Ireland has pledged €15 million ($16.3 million) to Brazil’s Amazon Fund, a key initiative aimed at halting deforestation in the Amazon rainforest. The donation, which will be spread over three years, strengthens global efforts to preserve the world’s largest tropical rainforest and supports sustainable development practices. With this contribution, Ireland becomes the eighth nation to […]
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Intel’s decision to appoint Lip-Bu Tan as its new CEO has garnered praise from industry experts, with analyst Jack Gold offering a resounding endorsement. Gold, president and principal analyst at J Gold Associates, commended the appointment, noting Tan’s deep expertise in the semiconductor sector and his strong potential to drive Intel’s growth in both chip […]
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“Measles is back, and it’s a wake-up call,” warned Dr. Hans Kluge, the World Health Organization (WHO) regional director for the European region. A total of 127,350 cases were reported in the region in 2024, double the number of cases reported for 2023 and the highest number since 1997, according to analysis by WHO and the […]
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“This is not just a crisis, it is a poly-crisis affecting every sector, from health and nutrition to water, education and protection,” Catherine Russell, UNICEF Executive Director, told ambassadors in the Security Council. Since war erupted between the former allies-turned-rivals, the Sudanese army (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their associated militias in April […]
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Residents of Naples were jolted awake early Thursday morning after a 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck the city, marking the strongest tremor in the region in 40 years. The earthquake, which hit around 1:25 a.m., caused minor damage and sent 11 people to the hospital. Some residents fled their homes, choosing to sleep outdoors or in […]
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In a major shake-up of the UK’s healthcare system, Prime Minister Keir Starmer today unveiled plans to abolish NHS England and return the National Health Service to direct government oversight. This announcement marks a significant shift in the structure and management of the NHS, with the goal of streamlining operations, reducing bureaucracy, and ensuring more […]
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A new report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), funded by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and the Health Foundation, paints a troubling picture of worsening mental health in England and Wales, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic. The report underscores significant increases in mental health issues, a sharp rise in Disability Benefit claims linked to […]
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that if Russia refuses the ceasefire proposals discussed during recent meetings between Ukrainian and U.S. delegations in Jeddah, the United States is prepared to implement strong measures. Zelensky expressed confidence that these actions would include further sanctions and increased support for Ukraine, though specific details remain unclear. During a […]
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The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe has called on Russian authorities to restore Ukrainian law in Crimea and take immediate action to address human rights violations in the region. In a set of decisions made following their March 2025 meetings, the Committee condemned Russia’s continued violations of international law, urging the release […]
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A group of probationary US government employees has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s administration, challenging the legality of mass firings that have targeted federal workers. The employees, from various departments including Veterans Affairs, Treasury, Commerce, Health and Human Services, and the General Services Administration, argue that their terminations violated due process rights and […]
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