for U.S. Defense Contractor Pleads Guilty to Selling Stolen Trade Secrets to Russian Broker | Office of Public Affairs

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Peter Williams, 39, an Australian national, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court today in connection with selling his employer’s trade secrets to a Russian cyber-tools broker, the Justice Department announced today. Williams pleaded to two counts of theft of trade secrets. The material, stolen over a three-year period from the U.S. defense contractor where he […]

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Rolls-Royce Achieves World First with 100% Methanol Marine Engine Test

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Rolls-Royce has successfully tested the world’s first high-speed marine engine powered entirely by methanol, marking a major milestone in the global transition toward cleaner shipping fuels. The breakthrough, announced on 27 October 2025, positions methanol as a viable alternative to conventional marine fuels and underscores the company’s commitment to advancing sustainable propulsion technologies. The test […]

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Nigeria Secures Trade Boost Under UK’s Developing Countries Trading Scheme With Tariff Reductions on Nearly 3,000 Products

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Nigeria has received a significant trade advantage under the United Kingdom’s Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), which grants tariff reductions on nearly 3,000 Nigerian products. The initiative, confirmed in October 2025, is designed to expand access to the UK’s consumer market while supporting global trade opportunities for developing economies. The scheme, launched in 2023 as […]

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‘Global perspective’ key to moving humanity forward in space

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The role helps galvanise greater understanding of the transformative potential of space technology in addressing global challenges, including climate change, disaster management and sustainable development. Professor Cox told UN News that “we have to operate in certain areas as a single planet; space is one of the best examples of that,” adding that it does […]

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These new drugs are cheap, dangerous, and just a click away

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Imagine a world where you can buy recreational drugs online and receive them in the post. Well, this world already exists, and not just with one or two substances, but hundreds. These drugs are known as new psychoactive substances (NPS), and their popularity shows no signs of slowing down. They are created with one very […]

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UN chief condemns Gaza killings, urges full respect for ceasefire

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“The Secretary-General strongly condemns the killings due to Israeli airstrikes of civilians in Gaza yesterday, including many children,” UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric told correspondents in New York. “He condemns all actions that undermine the ceasefire and endanger civilian lives.” Reassurances given Mr. Dujarric said António Guterres noted “the importance of the parties’ renewed assurances to […]

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Sudan: Joint statement by High Representative Kallas and Commissioner Lahbib on the seizure of El Fasher

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The seizure of El Fasher, Darfur’s capital, by the Rapid Support Forces marks a dangerous turning point in the war and threatens to further worsen the already dire humanitarian situation. Civilians being targeted based on their ethnicity underscore the brutality of the Rapid Support Forces. The EU calls on all parties to immediately de-escalate in […]

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Reported massacre at hospital in Sudan’s El Fasher leaves 460 dead

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The World Health Organization says it’s appalled and deeply shocked by reports that 460 patients and their companions have been killed at Saudi Maternity Hospital in the city. Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that prior to this latest attack, WHO has verified 285 attacks on healthcare in Sudan with at least 1,204 deaths and over […]

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Africa Continental Brief: Business, Climate, Geopolitics, Human Rights & Tech – October 29, 2025

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Business & Macro📈 Airtel Africa reported a near five-fold increase in profit after tax, reaching $376 million for the six months ending September 2025. The telecoms firm attributed a $90 million gain to the appreciation of the Nigerian naira, highlighting the currency’s impact on regional performance. Climate & Energy🌬️ Infinity Power completed a $153 million […]

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Mexican Journalist Miguel Ángel Beltrán Murdered; Cartel-Linked Message Found at Scene

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Mexican journalist Miguel Ángel Beltrán, known for his coverage of organized crime and drug cartels, was found murdered on Saturday, October 25, 2025, along a highway connecting Durango to Mazatlán in the cartel-dominated state of Sinaloa. His body, wrapped in a blanket, was discovered with a handwritten note that read: “For spreading false accusations against […]

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