The EASA Annual Safety Conference 2025 will take place on November 12–13, 2025 at the Copenhagen Marriott Hotel with the theme: “Aviate – Navigate – Communicate: Safety Today, Safety Cross-Domain, Safety Tomorrow.” With contributions from regulators, industry leaders, operator and innovators, the discussions will address the evolving dynamics of aviation and the shared responsibility to […]
Continue ReadingWhat would it look like to combine scientific research, public education, and ecosystem restoration all in one place? By Anna Funk, Holden Forests & Gardens Forest management plots with (right) and without (left) non-native shrub removal. (Credit: Jessica Miller Mecaskey/HF&G; Figure 4 from Stuble et al. 2025 Ecological Solutions and Evidence) Less than fifteen kilometres […]
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“The evidence is clear: when migrants have access to rights and opportunities, they contribute substantially to the societies that host them,” said Kristina Mejo, the head of the agency in Ecuador. Venezuelans currently number around 441,000 in Ecuador, with households paying nearly $47 million in taxes annually. Their contributions have been enabled by public policies […]
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18 September 2025 — Nvidia has announced a $5 billion investment in Intel, signaling strong confidence in the U.S. chipmaker’s long-term potential. The move follows a landmark federal initiative that saw the U.S. government take a major stake in Intel to revitalize domestic semiconductor production. Nvidia’s capital infusion is expected to significantly bolster Intel’s research […]
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September 18, 2025 Politics & Diplomacy UN Envoy Ends Sudan Visit, Pushes Inclusive Dialogue UN Special Envoy Ramtane Lamamra concluded his mission to Port Sudan this week, aiming to foster an inclusive peace process amidst the country’s deepening conflict. He engaged with Prime Minister Kamil Idris, Foreign Minister Ali Salem, civil society groups, and diplomats. […]
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18 September 2025 — Ireland has officially exceeded €1 billion in funding secured from Horizon Europe, the EU’s flagship research and innovation programme. Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science James Lawless confirmed the milestone, noting that Irish organisations have received €1.02 billion to date—2.09% of the €49 billion awarded so far—placing […]
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18 September 2025 — Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Simon Harris has confirmed the arrival of two Irish Defence Forces convoys in Poland, delivering 34 vehicles and three Reacher Robots for donation to Ukraine. The contribution forms part of Ireland’s support under the European Peace Facility. Led by the Defence Forces Transport Corps, Operation Carousel […]
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18 September 2025 — The United Kingdom has secured over $42 billion in artificial intelligence investments from major US technology firms, marking a transformative moment in transatlantic cooperation. The announcement coincided with US President Donald Trump’s state visit to the UK and the unveiling of a new “Tech Prosperity Deal” aimed at deepening collaboration in […]
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17 September 2025 — A report presented to the UN Human Rights Council by the Working Group on Enforced and Involuntary Disappearances has raised alarm over the increasing use of enforced disappearances against land and environmental defenders worldwide. The report identifies a disturbing pattern in regions with weak governance, where activists opposing powerful economic interests […]
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18 September 2025 — A new report from the World Trade Organization (WTO) projects that artificial intelligence could increase global trade by nearly 40% over the next 15 years, contingent on addressing key policy and infrastructure challenges. The study underscores AI’s capacity to streamline supply chains, enhance predictive analytics, and reduce transaction costs. However, the […]
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