Dublin, 9 October 2025 — Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Jim O’Callaghan has officially opened a new domestic violence refuge in Dublin 4, marking a significant expansion in Ireland’s support infrastructure for survivors of domestic abuse. A Purpose-Built Sanctuary The refuge, operated by Sonas Domestic Violence Charity, comprises nine residential units and is […]
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Alaa Abd El Fattah is finally free and at home with his family. On September 22, it was announced that Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi had issued a pardon for Alaa’s release after six years in prison. One day later, the BBC shared video of Alaa dancing with his family in their Cairo home and […]
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During the landmark 1995 event in the Chinese capital, countries came together and adopted the Beijing Declaration – a blueprint document for advancing women’s rights (read our explainer, here). At the high-level celebratory event on Monday, countries, civil society organizations, and representatives from academia and the private sector discussed how to accelerate its implementation. “For so many […]
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Brussels, 9 October 2025 — Air travel across Europe is expected to face moderate disruption on 9 October, with a combination of strike actions, staffing shortages, and seasonal demand pressures contributing to delays and cancellations. According to EUROCONTROL and industry monitoring platforms, the continent is forecast to handle over 31,000 scheduled flights tomorrow, with disruption […]
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Brussels, 9 October 2025 — Google has announced a landmark investment of €5 billion (US$5.8 billion) in Belgium to expand its artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure, marking one of the largest technology commitments in the country’s history. Expansion in Wallonia The investment will primarily support the growth of Google’s data centre campus in Saint-Ghislain, with […]
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Omaha/Houston, 9 October 2025 — American multinational conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway has agreed to acquire Occidental Petroleum’s chemical subsidiary, OxyChem, in an all-cash transaction valued at $9.7 billion, marking one of the largest industrial acquisitions of the year. Strategic Rationale OxyChem, a leading producer of basic chemicals used in water treatment, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, plastics, and construction, […]
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New York, October 2025 — Brookfield Asset Management has closed its second flagship energy transition vehicle, raising $20 billion in what is now the largest private fund ever dedicated to clean energy investment. The fund, known as the Brookfield Global Transition Fund II (BGTF II), surpassed its predecessor’s $15 billion close and reflects surging investor […]
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Alexandria, Virginia, 8 October 2025 — Former FBI Director James Comey has pleaded not guilty to federal charges accusing him of making false statements and obstructing a congressional investigation, in a case that has drawn intense political scrutiny. The Charges A federal grand jury indicted Comey last month on two counts: The indictment was filed […]
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Ministers Helen McEntee TD and Michael Moynihan TD have announced a record €13.1 billion investment in education and youth services under Budget 2026, representing a 7% increase on last year. The package prioritises tackling educational disadvantage, expanding special education, and strengthening school supports. Tackling Disadvantage and Inclusion A new DEIS Plus scheme, backed by €48 […]
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From ridicule to recognition, and scientific validation London, October 2025 — Britain’s King Charles III, long regarded as an early and sometimes unconventional voice on environmental issues, is the subject of a forthcoming documentary that traces how his once-mocked views on nature have become widely accepted and scientifically validated. From “Dotty” to Visionary The King […]
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