The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled Thursday that Cypriot authorities violated the rights of a British woman by failing to conduct an adequate investigation into her rape allegations. The court found that the investigation was marred by biases against women and a failure to act on crucial evidence. In the case, the woman, […]
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Laila Soueif, a 68-year-old mother on a 150-day hunger strike, has stated she is willing to end her protest if there is tangible progress from UK ministers in efforts to secure the release of her son, Alaa Abd el-Fattah. The British-Egyptian writer has been imprisoned in Cairo under the regime of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah […]
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In a significant step towards preserving Africa’s agricultural diversity, over 100,000 seeds from the continent have been deposited in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault in Norway. This facility, often called the “Doomsday Vault,” is a critical safeguard for crop varieties that could be essential in the aftermath of global disasters. The latest collection includes seeds […]
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A ship as large as a football field, the Léon Thévenin, plays a critical role in maintaining Africa’s internet connectivity. With a crew of over 50 engineers and technicians, this vessel roams the waters off Africa’s coast, repairing undersea internet cables that are vital for the continent’s online infrastructure. For the past 13 years, the […]
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In an effort to combat cybercriminals abusing generative AI services, Microsoft has filed a lawsuit targeting a network of hackers identified as Storm-2139. The lawsuit, filed in December 2024, names four individuals from Iran, the UK, China, and Vietnam, who are allegedly involved in creating and distributing tools that bypass security measures in AI services […]
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The European Central Bank (ECB) experienced a seven-hour outage in its Target 2 (T2) payment system, which processes more than €3 trillion ($3.12 trillion) worth of daily transactions. The breakdown, which started on Thursday, severely disrupted banking operations, delaying critical payments across the Eurozone. While the ECB confirmed the issue was fixed late on Thursday, […]
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Parents are protesting outside the Department of Education, demanding action after their children with special needs were denied school placements for another consecutive year. At least 118 students with additional needs, including those with autism or other disabilities, have reportedly not received any offer for a school place, whether in mainstream schools, special schools, or […]
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The UK government is rolling out an initiative aimed at ensuring that no child starts their school day hungry, with the introduction of free breakfast clubs. These 30-minute sessions, designed to take place before the school day begins, provide students with a healthy breakfast, giving them the energy they need to learn and engage with […]
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European Council President Antonio Costa has emphasized that Ukraine’s eventual membership in the European Union would serve as a crucial security guarantee for the country’s future. Costa’s remarks came during a joint press conference in Kyiv, where EU leaders and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gathered in solidarity with Ukraine as it marked the third […]
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CHISINAU/VIENNA, 27 February 2025 — The OSCE Secretary General, Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu, concluded his visit to the Republic of Moldova today. During his trip he met with President Maia Sandu and with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova, Mihai Popșoi. The discussions focused on the Organization’s role in […]
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