Public pensions alone may not always be sufficient to maintain adequate living standards. To help people secure a more reasonable income in retirement, the European Commission has put forward a set of measures to improve access to stronger and more effective supplementary pensions. These would complement rather than replace public pensions in EU countries. […]
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“First, we need to end the war. Then, we have to restart the factories,” says Basher Abdullah, advisor to Sudan’s Minister of Industry and Trade. Like many of the world’s poorest countries, Sudan’s attempts to develop its economy are severely hampered by conflict. Yet, even amidst the brutal civil war, the UN Industrial Organization […]
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Regional carrier Blue Islands has announced it has ceased trading, cancelling all scheduled flights and suspending operations with immediate effect. The move makes the airline the latest British operator to collapse amid mounting pressures in the aviation sector. Sudden Suspension of Services Passengers were left stranded after the airline confirmed that all flights had been […]
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The owner of the Daily Mail, Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT), has struck a landmark deal worth $650 million (£500 million) to acquire The Telegraph, one of Britain’s most influential newspapers. The agreement, announced on November 22, 2025, positions DMGT as a dominant force in the UK’s right‑leaning media landscape Geo TV New Straits […]
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Legendary Irish fashion designer Paul Costelloe has died at the age of 80 in London, surrounded by his family after a short illness. His passing marks the end of a remarkable career that spanned more than four decades and made him one of the most celebrated names in both Irish and British fashion BreakingNews.ie EVOKE […]
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Minister for Education and Youth Hildegarde Naughton has announced a major funding allocation of €338,681 under the Youth Capital Funding Scheme 2025, supporting 26 national youth organisations across Ireland. The announcement coincided with Youth Night / Oíche na hÓige 2025, a nationwide celebration of youth work. Supporting Inclusive Youth Spaces The scheme provides grants for […]
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“Yesterday morning, a baby girl was reportedly killed in Khan Younis by an airstrike, while the day before, seven children were killed in Gaza City and the south,” said Ricardo Pires, spokesperson for the UN Children’s Fund, UNICEF. What to know UNICEF says 67 children have been killed during the ceasefire. 280 Palestinian deaths and […]
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Adobe has announced the $1.9 billion acquisition of Semrush, a leading SEO and digital marketing platform, in a move designed to expand its footprint in AI-powered search and marketing technologies. The deal, revealed on November 18, 2025, values Semrush at $12 per share — nearly double its trading price before the news — and is […]
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Databricks, the data and AI tools provider, is in advanced talks to raise fresh capital at a valuation exceeding $130 billion, according to industry sources. The figure represents a 30% jump from its $100 billion valuation just two months ago, underscoring investor confidence in the company’s rapid expansion and AI-focused strategy. Financial Performance Founded in […]
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Building on its plans to protect peace and ramp up our continent’s defence readiness, the European Commission has unveiled a set of measures that should significantly enhance military mobility across Europe. The measures will create an EU-wide military mobility area where troops, equipment and military assets can move around quickly and smoothly. Simultaneously, […]
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