New plan aims to cut electricity costs for over 7,000 firms and stimulate long-term economic growth The UK government will unveil a sweeping new industrial strategy on Monday aimed at reducing electricity bills for thousands of businesses, responding to growing concerns from industry leaders over high energy costs that have hampered competitiveness and stifled economic […]
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These are part of 17 goals agreed by nearly every country, called the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The plan is to hit these targets by 2030. But we’re falling behind. One big reason? There just isn’t enough consistent funding to make real progress. That’s why world leaders, economists, and other decision-makers are meeting at the […]
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On World Refugee Day, we commemorate the strength and resilience of refugees, who have left their homes not by choice, but due to conflict, violence, persecution or human rights violations. This year’s World Refugee Day comes at a time when a record of more than 122 million people have been forcibly displaced worldwide. The EU […]
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June 21, marks the 42nd birthday of Prince William, the Prince of Wales, a royal whose life has been defined by public service, environmental advocacy, and a steadfast commitment to duty. Born in 1982 to King Charles III and the late Princess Diana, Prince William has grown up in the public eye. From his early […]
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Fred Smith, the founder of FedEx and a pioneer of modern logistics, has died at the age of 80, the company confirmed on June 21. Smith transformed the global shipping industry with his revolutionary idea of overnight express delivery, turning a college term paper into FedEx — now a multibillion-dollar logistics powerhouse operating in over […]
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The UK government is preparing to unveil a landmark 10-year industrial strategy next week, designed to accelerate economic growth, support innovation, and create high-quality jobs across the country. The multibillion-pound plan will focus on strengthening priority sectors such as clean energy, advanced manufacturing, life sciences, and digital technology. It aims to position the UK as […]
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This powerful message of International Yoga Day, observed annually on 21 June, reverberated through UN Headquarters in New York on Friday as hundreds gathered to embrace the ancient, holistic practice. A familiar tradition now each year, the North Lawn once again transformed into an open-air yoga studio overlooking the East River. Following a stretch of […]
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June 22, 2025 — President Donald Trump announced Saturday evening that the United States had conducted targeted airstrikes on three key Iranian nuclear sites: Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote: “We have completed our very successful attack on the three Nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. […]
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With more than 5.5 billion people connected online – nearly all of them active on social media – digital platforms have become central to how people interact, UN Women highlights. However, they are also being weaponised to spread misogyny and hate. Once confined to fringe internet forums, the manosphere now reaches into schoolyards, workplaces, and […]
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June 2025 – Tacloban City, Philippines — Press freedom groups have condemned Philippine authorities for obstructing a delegation’s attempt to visit journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio, who has been detained for over five years on charges widely viewed as politically motivated. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) denounced the denial of access, calling it a serious […]
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