Intel’s decision to appoint Lip-Bu Tan as its new CEO has garnered praise from industry experts, with analyst Jack Gold offering a resounding endorsement. Gold, president and principal analyst at J Gold Associates, commended the appointment, noting Tan’s deep expertise in the semiconductor sector and his strong potential to drive Intel’s growth in both chip […]
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Minister for Education Helen McEntee TD has today invited schools and YouthReach centres across Ireland to apply to take part in Creative Clusters for the two years commencing September 2025. Up to €575,000 has been made available this year for Creative Clusters, enabling up to 210 schools to come together across 42 clusters. Creative Clusters […]
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“Measles is back, and it’s a wake-up call,” warned Dr. Hans Kluge, the World Health Organization (WHO) regional director for the European region. A total of 127,350 cases were reported in the region in 2024, double the number of cases reported for 2023 and the highest number since 1997, according to analysis by WHO and the […]
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“This is not just a crisis, it is a poly-crisis affecting every sector, from health and nutrition to water, education and protection,” Catherine Russell, UNICEF Executive Director, told ambassadors in the Security Council. Since war erupted between the former allies-turned-rivals, the Sudanese army (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their associated militias in April […]
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Residents of Naples were jolted awake early Thursday morning after a 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck the city, marking the strongest tremor in the region in 40 years. The earthquake, which hit around 1:25 a.m., caused minor damage and sent 11 people to the hospital. Some residents fled their homes, choosing to sleep outdoors or in […]
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Following a high-level meeting in Saudi Arabia, Ukraine has agreed to a 30-day interim ceasefire, a move that comes alongside the United States lifting its suspension of military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine. The temporary ceasefire, designed to ease tensions, was welcomed by Russian President Vladimir Putin, although he sought clarification on key details, […]
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The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published a new revision of the Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic Management/Air Navigation Services (EAR for ATM/ANS) — Provision of Services. This Revision from March 2025 incorporates the below listed regulatory material on information security, ATM/ANS systems and constituents, the definition of SIGMET and certain requirements […]
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Zimbabwean journalist Blessed Mhlanga, who has been in custody since February 24, remains behind bars following a court hearing on Wednesday. Mhlanga, a reporter for NewsDay and Heart and Soul Television, was arrested on charges of incitement linked to his interviews with Blessed Geza, a war veteran-turned-politician critical of President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The case was […]
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In a major shake-up of the UK’s healthcare system, Prime Minister Keir Starmer today unveiled plans to abolish NHS England and return the National Health Service to direct government oversight. This announcement marks a significant shift in the structure and management of the NHS, with the goal of streamlining operations, reducing bureaucracy, and ensuring more […]
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A new report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), funded by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and the Health Foundation, paints a troubling picture of worsening mental health in England and Wales, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic. The report underscores significant increases in mental health issues, a sharp rise in Disability Benefit claims linked to […]
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