These new drugs are cheap, dangerous, and just a click away

Imagine a world where you can buy recreational drugs online and receive them in the post. Well, this world already exists, and not just with one or two substances, but hundreds. These drugs are known as new psychoactive substances (NPS), and their popularity shows no signs of slowing down. They are created with one very […]

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UN chief condemns Gaza killings, urges full respect for ceasefire

“The Secretary-General strongly condemns the killings due to Israeli airstrikes of civilians in Gaza yesterday, including many children,” UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric told correspondents in New York. “He condemns all actions that undermine the ceasefire and endanger civilian lives.” Reassurances given Mr. Dujarric said António Guterres noted “the importance of the parties’ renewed assurances to […]

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Sudan: Joint statement by High Representative Kallas and Commissioner Lahbib on the seizure of El Fasher

The seizure of El Fasher, Darfur’s capital, by the Rapid Support Forces marks a dangerous turning point in the war and threatens to further worsen the already dire humanitarian situation. Civilians being targeted based on their ethnicity underscore the brutality of the Rapid Support Forces. The EU calls on all parties to immediately de-escalate in […]

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Reported massacre at hospital in Sudan’s El Fasher leaves 460 dead

The World Health Organization says it’s appalled and deeply shocked by reports that 460 patients and their companions have been killed at Saudi Maternity Hospital in the city. Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that prior to this latest attack, WHO has verified 285 attacks on healthcare in Sudan with at least 1,204 deaths and over […]

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Africa Continental Brief: Business, Climate, Geopolitics, Human Rights & Tech – October 29, 2025

Business & Macro📈 Airtel Africa reported a near five-fold increase in profit after tax, reaching $376 million for the six months ending September 2025. The telecoms firm attributed a $90 million gain to the appreciation of the Nigerian naira, highlighting the currency’s impact on regional performance. Climate & Energy🌬️ Infinity Power completed a $153 million […]

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Mexican Journalist Miguel Ángel Beltrán Murdered; Cartel-Linked Message Found at Scene

Mexican journalist Miguel Ángel Beltrán, known for his coverage of organized crime and drug cartels, was found murdered on Saturday, October 25, 2025, along a highway connecting Durango to Mazatlán in the cartel-dominated state of Sinaloa. His body, wrapped in a blanket, was discovered with a handwritten note that read: “For spreading false accusations against […]

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Tunisian Court Suspends Leading Human Rights Groups Amid Intensifying Crackdown on Civil Society

A Tunisian court has ordered the suspension of several prominent human rights organizations, escalating concerns over the erosion of civil liberties under President Kais Saied’s administration. The move, confirmed on 28 October 2025, is widely viewed as part of a broader crackdown on dissent and independent civic activity in the country. Among the groups affected […]

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Minister O’Brien Unveils €27 Million Investment to Empower Community Climate Action Across Ireland

Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O’Brien TD has announced a new €27 million funding package under the Climate Action Fund (CAF) to support local authorities in building low-carbon communities nationwide. The funding, launched on 29 October 2025, marks the beginning of Phase 2 of Strand 1 of the Community Climate Action Programme […]

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US Government Shutdown Enters Day 29 with $5.6 Billion in Losses After Senate Gridlock

The U.S. Senate on Tuesday failed for the 13th time to advance a government funding bill aimed at reopening federal agencies, prolonging a shutdown that has now entered its 29th day. The vote, which ended 54–45, fell short of the 60-vote threshold required to move the legislation forward, leaving critical services stalled and millions of […]

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UN Demands Immediate Ceasefire as El Fasher Falls to RSF Amid Rising Civilian Toll

The United Nations has issued an urgent call for a ceasefire in El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, following reports that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have seized control of the city, triggering a surge in civilian casualties and displacement. In a statement released on Sunday, October 27, UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher […]

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