After decades of pledges and annual summits from Kyoto to Sharm el-Sheikh, the planet keeps getting hotter and pressure on governments and big business to act – not just talk – has never been greater. Holding COP30 in Belém, at the edge of the world’s largest tropical rainforest, underscores the stakes: the Amazon region is both […]
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Minister Dara Calleary hails Mayo project as a model for rural regeneration and innovation. 🏢 Historic Courthouse Transformed On November 8, 2025, Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht Dara Calleary TD officially opened the Balla Community Enterprise Hub & Remote Working Space in County Mayo. The project, funded through the Town and […]
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🌹 A Life of Service Born Treasa Kennedy on June 19, 1939, in Lispole, Co Kerry, Sr Stanislaus Kennedy—affectionately known as Sr Stan—entered the Sisters of Charity at 18. From her earliest years in religious life, she dedicated herself to social justice and community service, earning degrees in social sciences and social policy from University […]
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“Today, traumatised civilians are still trapped inside El Fasher and are being prevented from leaving,” said UN human rights chief Volker Türk in a statement released on Friday. “I fear that the abominable atrocities such as summary executions, rape and ethnically motivated violence are continuing within the city.” The statement comes amid mounting reports from UN human rights watchdogs and other experts of widespread violence and war crimes after the city […]
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During their mission from 2 to 6 November, the three members of the Human Rights Council-mandated Commission of Inquiry met survivors, families of victims and human rights groups in Kyiv. “People spoke of unimaginable suffering – homes destroyed, loved ones killed, and lives upended,” said chairperson Erik Møse. The investigators – who are not UN […]
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Biotech buyout ends bidding war with Novo Nordisk, securing key obesity drug assets. New York – November 8, 2025 — Pfizer Inc. has finalized a deal to acquire Metsera, a clinical-stage biotech focused on obesity treatments, for $86.25 per share in cash, representing a 3.69% premium over Metsera’s closing price on Friday CNBC. The transaction […]
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Diplomatic planning underway as Ireland reaffirms support for Ukraine amid ongoing war and EU integration efforts. Dublin, Ireland – November 8, 2025 — The Irish government is actively preparing for a possible visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, with diplomatic sources indicating the trip could take place as early as December TheJournal.ie. While no official […]
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Nouaceur, Morocco – November 8, 2025 — In a landmark move for African industrial development, Morocco and France’s Safran Group have launched a $382 million aircraft engine manufacturing hub near Casablanca, signaling a transformative leap in Morocco’s aerospace capabilities. The initiative, unveiled during a ceremony chaired by King Mohammed VI, positions Morocco as a strategic […]
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Temasek-backed giants may form Asia-Pacific’s largest property investment firm amid early-stage talks. Singapore – November 7, 2025 — Two of Singapore’s most prominent real estate investment firms, CapitaLand Investment (CLI) and Mapletree Investments, are reportedly exploring a $150 billion merger, a move that could reshape the Asia-Pacific property landscape. The potential deal, first reported by […]
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UN aid agencies are struggling to access provinces overrun by Rwanda-backed M23 rebel fighters at the start of the year, although dramatic funding shortfalls for humanitarian work have also contributed to the dire situation. Kigali has consistently denied providing military backing to the group. Help could be provided more easily if air access were re-established, […]
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