🛫 269 Flights Cancelled, 1,200+ Delays Across Europe Today Amid Storms and Strikes

Europe Faces Flight Disruptions as Weather and Labor Unrest Hit Major Hubs ✈️ Summary As of October 24, 2025, European airports have reported 269 flight cancellations and over 1,200 delays, with disruptions concentrated in Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, and Madrid. The primary causes include Storm Benjamin, which has battered northern Europe, and ongoing strike actions affecting […]

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U.S. Flight Disruptions Today: Real-Time Data, Causes, and Traveler Guidance

✈️ Summary Flight operations across the United States are experiencing moderate disruption today, with 202 cancellations and 2,032 delays reported nationwide. While airlines such as JetBlue, Alaska, Southwest, Spirit, and American are among those affected, the scale of disruption is significantly lower than some online reports suggest. 📊 Verified Flight Data According to FlightAware, a […]

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Ireland Reaffirms Support for Ukraine at Coalition of the Willing Summit With PM Micheál Martin in Attendance

LONDON, Oct. 24, 2025 — Taoiseach Micheál Martin participated virtually in a high-level meeting of the Coalition of the Willing, a European-led alliance formed to coordinate long-term support for Ukraine amid Russia’s ongoing invasion. The summit, hosted by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and co-chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron, included in-person attendance by Ukrainian […]

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America’s $2 Billion Porch Piracy Crisis Leaves Homes Defenceless

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2025 — The rise of so‑called “porch piracy” — the theft of packages from doorsteps and entryways — has escalated into a nationwide crisis valued at over $2 billion annually, according to recent reports. The problem, once seen as a nuisance of the online shopping era, has now become a systemic threat […]

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Africa Continental Brief: Business, Tech, Geopolitics, Security and Human Rights – October 24, 2025

🏢 Business & Macro 🇨🇩 DR Congo: CMOC Invests $1.08 Billion in Copper ExpansionChina’s CMOC Group will invest $1.08 billion to expand its KFM copper mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo, adding 100,000 metric tons of annual output. The second phase begins in 2027, following full capacity achievement in 2023. The move reinforces China’s […]

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King Charles Hosts Zelensky Ahead of Coalition Summit on Ukraine

WINDSOR, Oct. 24, 2025 — In a symbolic show of solidarity, His Majesty King Charles III received President Volodymyr Zelensky at Windsor Castle on Friday morning, ahead of a pivotal meeting of the Coalition of the Willing—a European-led initiative designed to coordinate long-term support for Ukraine. Zelensky was greeted in the Quadrangle of Windsor Palace […]

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One wrong letter: UN moves to curb cybercrime with new convention

You place your order, make the payment, and only later notice a small detail: just one letter in the website address was different. That’s how easily you can fall into a cybercriminal trap. If you’re lucky, the amount lost is small, and your bank acts fast — refunding the money and reissuing your card. But […]

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EASA and ECHA strengthen cooperation with updated MoC agreement

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) signed an updated Memorandum of Cooperation, strengthening the agencies’ commitment to advancing sustainability, innovation, and safety in the aviation and chemical sectors.The aim is to ensure the protection of human health and the environment, while fostering a competitive and resilient European industry. EASA, […]

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Canadian Trade Talks Terminated as President Trump Objects to Ontario’s Anti-Tariff Campaign and Carney Condemn Stance

WASHINGTON/OTTAWA: U.S. President Donald Trump announced late Thursday that he is terminating all trade negotiations with Canada, citing a controversial advertisement aired by the Ontario government. The ad features archival audio of President Ronald Reagan criticizing protectionist trade policies, which Trump labeled “fraudulent” and “interference” in U.S. judicial matters. “Based on their egregious behavior, ALL […]

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Ghana Police Rescue 57 Nigerians in Crackdown on Human Trafficking and Cybercrime

ACCRA, Oct. 23, 2025 — In a major operation targeting transnational crime, the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has rescued 57 Nigerian nationals, aged between 18 and 26, from a human trafficking and cybercrime ring operating in the capital’s suburbs. The victims were lured into Ghana with promises of lucrative employment […]

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