Minister McEntee Unveils €90m Climate Action Summer Works Scheme for Schools

Dublin, 18 November 2025 — Minister for Education and Youth Helen McEntee has announced a €90 million investment under the 2026 Climate Action Summer Works Scheme, approving 297 projects nationwide to modernise school facilities and advance sustainability goals. Major Boost for Science Laboratories A central feature of the scheme is the refurbishment of science laboratories […]

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African Continental Brief: Business, Tech, Geopolitics, Security and Human Rights — November 18, 2025 Edition

A multi-sector round-up of key developments across Africa Business & Economy Technology & Infrastructure Geopolitics Security & Conflict Human Rights & Governance Public Health & Emergencies Continental Outlook Africa’s trajectory remains shaped by conflict, climate stress, and digital transformation: Resilient governance, inclusive growth, and sustained international support will be critical to stabilizing the continent.

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Irish Government Commits Over €50 Million to New Shared Island Programmes

Dublin, 18 November 2025 — Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris have unveiled a major €50 million investment in ten new Shared Island initiatives, designed to strengthen cross-border cooperation, cultural ties, and community resilience across Ireland between 2026 and 2030. Key Allocations Taoiseach’s Vision Announcing the funding, Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the programmes represent […]

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Stakes rise for South Sudan: What’s happening, and why it matters

A “breaking point is becoming visible” in the peace process, they cautioned, as core commitments under a landmark 2018 peace agreement stall or go into reverse.   Background to conflict   The 2018 Revitalised Peace Agreement was the key safeguard against renewed civil war, but elements of its power-sharing and security provisions are fraying.   […]

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Restoring dignity to Gaza: the cleanup begins

Dozens of participants — including UN officials, volunteers, and residents who recently returned from the south of the Strip — took part in the activities in the city centre. One participant, a woman in a wheelchair, held up a sign reading “We Will Rebuild Gaza” to express her support for the campaign. Amjad Al-Shawa, Director […]

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UN opposes death penalty but pushes for justice in Bangladesh

In its response to the verdict, the UN human rights office (OHCHR) reiterated its opposition to the death penalty in all circumstances. Last July, student protests which began over a quota system for public service jobs in Bangladesh quickly escalated into widespread demonstrations, which were violently repressed by national security forces. Following the former prime minister’s […]

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Federal Judge Upholds New York Law Shielding Courthouses from ICE Arrests

A U.S. judge has upheld New York’s Protect Our Courts Act, barring immigration agents from making arrests in or around state courthouses. The ruling reinforces the state’s authority to shield court proceedings from federal immigration enforcement, a practice critics say undermines access to justice. The Ruling On November 17, 2025, U.S. District Judge Mae D’Agostino […]

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Ukraine faces ‘unprecedented housing crisis’

More than 236,000 buildings have been destroyed or damaged during the war and over 2.5 million housing units – around 10 per cent of the housing stock – have been damaged in some way or are inaccessible due to the ongoing conflict.  The shortage of municipal housing combined with an under-regulated rental market and the […]

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Fannie Mae Investigators Found No Evidence of Mortgage Fraud Against Letitia James, Filing Reveals

Senior fraud investigators at Fannie Mae concluded there was no clear evidence that New York Attorney General Letitia James committed mortgage fraud, according to newly disclosed internal communications. The revelation, made public in a legal filing this week, adds weight to James’ defense team’s argument that the case against her is flawed and politically motivated. […]

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Operation Endgame: FBI and Global Partners Dismantle Major Cybercriminal Infrastructure with 1,025 Servers Disabled

November 2025 — The FBI, working alongside international law enforcement agencies, has successfully dismantled a network of cybercriminal tools including an infostealer, remote access trojan, and botnet as part of Operation Endgame. This marks the third large‑scale action under the initiative, which was launched to disrupt criminal infrastructure fueling ransomware attacks worldwide. Scope of the […]

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