Author: Solomon Alaka

New climate pledges do little to correct global warming projection, UN warns

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The warning comes in the latest Emissions Gap Report by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), issued on Tuesday ahead of the COP30 climate conference which opens in Belém, Brazil, next week. Nearly a decade has passed since world leaders adopted the Paris Agreement, which aims to hold the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels and preferably to a 1.5°C threshold. Climate action plans Countries outline their efforts to reduce greenhouse […]

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Romania Acquires 18 F‑16 Fighter Jets for Just One Euro [€1] in Landmark NATO Deal

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Summary: In a move that has stunned the defense world, Romania has formally taken ownership of 18 F‑16 fighter jets from the Netherlands for the symbolic price of just one euro. While the headline figure suggests a giveaway, the agreement is part of a broader NATO strategy to strengthen Eastern Europe’s air defenses and expand […]

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Famine declared in two Sudanese cities cut off by war, fragile gains elsewhere

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Although food security has begun to improve in areas where fighting has subsided, famine has taken hold in conflict-hit locations that have been cut off from aid or under siege, according to the latest UN-backed IPC food security analysis.  Famine conditions have been confirmed in Darfur’s El Fasher and Kadugli, where “people have endured months without reliable access to food […]

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Abigail Spanberger Elected Virginia’s First Female Governor

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Summary: Democrat Abigail Spanberger has won the 2025 Virginia governor’s race, defeating Republican Winsome Earle-Sears in a closely watched contest. Spanberger becomes the first woman elected governor of Virginia, succeeding term-limited Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin. Election Outcome Former U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger secured victory over Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears, according to projections from major U.S. […]

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UPS Cargo Plane Crashes in Kentucky, Leaving at Least Three Dead and 11 Injured

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Summary: A UPS cargo aircraft crashed near Louisville’s Muhammad Ali International Airport on Tuesday evening, killing at least three people and injuring 11 others, according to state officials. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has warned that the casualty toll is likely to rise as emergency crews continue recovery operations. The Incident The aircraft, identified as UPS […]

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Around 224 million women still don’t access family planning

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The increased use reflects a major health success that has allowed millions of young people to avoid unintended pregnancy and exercise choice over their futures, but UNFPA said that “for far too many, the basic human right to choose whether to have children continues to be undermined.” ‘Contraceptives save lives’ The unavailability of contraception leads […]

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Commission reports on the progress of aspiring EU members

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  The Commission has adopted the 2025 enlargement reports, which offer a detailed assessment of the state of play and the progress made by those that applied for EU membership. The reports also provide guidance on key reforms for each enlargement partner to meet on the path towards the EU. The reports cover Montenegro Albania Ukraine the Republic […]

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Ireland to Introduce Stronger Tenant Protections with Six-Year Minimum Tenancies from 2026

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Dublin, 4 November 2025 — The Irish government has announced sweeping reforms to the rental market aimed at strengthening tenant protections. From 1 March 2026, all new rental agreements will include Tenancies of Minimum Duration (TMDs), designed to provide greater security of tenure and limit landlords’ ability to terminate leases without cause. Key Features of […]

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Brazil’s Deadliest Police Raid Triggers Global Outcry and Demands for Accountability

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — A police operation in Rio de Janeiro has left at least 120 people dead, the highest death toll ever recorded in a single raid in Brazil. The unprecedented scale of violence has prompted United Nations human rights experts and civil society groups to call for an independent investigation into what […]

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UN agencies on hand as deadly new quake hits northern Afghanistan

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Head of the World Health Organization (WHO) Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced that first responders from the UN agency were already “on the ground” to support care for the injured. The UN World Food Programme (WFP) also highlighted its support for affected communities and the emergency response as needs appraisals began. Reports indicate that the earthquake […]

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