A Cork mother has shared her distress after being told her son, who is on the autism spectrum, will have to wait nearly six years to receive psychological support through the Health Service Executive (HSE). Ruth (a pseudonym), from East Cork, described how her four-year-old son has exhibited challenging behaviours for more than two years. […]
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Libyan authorities have uncovered two mass graves containing nearly 50 bodies in the country’s desert region, highlighting the ongoing peril faced by migrants attempting to reach Europe. The grim discovery, made this week, reveals the continuing tragedy of human trafficking and abuse in Libya, which has become a primary transit point for migrants from Africa […]
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Germany’s reputation as Europe’s largest and one of the most robust economies is increasingly overshadowed by a growing bureaucracy that’s draining the resources of businesses, big and small. Navigating the complex maze of regulations and paperwork has become a daily struggle, costing businesses valuable time and money. Bureaucratic Burden: A Slow Process In Germany, it […]
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UK Human Rights Ambassador Eleanor Sanders reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to safeguarding human rights for all individuals, irrespective of race, religion, or ethnicity, during a recent visit to Bangladesh. Speaking at a seminar on democracy and human rights at Dhaka University’s Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Building on 5 February, Sanders emphasized that human rights […]
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In a significant step toward advancing clean nuclear energy, X-energy has successfully closed a $700 million Series C-1 funding round, aimed at accelerating the commercialization of its cutting-edge small modular reactor (SMR) technology. This round saw a strong influx of new investors, including Segra Capital, Jane Street, Ares Management, and Emerson Collective, alongside Amazon’s Climate […]
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As the Trump administration intensifies its mass deportation efforts, communities across the United States have rallied in opposition. Protests took place from February 7 to 9, and more demonstrations are planned in the coming weeks as part of a growing movement against the ongoing immigration enforcement raids. Cities including Riverside, California; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; San Antonio, […]
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Singtel’s regional data center arm, Nxera DCT Pte Ltd., has successfully secured a S$643 million (approximately $476 million) green loan to fund the development of DC Tuas, a state-of-the-art, high-power-density data center in Singapore. This loan, supported by major banks including DBS, OCBC, Standard Chartered, HSBC, and UOB, aligns with Singtel’s commitment to sustainability and […]
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In a landmark partnership, Japan’s National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) and Intel have announced an ambitious collaboration to build the next-generation quantum computer. Combining Japan’s world-class research expertise with Intel’s semiconductor innovation, the project promises to accelerate advancements in quantum computing—opening up unprecedented opportunities for global research and commercial development. A […]
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Lebanon’s political landscape has shifted with the announcement of a new government after over two years of political gridlock and economic turmoil. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, appointed on Saturday by President Joseph Aoun, takes the helm of a cabinet that aims to address Lebanon’s dire economic situation, rebuild international trust, and navigate a fragile peace […]
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In a groundbreaking move to bolster artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, France and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have announced a colossal joint investment of €30-50 billion ($31-52 billion) to build a cutting-edge 1GW AI data center. The project, which marks a significant collaboration between the two nations, is expected to pave the way for advancements […]
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