December 2025 – Black Friday has once again underscored the strength of global e‑commerce, with online sales soaring to $11.8 billion in the United States and an estimated $79 billion worldwide, according to data from Adobe Analytics and industry trackers monitoring global retail performance. Analysts say the surge was driven by aggressive discounting, early holiday […]
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“When inclusion is real, everyone benefits,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in his message to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. He stressed that people with disabilities drive progress that benefits everyone, highlighting how their leadership has improved disaster preparedness, expanded inclusive education and employment, and ensured that humanitarian responses reach those most at risk. ‘Structural failures’ persist The head of the […]
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On the Bonthe Sherbro River estuary of Sierra Leone, the air is filled with the scent of saltwater, fish, and woodsmoke. For the people who live here, daily life revolves around the rhythms of the estuary, and many have built their livelihoods around the resources of the sea and land. However, intensive harvesting of mangrove […]
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Communities in Dilling and Kadugli in the south are trapped in “siege conditions,” according to children’s agency UNICEF. Additionally, there have been reports of sustained attacks in recent days in West Kordofan. Meanwhile, the situation in and around El Fasher – which UN relief chief Tom Fletcher called a “potential crime scene” following its capture by […]
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Dublin, December 3, 2025 – Senator Mary Fitzpatrick, Seanad Spokesperson on Dublin, Local Government & Heritage, has issued a strong appeal for increased government funding to support Ireland’s youth services, warning that current levels of support are precarious and unsustainable. Funding Crisis in Youth Work Fitzpatrick praised the dedication of youth workers but stressed that […]
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Israeli security forces raided the organisation’s offices in Ramallah and Hebron on 1 December, vandalising property and detaining staff. According to OHCHR, people present in the buildings were blindfolded, handcuffed and made to kneel or lie on the floor for several hours. Eight men were detained. The union (UAWC) is licensed under Palestinian law and has supported farmers and rural communities for decades – […]
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The Commission has proposed several new initiatives to strengthen the EU’s economic security and boost competitiveness. A strategic approach to strengthen Europe’s economic security The new approach outlines concrete steps to make the EU stronger and more resilient in the face of growing external economic threats, while remaining open and committed to international trade and […]
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A landmark research project examining the early career journeys of teachers in Ireland has been officially launched today (3 December 2025) by the Department of Education and Youth and the Teaching Council. Teachers’ Professional Journeys: The First Decade is the first study of its kind in the State, designed to follow teachers from their initial […]
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The United Kingdom today welcomed Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Ms. Elke Büdenbender to Windsor Castle, marking the first German state visit in 27 years. The King and Queen, joined by the Prince and Princess of Wales, received the German head of state with full ceremonial honors, underscoring the depth of Anglo-German ties Yahoo News […]
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Ireland–Ukraine Relations Strengthened as Economic Forum Caps Historic Visit Dublin, December 2, 2025 – Ireland and Ukraine have deepened their partnership as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska concluded their official visit with a series of high-level engagements, culminating in the launch of the Ireland–Ukraine Economic Forum at Iveagh House. Bilateral Talks with […]
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