Ajith Sunghay said on Tuesday that “settler violence has skyrocketed in scale and frequency, with the acquiescence, support, and in many cases participation, of Israeli security forces – and always with impunity.” In the first half of 2025 alone, there were 757 settler attacks causing casualties or property damage — a 13 per cent increase […]
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An average gender gap of about 6 percentage points in low and middle-income countries (LMICs), per the latest Findex 2025 data, means that approximately 740 million women are excluded from the financial system, highlighting the need for action. This gap is even higher in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East and North Africa at about […]
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Speaking to journalists at the UN Office at Geneva, Shoko Arakaki, director of humanitarian affairs at the UN reproductive health agency (UNFPA), said that essential services have been severely disrupted, while incidents of rape and conflict-related sexual violence have surged by a third compared to last year. “Congolese women and girls endure tremendous suffering but […]
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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 21, 2025 — OpenAI has officially entered the browser market with the launch of ChatGPT Atlas, an AI‑driven browser designed to transform how users interact with the web. The release, available first on macOS and rolling out soon to Windows, iOS, and Android, embeds OpenAI’s flagship chatbot directly into the browsing interface. […]
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DUBLIN, Oct. 21, 2025 — Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Jim O’Callaghan has issued a statement on the recent incident in Saggart, West Dublin, stressing that the safety of the young girl involved remains the Government’s priority and that Gardaí acted swiftly to bring her to safety. O’Callaghan confirmed he had been briefed […]
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LONDON, Oct. 21, 2025 — At the halfway point of the Earthshot decade, Prince William has introduced the 15 finalists for the Earthshot Prize 2025, celebrating bold ideas to repair and protect the planet. Founded in 2020, the prize awards £1 million each to five winners across five categories: Protect and Restore Nature, Clean Our […]
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According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the returns took place between November 2024 and September 2025, as families made their way back to Khartoum from across Sudan, seeking to rebuild their lives after months of displacement. “The scale of return to Khartoum is both a sign of resilience and a warning,” said Ugochi […]
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 21, 2025 — U.S. President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have unveiled a sweeping agreement on critical minerals, pledging billions in joint investment to unlock projects valued at US$53 billion. The deal, signed at the White House, is being hailed as a cornerstone of the allies’ economic and strategic partnership. […]
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The UK Government has announced an £80 million funding package for children’s hospices in England, providing a multi‑year settlement aimed at stabilising services that have long struggled with financial uncertainty and reliance on donations. The UK Government has confirmed an £80 million boost for children’s hospices, to be distributed over the next three years. The […]
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The European Commission and the High Representative have set out a Pact for the Mediterranean that will step up cooperation and economic connection across the Mediterranean Sea. The Pact builds on historic and cultural ties and previous EU work in the region to create a Common Mediterranean Space that is connected, prosperous, resilient, and secure. Its goal […]
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