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10 Arrested in Federal Indictment Charging Olympic Athlete-Turned-Cocaine Trafficker with Ordering Murder of Witness in January | Office of Public Affairs

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WASHINGTON – Ten defendants have been arrested – and 11 total are in custody – pursuant to a nine-count federal grand jury indictment unsealed today charging a former Olympic snowboarder now on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List, a Canadian criminal barrister, a reggaeton musician, a would-be gangland news website operator, and others in […]

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Minister Grealish Promotes Irish Agri-Food in Mexico Ahead of EU-Mexico Trade Deal

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Ireland’s Minister of State for Food Promotion, New Markets, Research and Development, Noel Grealish TD, is in Mexico this week to strengthen trade ties and promote Irish agri-food produce. The visit comes as the modernised EU-Mexico Free Trade Agreement nears completion, opening new opportunities for Irish exporters in one of Latin America’s fastest-growing markets. High-Level […]

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UN calls for legal safeguards for AI in healthcare

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The warning comes in a report by the UN World Health Organization’s (WHO) office in Europe, where AI is already helping doctors to spot diseases, reduce administrative tasks and communicate with patients. The technology is reshaping how care is delivered, data are interpreted, and resources are allocated. “But without clear strategies, data privacy, legal guardrails […]

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Irish Government Orders Statutory Public Inquiry Into Spina Bifida and Complex Scoliosis Services

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The Irish Government has formally agreed to establish a statutory public inquiry into spina bifida and complex scoliosis services, following years of mounting concern from families, advocacy groups, and medical professionals about the quality and accessibility of care. Initial Steps On Tuesday, 18 November 2025, the Department of Health confirmed that a facilitator will be […]

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EU co-hosts ministerial roundtable on Sahel and Lake Chad

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The EU is co-chairing today a ministerial roundtable on humanitarian crises in the Sahel and Lake Chad regions. The EU will reaffirm its commitment to combining emergency response with investments in resilience, sustainable development and social cohesion.  In 2025, the EU has mobilised over €541.6 million in humanitarian, development and peace assistance to respond to […]

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Deutsche Bank Commits €900 Billion to Sustainable and Transition Finance by 2030

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Deutsche Bank has unveiled its most ambitious sustainability target to date, setting a cumulative €900 billion goal for sustainable finance, ESG investments, and transition finance through the end of 2030. The announcement, made on November 17, 2025, underscores the bank’s intent to position itself as a leading financier in the global shift toward lower‑carbon economic […]

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Air Europa Signs Landmark MoU for Up to 40 Airbus A350-900s at Dubai Airshow

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Spanish carrier Air Europa has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for up to 40 A350-900 aircraft, marking a pivotal step in its long-haul fleet renewal strategy. The announcement was made on November 18, 2025, during the Dubai Airshow, one of the industry’s largest showcases AeroTime ADS Advance Airbus. Strategic Fleet Renewal The […]

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UNICEF condemns deadly Nigeria school attack, demands urgent protection for students

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“No child should be put at risk while pursuing an education,” UNICEF said, stressing that classrooms must remain places of safety, not fear. According to local reports, one of the abducted schoolgirls managed to escape and is now safe, while another student who was not taken also fled during the incident. Speaking at the daily […]

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Son of Detained Dual American-Saudi Citizen Criticizes Trump’s Handling of Case Amid Crown Prince’s Visit

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As Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrives in Washington for a state visit, the son of Saad Almadi, a dual American-Saudi citizen barred from leaving Saudi Arabia, has accused President Donald Trump of failing to prioritize his father’s release. Background on the Case Saad Almadi, a retired project manager with U.S. citizenship, was arrested in […]

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

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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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