Nearly 3,900 Flights Delayed Across Europe’s Busiest Airports, Data Shows

October 6, 2025October 6, 2025Posted by adminLeave a Comment

Brussels, 6 October 2025 — Europe’s major international airports recorded a combined 3,888 delayed flights over the weekend, according to newly compiled aviation data. While cancellations remained minimal, the figures underscore the persistent challenge of congestion and scheduling pressures across the continent’s busiest hubs. Leading Airports by Disruption Southern Europe and Beyond Broader Context In […]

African Continental Brief: Business, Politics, Security and Human Rights – 6 October 2025

October 6, 2025October 6, 2025Posted by adminLeave a Comment

A curated overview of the latest developments shaping Africa’s economic, political, technological, and security landscapes. 📈 Business & Macro 🌍 Climate & Energy ⚖️ Human Rights 🏛️ Geopolitics & Policy 💻 Tech & Deals 🔐 Security ✍️ Summary Africa’s week is marked by bold economic reforms, climate leadership, and technological investment, but also by political […]

Minister Donohoe Appoints Ronan O’Neill to Board of Home Building Finance Ireland

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Dublin, 6 October 2025 — Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe T.D. has announced the appointment of Ronan O’Neill as a new non-executive director to the Board of Home Building Finance Ireland (HBFI). Appointment Process The nomination followed a competitive selection process conducted by the Public Appointments Service, in line with the Government’s Guidelines for Appointments […]

Ministers Launch Bioeconomy Ireland Week 2025 to Champion Sustainable Innovation

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Dublin, 6 October 2025 — Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O’Brien and Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon have officially launched Bioeconomy Ireland Week 2025, which will run from 13–19 October. Now in its eighth year, the initiative will showcase more than 30 events nationwide and online, highlighting Ireland’s […]

US Federal Court Blocks ICE From Detaining Unaccompanied Minors Turning 18

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Washington, 6 October 2025 — A federal judge has temporarily barred U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from automatically transferring unaccompanied migrant children into adult detention facilities once they turn 18, ruling that the practice violates existing legal protections. Court Ruling The decision, issued by Judge Rudolph Contreras of the U.S. District Court for the […]

Typhoon Matmo Forces Mass Evacuations in Southern China

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Beijing, 6 October 2025 — Authorities in China have evacuated more than 347,000 people from coastal provinces as Typhoon Matmo strengthened before making landfall on Sunday, bringing destructive winds, heavy rainfall, and widespread disruption. Evacuations and Precautions The National Meteorological Center reported maximum sustained winds of 151 km/h (94 mph) as the storm approached the […]

Human rights groups urged to ‘unite more than ever’ in efforts to end racism

October 6, 2025October 5, 2025Posted by adminLeave a Comment

Martin Kimani, chairperson of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent, presented its annual report to the Human Rights Council in Geneva during an interactive dialogue with country representatives. “Every year, events captured in news headlines and in the lived experiences of people of African descent tragically confirm that even at this stage of […]

Calls grow louder for more age-inclusive societies

October 6, 2025October 6, 2025Posted by adminLeave a Comment

“Every older person has the right to age with dignity security and access to opportunities that enrich their lives,” said one of the key organisers of the International Day of Older Persons, Arjanita Elezaj. “These are not privileges, they are human rights,” she told a meeting at UN Headquarters to commemorate the day, where key […]

Nicholas Roske Sentenced to Over Eight Years in Prison for Attempted Murder of Supreme Court Justice in Maryland | Office of Public Affairs

October 6, 2025October 5, 2025Posted by adminLeave a Comment

Nicholas John Roske, 29, of Simi Valley, California, was sentenced today to 97 months in federal prison to be followed by a lifetime of supervised release for attempting to kill a United States Supreme Court Justice. The Department of Justice advocated for a sentence of at least 30 years to life. “The attempted assassination of […]

France’s Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu Resigns After Just Two Weeks in Office

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Paris, 6 October 2025 — In a stunning political development, Sébastien Lecornu resigned as Prime Minister of France on Monday, just one day after announcing his cabinet and only two weeks into his tenure. Sudden Departure Lecornu’s resignation was confirmed by the Élysée Palace, citing “personal and political reasons” amid growing speculation over internal disagreements […]

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