Author: Solomon Alaka

Virgin Atlantic Pioneers AI Apprenticeship to Upskill Non-Tech Workforce

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Virgin Atlantic has become the first airline to launch a dedicated AI apprenticeship program, aiming to foster digital fluency and future-proof its workforce. In partnership with education technology company Cambridge Spark, the airline has introduced the AI Champion Apprenticeship, targeting non-technical employees across departments including engineering, operations, finance, and HR. The initiative is designed to […]

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Child Injures Passenger with Fork on Qatar Airways Flight, Raising Concerns Over In-Flight Supervision

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A Qatar Airways flight from Doha to New York descended into confusion mid-journey when a child, reportedly left unsupervised, stabbed a fellow passenger with a metal fork. The incident, which occurred during the 14-hour flight, was partially captured on video and has since gained significant attention online. According to witnesses, the young girl roamed the […]

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US Pushes for Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal as Renewed Conflict Intensifies

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President Donald Trump has expressed optimism that Russia and Ukraine could reach a peace agreement this week, suggesting that such a deal would pave the way for significant economic cooperation between the nations and the United States. However, recent developments cast doubt on the feasibility of this timeline. A 30-hour ceasefire declared by Russian President […]

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Innovative Stroke Rehabilitation: TRICEPS Trial Utilises Non-Invasive Nerve Stimulation

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Approximately one-third of the 110,000 annual stroke survivors in the UK experience persistent arm weakness, significantly impacting daily activities. Traditional rehabilitation therapies have shown limited effectiveness in addressing this issue. The TRICEPS (TRanscutaneous lImb reCovEry Post-Stroke) trial, led by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Sheffield, is investigating the efficacy of […]

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Harvard University Sues Trump Administration Over $2.2 Billion Funding Freeze

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In a significant legal and political development, Harvard University has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration following the freezing of over $2.2 billion in federal research grants. The administration’s actions stem from Harvard’s refusal to comply with new federal directives, including overhauling leadership and admissions policies, auditing campus diversity views, ceasing recognition of […]

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Hunger stalks Ethiopia as UN aid agency halts support amid funding cuts

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In total, 3.6 million “most vulnerable” people in Ethiopia stand to lose WFP food and nutrition assistance unless funding arrives urgently, warned Zlatan Milisic, the UN agency’s Country Director. “Over 10 million people in Ethiopia are acutely food insecure. This includes three million people displaced by conflict and extreme weather. Malnutrition rates are alarmingly high,” […]

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Minister O’Sullivan Launches New Guidance for Public Bodies Biodiversity Duty Reporting in Ireland

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Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan TD, has announced the launch of Biodiversity Duty Reporting Guidance for Public Bodies, a comprehensive guide to help public and state bodies fulfill their legal obligations to consider biodiversity in their operations. This new guidance is part of Ireland’s broader effort to combat the biodiversity […]

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Asia’s megacities at a crossroads as climate and population challenges grow

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Seven of the ten most populous cities in the world are in Asia, with Tokyo, Delhi, Shanghai and Dhaka topping the list. These urban giants, long seen as symbols of opportunity and progress, are now in danger of dragging economies backwards. In a new report, the UN’s regional development arm, ESCAP, warns that without urgent […]

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Ireland: Minister McEntee Unveils Reforms to Fast-Track Permanent Contracts and Boost Teacher Supply

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New measures include one-year path to permanency and streamlined registration for overseas-qualified teachers Minister for Education Helen McEntee has announced new measures to address teacher supply challenges in Ireland. Starting in September 2025, newly qualified teachers employed in full-time teaching positions will be eligible for permanent contracts by September 2026, contingent upon successful re-appointment through […]

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Challenges faced by Indigenous Peoples, ‘an affront to dignity and justice’

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Indigenous Peoples are still excluded from decisions regarding “the very foundation of our identity, survival, and self-determination,” said Aluki Kotierk, Chair of the 24th United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII). This year’s theme is focused on implementing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and addressing associated challenges – emphasising the need for Indigenous Peoples […]

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