Last July, in the remote locality of Butête, in southern Haiti, nine-year-old Jonas* lost his life to rabies. When a stray dog bit the boy on the leg, the wound seemed minor. Like many families living far from any health facilities, his mother was unaware that immediate care was critical. Within a week, the child […]
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Join in the fun on Friday 26 September when the EU celebrates the richness of its languages and cultures through the European Day of Languages. From special events and games to language cafés and hands-on activities, there is something for everyone. This year’s theme is Languages open hearts and minds!, reflecting that learning languages harnesses […]
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The full-scale Russian invasion of the country began in February 2022 and “this year has seen intense attacks along the frontline, and massive airstrikes, largely in populated areas,” he told the Human Rights Council in Geneva. “In some towns in frontline communities, nearly all the housing has been damaged or destroyed.” Furthermore, on 6 September, […]
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Dublin, 6 October 2025 — On Tuesday, October 7, more than one million children worldwide will unite in prayer as part of the annual “One Million Children Praying the Rosary” campaign, organized by Aid to the Church in Need (ACN). The initiative, now in its 20th year, seeks to promote global peace through the collective […]
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Sarah Mullally Named First Female Archbishop of Canterbury in Historic Appointment London, 4 October 2025 — In a landmark decision, the Church of England has named Dame Sarah Mullally, currently the Bishop of London, as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, making her the first woman to hold the role since its founding in 597 AD. […]
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All this, while aid convoys remain blocked from reaching hundreds of thousands trapped close to the frontlines and as the military government and their rival Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia battle for control of Sudan. Speaking from Tawila, 50 kilometres (about 31 miles) from El Fasher in North Darfur, Humanitarian Coordinator Denise Brown described the […]
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The EU is supporting the emergency response to the outbreak of Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, officially declared on the 4 September 2025 by the Congolese ministry of health. With 42 deaths recorded out of 64 cases, the current outbreak has a fatality rate of around 66%. The most urgent priorities […]
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Dublin, 3 October 2025 — Severe weather from Storm Amy has caused mounting disruption at Dublin Airport, where dozens of flights have been cancelled and further delays are expected as high winds sweep across Ireland. Widespread Disruption Airport authorities confirmed that at least 58 flights had been cancelled by late Friday, with airlines warning of […]
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Saarbrücken, 3 October 2025 — Germany celebrated the 35th anniversary of reunification on Friday with national festivities in Saarbrücken, where French President Emmanuel Macron was guest of honor. The commemorations highlighted both the achievements of unity and the challenges facing democracy in an era of global uncertainty. Merz Calls for “New Unity” Chancellor Friedrich Merz […]
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Rome, 3 October 2025 — Italy was brought to a standstill on Friday as unions staged a nationwide strike in solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was intercepted earlier this week by Israeli forces. The flotilla, comprising 43 vessels carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza, was halted at sea, with most of the 450 activists […]
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