Germany has committed €1 billion ($1.15 billion) over the next decade to Brazil’s newly launched Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF), a landmark global fund designed to reward forest conservation and penalize deforestation. The pledge was announced by German Environment Minister Carsten Schneider and Development Minister Reem Alabali Radovan during the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) […]
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Siemens Energy has unveiled plans to invest $2.3 billion (€2 billion) in expanding and modernizing its global manufacturing network for power transformers and high‑voltage switchgear by 2028, underscoring the company’s ambition to strengthen electricity transmission infrastructure as demand surges worldwide ESG News esg-investing.com World Energy. Expanding Grid Capacity The investment will be directed toward new […]
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All departures from Brussels Airport (BRU) have been cancelled on November 26, 2025, as Belgium begins a three‑day national strike that is expected to disrupt transport, public services, and economic activity across the country. Widespread Disruption The strike, organized by major trade unions, is aimed at protesting government austerity measures, wage policies, and rising living […]
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Regional carrier Blue Islands has announced it has ceased trading, cancelling all scheduled flights and suspending operations with immediate effect. The move makes the airline the latest British operator to collapse amid mounting pressures in the aviation sector. Sudden Suspension of Services Passengers were left stranded after the airline confirmed that all flights had been […]
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More than twenty international and regional rights organizations have urged the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) to take decisive action against Egypt’s worsening human rights record. The appeal follows the Commission’s 85th session, where Egypt presented its official report covering 2019–2024, a document that rights groups say misrepresented or omitted key abuses […]
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The owner of the Daily Mail, Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT), has struck a landmark deal worth $650 million (£500 million) to acquire The Telegraph, one of Britain’s most influential newspapers. The agreement, announced on November 22, 2025, positions DMGT as a dominant force in the UK’s right‑leaning media landscape Geo TV New Straits […]
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Legendary Irish fashion designer Paul Costelloe has died at the age of 80 in London, surrounded by his family after a short illness. His passing marks the end of a remarkable career that spanned more than four decades and made him one of the most celebrated names in both Irish and British fashion BreakingNews.ie EVOKE […]
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The global construction and engineering sector is experiencing a sharp upswing, with deal value in Q3 2025 surging to $36.7 billion, a 34% increase from the previous quarter. While the number of deals declined, those that did close were larger, more strategic, and bolder in scope, reflecting a shift toward consolidation and long‑term positioning. Bigger […]
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Minister for Education and Youth Hildegarde Naughton has announced a major funding allocation of €338,681 under the Youth Capital Funding Scheme 2025, supporting 26 national youth organisations across Ireland. The announcement coincided with Youth Night / Oíche na hÓige 2025, a nationwide celebration of youth work. Supporting Inclusive Youth Spaces The scheme provides grants for […]
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DHL Group has announced plans to invest more than $1.1 billion (approx. €1 billion) in India by 2030, marking one of its largest country‑level commitments. The investment will focus on low‑emission logistics infrastructure, electric vehicle (EV) fleets, and digital platforms, aligning with DHL’s global Strategy 2030 and its ambition to achieve net‑zero emissions by 2050 […]
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