A protest march led by social organizations in Quito, Ecuador, ended in clashes with police this week as public frustration mounted over President Daniel Noboa’s proposed national referendum. Demonstrators voiced concerns over rising unemployment, inadequate educational support, and poor infrastructure, accusing the government of prioritizing non-essential spending. The march, which drew hundreds to the capital’s […]
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Excerpts from article By Hannah Ritchie | Edited for clarity and brevity Suicide remains a leading global health concern, with over 700,000 deaths each year. In low- and middle-income countries, pesticide self-poisoning is a common method — accounting for an estimated 14% to 20% of all suicide deaths, or roughly 100,000 to 150,000 lives annually. […]
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Hyundai has announced a delay of up to three months in the construction of its electric vehicle battery plant in Georgia, attributing the setback to the recent detention and deportation of hundreds of workers during a federal immigration raid. The raid, which targeted subcontracted labor at the facility, led to significant disruptions in the workforce, […]
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The Irish Defence Forces have sent military personnel to the United States as part of a strategic initiative to strengthen Ireland’s national intelligence capabilities. The deployment, confirmed by government sources, involves specialized training programs aimed at enhancing skills in surveillance, cyber operations, and threat analysis. The move reflects Ireland’s growing focus on modernizing its security […]
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Nine international human rights organizations, including Human Rights Watch (HRW), have called on the European Union and its member states to take decisive action against what they describe as escalating repression of civil society in Georgia. In a joint statement issued Wednesday, the groups urged the EU to publicly condemn the Georgian government’s targeting of […]
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The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called on Tanzanian authorities to lift the 90-day suspension of JamiiForums, a prominent social media and news platform, ahead of the country’s general elections scheduled for October 29, 2025. The Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) blocked access to the site on September 6, citing violations of the Electronic […]
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The Duchess of Edinburgh has concluded her four-day official visit to Canada, which ran from Thursday, September 4 to Monday, September 8, 2025. Undertaken on behalf of King Charles III, the tour included engagements in Alberta and marked a significant moment in her royal duties. During the visit, Duchess Sophie was formally honoured with the […]
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Nobel Laureate and renowned playwright Wole Soyinka has disclosed that he was the target of an attempted abduction and robbery while visiting Bucharest, Romania. The incident occurred during a private leg of his European tour, according to statements released by his representatives. Soyinka, 91, was reportedly approached by unidentified individuals posing as transport personnel before […]
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Authorities in Colorado have identified the suspect in this week’s high school shooting as a 16-year-old student, stating that preliminary investigations suggest he was “radicalized by some extremist network.” The statement was issued by the local sheriff’s department following the tragic incident that left multiple students injured and prompted a lockdown across the campus. Law […]
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Alibaba Group is pursuing $3.2 billion in new funding to accelerate growth across its cloud computing and e-commerce divisions. The move reflects the Chinese tech giant’s renewed focus on core business areas amid intensifying global competition and shifting market dynamics. According to company sources, the capital will support infrastructure upgrades, AI-driven cloud services, and expansion […]
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