The European Commission has put forward a draft EU annual budget for 2026. It builds on the mid-term revision of the EU’s long-term budget (2021-27) that addressed a series of recent, unpredicted developments, including a global pandemic, an energy crisis and growing geopolitical tensions around the world. In line with this, the 2026 annual […]
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LAS VEGAS – A federal jury in Las Vegas has convicted Latonia Dyshawna Smith, 31, of three counts of cyberstalking for making violent threats against two federal judges and a probation officer involved in her earlier criminal case. The trial was prosecuted by a team from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of […]
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Amazon founder and billionaire entrepreneur Jeff Bezos has officially married Lauren Sánchez, his long-time partner, in a private ceremony attended by close friends and family. The couple, who have been together since 2019 and announced their engagement in 2023, exchanged vows in what sources described as an elegant but understated celebration. The exact location and […]
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Washington, D.C. – 27 June 2025 — The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a Texas law that mandates age verification for users attempting to access online pornographic content, marking a significant decision in the intersection of free speech and online safety regulations. In a 6–3 decision in Free Speech Coalition, Inc. v. Paxton, the Court […]
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For decades, helping the least developed countries to develop has been seen as beneficial for the international community as a whole, as well as a duty of the countries with more resources. However, this philosophy is being challenged by some wealthy nations, which have decided to reduce or even end funding for projects and initiatives […]
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Ljubljana, 27 June 2025 – Slovenia has successfully raised €1 billion through its first-ever sustainability-linked bond, reinforcing its commitment to climate action and sustainable finance. The 10-year bond, which matures on 2 July 2035, carries a coupon rate of 3.125% and directly ties financial terms to the country’s greenhouse gas emissions targets. Issued under Slovenia’s […]
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“Definitely, people get shot,” said Gaza-based medic Dr. Luca Pigozzi, WHO Emergency Medical Team Coordinator. “They are victim of blast injuries as well and bodily injuries.” The WHO official’s comments follow reports of another mass casualty incident on Thursday, this time involving a strike on a market in the central city of Deir al Balah. More […]
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ST. PAUL, Minn. – 27 June 2025 — A solemn ceremony unfolded at the Minnesota State Capitol as thousands of mourners, including former President Joe Biden, passed through the Rotunda to pay final respects to former House Speaker Melissa Hortman, her husband Mark, and their golden retriever Gilbert, all victims of a politically motivated shooting […]
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Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD, has invited Expressions of Interest (EOI) from qualified individuals to fill up to three vacancies on the Board of Directors of Skillnet Ireland. Appointments will be for a three-year term, with the aim of strengthening governance and shaping the strategic direction of […]
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Minister for Education and Youth, Helen McEntee TD, today announced the extension of two key initiatives aimed at supporting schools in securing additional teaching and substitute cover for the upcoming academic year. The measures—part of the Department of Education and Youth’s ongoing teacher supply strategy—include: “These measures are practical steps to support schools experiencing staffing […]
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