Hanna Tetteh, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, said that while some progress has been made toward implementing a UN-backed political roadmap, divisions between the House of Representatives and the High Council of State continue to block key steps needed ahead of long-awaited national elections. “The two institutions have yet to achieve this objective,” Ms. […]
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The Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan issued the warning at the conclusion of a mission to the Africa Union (AU) headquarters in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa. South Sudan gained independence from Sudan in July 2011, but deadly fighting broke out in late 2013 between troops loyal to President Salva Kiir and forces loyal […]
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London, 14 October 2025 — Lloyds Banking Group has increased its financial provision for the UK’s car finance compensation scheme to £1.95 billion (€2 billion), following a reassessment of the number of historical motor finance agreements potentially eligible for redress. The move comes in response to the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) proposed redress framework, which […]
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According to the agency’s latest surveillance report, antibiotic resistance rose in more than 40 per cent of the bacteria-drug combinations tracked between 2018 and 2023, with average annual increases ranging from 5 to 15 per cent. “Antimicrobial resistance is outpacing advances in modern medicine, threatening the health of families worldwide,” said WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom […]
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The EU’s new digital border system, the Entry/Exit System, became operational on 12 October 2025. It will apply to non-EU travellers entering or leaving the EU and will make travelling smoother and safer for all. From now on, EU countries will start electronically registering the data of those coming into the EU for short stays […]
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Charlotte, N.C — The financial technology industry is mourning the sudden death of Doug Lebda, founder, chairman, and chief executive of LendingTree, who was killed in an ATV accident on Sunday. The company announced his passing in a statement, describing Lebda as a “visionary leader whose relentless drive, innovation and passion transformed the financial services […]
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Virgin Atlantic founder Sir Richard Branson has announced that Corneel Koster, the airline’s current Chief Customer and Operating Officer, will take over as Chief Executive Officer on 1 January 2026. He will replace Shai Weiss, who has led the airline since 2019 and will depart on 31 December 2025. Leadership Transition Weiss joined Virgin Atlantic […]
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London, October 2025 — Kensington Palace has announced the creation of a National Suicide Prevention Network, a landmark initiative spearheaded by the Royal Foundation of the Prince and Princess of Wales. The program, supported by over 20 charities and health organizations and funded with an initial £1 million donation, aims to address the 7,055 annual […]
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UNCTAD 16 from 20 to 24 October will seek practical ways to restore predictability in trade, ease debt pressures and direct investment to the real economy. “We are witnessing a transformational shift in multilateral trade and the decisions we make during UNCTAD 16 will impact the future of trade and global development policy and debates,” […]
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Jerusalem, 13 October 2025 — U.S. President Donald Trump traveled to Israel on Monday, where he met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and addressed the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, in a historic session coinciding with the release of all 20 surviving hostages held by Hamas. The transfer, facilitated by the International Committee of the Red Cross, […]
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