Click wisely: promoting online safety during European Cybersecurity Month

We spend a lot of our daily lives online. Moving to a digital world has brought with it many opportunities, but also many challenges, one of which is cybersecurity. During the month of October, various activities take place across Europe, as part of the EU’s annual campaign dedicated to promoting cybersecurity among EU citizens and organisations. […]

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WHO says rebuilding Gaza’s shattered health system critical to a lasting peace

Dr. Hanan Balkhy, WHO Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, said Gaza’s health services had been “shattered” after two years of conflict and “on the brink of total collapse.” “When the fighting stops, a new struggle will begin – to rebuild Gaza’s health system and rescue an entire population from the edge of famine and despair,” […]

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Florida Man Arrested for Intentionally Starting California’s Deadly Palisades Fire, Face Up to 20 Years in Prison

Los Angeles, 8 October 2025 — Federal authorities have arrested Jonathan Rinderknecht, a 29-year-old former Uber driver from Florida, accusing him of intentionally starting the Palisades Fire, one of the most destructive wildfires in California’s history. He faces a federal charge of destruction of property by means of fire, which carries a potential sentence of […]

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Gaza: UN rights office deplores deadly strikes on Palestinians gathering firewood

OHCHR in the Occupied Palestinian Territory expressed dismay that “the Israeli military is destroying Gaza City, forcing Palestinians to flee and then killing them when they seek shelter in Middle Gaza, especially in and around An Nuseirat Camp.”  Amid the ongoing displacement and influx of internally displaced persons (IDPs), Israel intensified strikes on the northwestern […]

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Blast Derails Jaffar Express in Sindh, Seven Injured

Shikarpur, Pakistan, 7 October 2025 — A powerful blast on a railway track in Sindh’s Shikarpur district derailed multiple coaches of the Jaffar Express on Tuesday morning, leaving at least seven passengers injured, officials confirmed. The Incident The explosion occurred around 8:15 a.m. near Sultan Kot railway station, about one kilometre from the site, as […]

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Crew Member of Dutch Cargo Ship Dies After Houthi Attack in Gulf of Aden

Amsterdam, 7 October 2025 — A crew member of the Dutch cargo vessel MV Minervagracht, attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in the Gulf of Aden last week, has died from injuries sustained during the assault, the ship’s operator Spliethoff confirmed in a statement on Monday evening. The Attack The Amsterdam-based vessel was struck by an […]

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UK: West Midlands Launches Night-Time Economy Commission to Safeguard 120,000 Jobs

Birmingham, 7 October 2025 — The West Midlands has launched a major initiative to protect and revitalise its night-time economy, a sector employing more than 120,000 people in hospitality alone. The newly formed Night-Time Economy Commission, chaired by Wolverhampton councillor Chris Burden, will bring together leading voices from hospitality, culture, and entertainment to shape a […]

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Newly Elected German Mayor in Critical Condition After Stabbing

Herdecke, Germany, 7 October 2025 — The newly elected mayor of Herdecke, a town in western Germany, is in critical condition after being found with multiple stab wounds on Tuesday, authorities confirmed. The Incident The victim, Iris Stalzer, a 57-year-old labour lawyer and member of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), was discovered seriously injured at […]

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TOC Americas 2025 to Convene Port and Cargo Leaders in Panama

Panama City, 7 October 2025 — The TOC Americas 2025 conference and exhibition, one of the region’s most influential gatherings for the port, shipping, and cargo supply chain sectors, will take place from 21–23 October at the Panama Convention Centre. Industry Gathering The event is set to attract more than 1,500 professionals, including port authorities, […]

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Tánaiste and Defence Chiefs Welcome New C-295 Aircraft for Irish Air Corps

Dublin, 7 October 2025 — The Irish Air Corps has taken delivery of its third Airbus C-295 aircraft, completing a €300 million investment programme that represents the largest single equipment acquisition in the history of the Defence Forces. The aircraft arrived at Casement Aerodrome and was formally welcomed by senior Defence officials, including the Secretary […]

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