Peace proves relative in Gaza with no let-up in deadly airstrikes

“The Security Council resolution is very clear about not calling anything a border or anything else, it is about a territory that needs to be respected in its entirety,” he said, referencing a resolution adopted by the Council on 17 November in support of a comprehensive plan to end the conflict. “We call on all parties […]

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‘All we want for Sudan is peace’ say children fleeing violence

Only 16 at the time, she saw armed men attacking her village and killing people – her grandfather and uncle among them. Girls were raped or taken. “Nahed managed to escape but said it was terrifying,” said UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell who described Nahed’s story on Tuesday. “The chilling memories remain.” Sudan is in the […]

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EU plans to upgrade energy infrastructure to lower bills and boost independence

  The European Commission has proposed new initiatives to address long-standing issues in the planning and implementation of the EU’s energy infrastructure. They aim to ensure that affordable and clean energy flows more efficiently across the EU. Grid infrastructure is the backbone of the European energy system. The new package proposes to modernise and expand it to unlock its […]

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EU releases €2.4 million flood response aid in Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Thailand

In response to the devastating floods that have hit Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Thailand, the European Union has released €2.4 million in emergency assistance for the most affected areas. This funding will serve to provide essential relief to the most vulnerable communities. Up to €1.8 million will support relief efforts in Sri Lanka, including €500,000 […]

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Enoch Burke and the Limits of Contempt: A Case Where Rights, Livelihood and Law Collide

When Rights Collide in the Classroom: Gender Identity, Minors, and the Complex Intersection of Law, Belief and Duty A quiet request within a school — that staff address a student by a different name or pronouns — can appear straightforward on the surface. But when the student is a minor, when staff hold deeply rooted […]

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President Trump Announces $12 Billion Aid Package to Support U.S. Farmers

President Donald Trump unveiled a sweeping US$12 billion economic assistance package for American farmers, aimed at easing financial pressure on the agriculture sector amid trade disruptions and rising production costs. Reuters+2News-Times+2 Speaking at a White House roundtable with agriculture officials and lawmakers on Monday 8th of Dec, Trump described U.S. farmers as “the backbone of […]

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Mother Accepts Degree on Behalf of Glasgow Student Who Died After Marking Error

Glasgow — The mother of a University of Glasgow student who died after being incorrectly told he would not be eligible to graduate has collected his degree in an emotional ceremony that has renewed scrutiny of marking and assessment processes in higher education. Ethan Scott Brown had been informed he could not graduate after receiving […]

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Ukraine civilians face escalating attacks and mounting hardship, UN warns

“Our findings establish several worrying trends: rising civilian casualties in both frontline and urban areas, sustained attacks on energy infrastructure, and continued patterns of systematic and widespread torture and ill-treatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilian detainees,” said Danielle Bell, head of the Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU), Russia launched its so-called “special military […]

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Ireland Pledges €21.5m to UN Rapid Humanitarian Response, Minister Richmond Confirms

Dublin, 9 December 2025 — Ireland has announced €21.5 million in new funding to the United Nations to bolster global rapid-response humanitarian efforts, as crises escalate in scale and complexity worldwide. Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora Neale Richmond confirmed the commitment today, noting that over 305 million people currently require humanitarian assistance […]

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Syria at a crossroads: UN warns fragile transition needs global support

The UN on Monday hailed the determination of Syrians working to rebuild their country but cautioned that sustained international engagement is essential to keep the transition from the chaos of a year ago on track – amid ongoing security and humanitarian challenges. “Syrians astonished the world by overcoming years of authoritarian rule – marking the […]

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