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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In response to growing concerns over the reliability of satellite internet services, Eutelsat, a French satellite operator, is in talks with European authorities to enhance satellite communications in Ukraine. This effort comes amid increasing reliance on satellite networks, particularly Starlink, which has been crucial to Ukraine’s military operations and civilian infrastructure. Eutelsat’s Strategic Push Eutelsat, […]
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that if Russia refuses the ceasefire proposals discussed during recent meetings between Ukrainian and U.S. delegations in Jeddah, the United States is prepared to implement strong measures. Zelensky expressed confidence that these actions would include further sanctions and increased support for Ukraine, though specific details remain unclear. During a […]
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Syria’s interim President, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has officially established a National Security Council through a new presidential decree aimed at addressing the country’s security and political challenges during its transitional phase. The National Security Council, chaired by the president, will play a crucial role in coordinating national security policies. It will focus on enhancing Syria’s security […]
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The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe has called on Russian authorities to restore Ukrainian law in Crimea and take immediate action to address human rights violations in the region. In a set of decisions made following their March 2025 meetings, the Committee condemned Russia’s continued violations of international law, urging the release […]
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A group of probationary US government employees has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s administration, challenging the legality of mass firings that have targeted federal workers. The employees, from various departments including Veterans Affairs, Treasury, Commerce, Health and Human Services, and the General Services Administration, argue that their terminations violated due process rights and […]
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A federal appeals court has upheld a ruling that continues to block the Trump administration’s executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship. The US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit on Tuesday denied the administration’s request to stay the district court’s preliminary injunction, which prevents the order from being enforced until further legal proceedings. […]
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As Mauritania is experiencing first-hand the consequences of the aggravation of the situation in Central Sahel, with an increase in the number of refugees and returnees crossing the border from Mali since the end of 2023, the Commission will provide €4 million in initial humanitarian aid for 2025. This brings total EU humanitarian assistance in Mauritania […]
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In a pivotal address to the European Parliament, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the urgency of strengthening European defence capabilities amid growing global security concerns. Reflecting on the words of Alcide de Gasperi, she reminded lawmakers that the task of securing peace through strength remains as relevant today as it was seven […]
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will visit Bangladesh from March 13-16, marking his second visit since taking office. The visit comes at a critical time, as Bangladesh continues to host over one million Rohingya refugees, and tensions over their repatriation remain unresolved. The Rohingya crisis, which began in 2017 when thousands fled Myanmar’s Rakhine State due […]
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