Italian technology conglomerate Bending Spoons has continued its rapid expansion in the global software sector, agreeing to acquire Eventbrite in an all‑cash deal valued at roughly $500 million TechCrunch Billboard. The San Francisco‑based ticketing and event‑management platform, once valued at $1.76 billion at its 2018 IPO, will be taken private after the transaction closes, expected […]
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The United States is preparing to expand its travel ban to more than 30 countries, marking one of the most sweeping escalations of immigration and security restrictions under President Donald Trump. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed the move in a televised interview, saying the administration is evaluating “over 30” nations for inclusion on the […]
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The UN on Monday hailed the determination of Syrians working to rebuild their country but cautioned that sustained international engagement is essential to keep the transition from the chaos of a year ago on track – amid ongoing security and humanitarian challenges. “Syrians astonished the world by overcoming years of authoritarian rule – marking the […]
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Indonesia says it will require more than $3 billion in reconstruction and recovery funds after catastrophic floods and landslides devastated large parts of Sumatra, killing nearly 1,000 people and leaving hundreds still missing. Senior officials confirmed the scale of the damage during a cabinet meeting led by President Prabowo Subianto in Aceh province. According to […]
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A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck off Japan’s northern coast on Monday, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami alert for parts of Hokkaido and Aomori, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency NBC News Yahoo News UK. The quake, which hit at a depth of roughly 30–50 kilometres, triggered warnings of waves up to 3 metres (10 […]
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In a statement issued by his Spokesperson, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said that he was appalled to learn that multiple drone strikes on 4 December had hit a children’s nursery and a hospital in Kalogi, where the injured were being treated. Echoing those concerns, the head of UN World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said that Kalogi […]
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Paramount Skydance has launched a hostile $108.4 billion bid for Warner Bros Discovery (WBD), an aggressive counter‑move that disrupts Netflix’s recently announced $72 billion equity deal for key WBD assets. The surprise offer escalates what has already been one of the most consequential takeover battles in modern media, with the future of Hollywood’s most valuable […]
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Ireland has approved a record €159 million in funding under the latest round of the Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF), marking one of the State’s most significant investments in next‑generation research and commercial innovation. The announcement follows the approval of seven additional projects worth €39 million, bringing the total number of funded initiatives under Call […]
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A compact, multi‑sector snapshot of the continent’s latest economic, political, technological and human‑rights developments. BUSINESS & MACRO SPAR Group Restructures After Heavy Losses South Africa’s SPAR Group reported R132.4 billion in revenue for the year to September 2025, a 1.6% increase driven by stronger grocery and liquor sales London South East.However, profitability weakened: diluted headline […]
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Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, has confirmed that more than €55.15 million in payments is now being issued to 4,858 farmers under the 2025 Organic Farming Scheme (OFS). The rollout marks the latest phase of the State’s ongoing push to expand organic production and support farmers transitioning to more […]
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