Independent politician takes office at Dublin Castle, pledging unity, peace, and climate action. In summary: Catherine Connolly has been inaugurated as Ireland’s 10th President, taking office in a ceremony rich with symbolism and tradition. Her speech set out priorities of peace, neutrality, climate action, and inclusivity, marking the start of a new chapter in Ireland’s […]
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Between Friday and early morning Monday, at least 15 civilians were killed and over 70 were injured, according to OCHA. On Saturday night, missile and drone attacks affected 10 regions: Chernihiv, Dnipro, Donetsk, Kharkiv, Kherson, Kirovohrad, Mykolaiv, Odesa, Poltava and Sumy. Matthias Schmale, the humanitarian coordinator for the country, condemned the attacks, saying “civilians and civilian objects are fully protected under international humanitarian […]
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Since the Rapid Support Forces militia – which has been battling the military government – captured El Fasher after more than 500 days of siege in late October, nearly 89,000 people have fled from Tawila, Melit, Saraf Omra, and other localities. Some families have sought refuge in Tina, near the Sudan-Chad border, where already overwhelmed […]
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🚨 Scale of Detention Crisis According to human rights organisation Reprieve, an estimated 56,000 individuals are currently detained without charge or trial in North East Syria, including 29,000 children. This represents the highest concentration of children arbitrarily detained anywhere in the world, raising urgent concerns about international law and humanitarian obligations. ⚖️ Arbitrary Detention and […]
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The U.S. coffee giant restructures its China operations amid intensifying competition and shifting consumer trends. ☕ Strategic Partnership in China Starbucks has agreed to cede control of its China retail arm to Hong Kong‑based investment firm Boyu Capital in a deal valued at approximately $4 billion Yahoo Finance Yahoo News Canada. Under the agreement, Boyu […]
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As climate impacts intensify, the people most at risk remain the least financed. While adaptation — the act of strengthening communities to withstand climate shocks — is by necessity local, global capital flows haven’t followed suit, with less than 1% of global climate finance going toward community adaptation. The result is that those on the […]
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Sikaiana, less than two square kilometres, is encircled by the sea and is home to just 300 people. It is also more than 200 kilometres from the main island of the Solomon archipelago. Most homes lie steps from the shore, where high tides flood the tree line and seep into wells, making freshwater scarce. Still, life continues with a sense of […]
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TACTICS initiative strengthens emergency preparedness and firefighter safety across Ireland and Northern Ireland. 🔥 A Major Investment in Safety The National Directorate of Fire and Emergency Management (NDFEM), in partnership with the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS), South West College (SWC), and the Mayo Sligo Leitrim Education & Training Board (MSLETB), has secured […]
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From handshake deals to written contracts, the absence of precision can turn promises into disputes. 📜 The Essence of an Agreement At its core, an agreement—whether verbal or written—requires mutual understanding and consent. For a contract to be binding, the terms must be clear, specific, and free of ambiguity. Courts across jurisdictions consistently stress that […]
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Whether it’s visiting family over the holidays, spending a weekend away with friends, or attending a work conference abroad, travelling across Europe should be easy, fast, and sustainable. That’s why the Commission has adopted a set of new proposals to accelerate the roll-out of Europe’s high-speed rail network and boost investment in renewable and […]
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