Paris, 2 October 2025 — French utility EDF has successfully raised €1.25 billion (US$1.35 billion) through a green hybrid bond, with proceeds earmarked for extending the operating life of its domestic nuclear reactors. The issue, structured to comply with EU taxonomy rules, underscores France’s reliance on nuclear power as a cornerstone of its energy transition […]
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Atlanta, 2 October 2025 — U.S. electric vehicle maker Rivian has broken ground on a $1 billion manufacturing facility in Georgia, a project set to anchor production of its next-generation R2 sport utility vehicle and R3 crossover from 2028. The plant, spanning nearly 2,000 acres across Jasper, Morgan, Newton, and Walton Counties, is expected to […]
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San Francisco, 3 October 2025 — OpenAI has reached a landmark $500 billion valuation following a $6.6 billion secondary share sale, making it the world’s most valuable privately held company and surpassing SpaceX. The deal, which allowed current and former employees to cash out equity, drew investment from major firms including Thrive Capital, SoftBank, Dragoneer, […]
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“These life changing injuries account for one quarter of all reported injuries, of a total of over 167,300 people injured since October 2023,” said Rik Peeperkorn, WHO Representative in the West Bank and Gaza. Over 5,000 people have faced amputation and other severe injuries to arms, legs and the spinal cord. Briefing journalists in New […]
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Georgia Tech Research Corporation (GTRC) has agreed to pay the United States $875,000 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act and federal common law by failing to meet cybersecurity requirements in connection with certain Air Force and Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) contracts. GTRC contracts with government agencies, including the U.S. […]
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Beni, Democratic Republic of Congo, 2 October 2025 — At the request of the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, the Duchess of Edinburgh has undertaken a high‑profile visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), drawing international attention to the devastating toll of the country’s protracted conflict, particularly on women and girls. During her […]
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Washington, D.C., 1 October 2025 — Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has reached a sweeping $70 billion agreement with the Trump Administration, pledging to lower prescription drug prices for Medicaid patients while investing heavily in U.S. research, development, and manufacturing. The deal, described by both sides as a “landmark agreement,” ties Pfizer’s pricing to a “most-favored-nation” benchmark, […]
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Madrid, 2 October 2025 — While much of Europe tightens its borders and asylum policies, Spain is charting a markedly different course. The government has unveiled plans to regularise more than one million migrants within the next three years, positioning migration as a cornerstone of its economic and demographic strategy. Among those who could benefit […]
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Politics Tanzania Prepares for General ElectionTanzania will hold its general election on 29 October 2025, with both the presidency and legislative seats contested. Incumbent President Samia Suluhu Hassan of the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi party is seeking re‑election. The vote is expected to be a key test of Tanzania’s democratic institutions and political stability (Wikipedia). […]
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Oslo, 2 October 2025 — Norway has launched legal action against NHIndustries (NHI), seeking €2.8 billion in damages over the long-troubled NH90 helicopter program. The claim, filed after failed mediation efforts, represents one of the largest compensation demands ever made against a European defence manufacturer — and is six times the value of the original […]
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