DUBLIN, Oct. 21, 2025 — The Department of Education and Youth has released new Guidance on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Schools, designed to help teachers and school leaders plan for the responsible use of AI in teaching and learning. Purpose of the Guidance The framework, developed with support from Oide Technology in Education (TiE), draws […]
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SEATTLE, Oct. 21, 2025 — Amazon Web Services, the world’s largest cloud computing provider, suffered a significant outage on Monday that rippled across the globe, affecting millions of users. The disruption began around 07:11 GMT in AWS’s U.S.-East-1 data center in Northern Virginia, its oldest and most critical hub. What Caused the Outage Amazon confirmed […]
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TOKYO, Oct. 21, 2025 — Japan’s parliament has elected Sanae Takaichi as the country’s first female prime minister, a breakthrough in a nation long criticised for its poor record on gender equality in politics. Takaichi, leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), won 237 votes in the 465‑seat lower house, securing her appointment after […]
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DUBLIN, Oct. 21, 2025 — The Irish Government has given the green light to progress the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences, Domestic Violence and International Instruments) Bill 2025, a wide‑ranging package of reforms aimed at tackling domestic abuse, sexual violence, and human trafficking. Jennie’s Law: A Domestic Violence Register At the heart of the Bill is […]
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Apple Inc. is closing in on a US$4 trillion market capitalization after its shares hit a record high on Monday, buoyed by stronger‑than‑expected demand for the iPhone 17 series. The company’s stock rose 4.2% to US$262.90, lifting its valuation to about US$3.9 trillion, according to market data. China Drives Momentum Research firm Counterpoint reported that […]
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 21, 2025 — U.S. President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have unveiled a sweeping agreement on critical minerals, pledging billions in joint investment to unlock projects valued at US$53 billion. The deal, signed at the White House, is being hailed as a cornerstone of the allies’ economic and strategic partnership. […]
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The UK Government has announced an £80 million funding package for children’s hospices in England, providing a multi‑year settlement aimed at stabilising services that have long struggled with financial uncertainty and reliance on donations. The UK Government has confirmed an £80 million boost for children’s hospices, to be distributed over the next three years. The […]
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Oct. 20, 2025 — Spirit Airlines confirmed it will furlough 365 pilots early next year, the latest in a series of workforce reductions tied to its Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection filing in August. The move follows 330 pilot furloughs already completed and another 270 scheduled for November, bringing the total number of pilots […]
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AL‑FASHIR, Sudan, Oct. 20, 2025 — Intensifying bombardments by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on the North Darfur capital of al‑Fashir have left at least 57 people dead, among them 22 women and 17 children, according to the Sudan Doctors’ Network. The attacks struck a displacement shelter and surrounding neighborhoods, compounding the humanitarian crisis […]
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The European Commission and the High Representative have set out a Pact for the Mediterranean that will step up cooperation and economic connection across the Mediterranean Sea. The Pact builds on historic and cultural ties and previous EU work in the region to create a Common Mediterranean Space that is connected, prosperous, resilient, and secure. Its goal […]
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