Ireland is bracing for more severe winter weather as a Status Orange ice warning is now in effect for most of the country, except for Donegal, where a Status Yellow warning remains in place. The warnings, which began at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, will last until 11 a.m. on Thursday, while Donegal’s alert will remain […]
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Recent figures from the German government highlight a growing homelessness crisis, with more than 531,600 people without stable housing, according to the latest Homelessness Report. This represents a nearly 100% increase from 2022, driven by a combination of factors, including underreporting in prior statistics, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the accommodation of around […]
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Cecilia Sala, an Italian journalist detained in Iran since December 19, has been released and is on her way back to Italy, following intensive diplomatic efforts. A plane carrying Sala took off from Tehran after significant work by Italian authorities through both diplomatic and intelligence channels. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni confirmed the news, informing […]
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Cybersecurity companies raised $9.5 billion in 2024 across 304 funding rounds, marking a notable 9% increase from the previous year, despite a decrease in the total number of funding events. A new report from Pinpoint Search Group reveals that while the number of rounds fell by 16%, the amount raised per round grew, highlighting a […]
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Telegram has significantly ramped up its sharing of user data with authorities following the August 2024 arrest of its CEO, Pavel Durov. Durov, a dual citizen of France and Russia, was detained by French authorities as part of an investigation into the platform’s role in facilitating criminal activities. Telegram’s refusal to cooperate with law enforcement […]
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In a scheduled update mandated by the Council in Geneva, Nada Al-Nashif said that these attacks had led to the deaths of 574 civilians – an increase of 30 per cent over the previous year. She noted that Russian bombardment had also damaged key infrastructure such as water, heating and transport services, with several major […]
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Donald Trump’s repeated comments about acquiring Greenland and his threat to use force to do so have raised concerns among NATO allies and the European Union, despite initial dismissals of the idea as a joke. The situation has prompted questions about the future of US relations with Denmark, Greenland, and its broader impact on NATO’s […]
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Addressing the Security Council on Monday, Edem Wosornu, Director of the Advocacy and Operations Division at the UN aid coordination office (OCHA) described the unfolding disaster as “a humanitarian crisis of staggering proportions.” This “man-made” catastrophe, driven by relentless conflict, has dismantled food systems and critical infrastructure, leaving millions in imminent danger, she explained. Evidence […]
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Southern California is facing one of its most destructive wildfire seasons in recent years, with multiple fast-moving blazes forcing widespread evacuations across the region. The fires, driven by intense 99-mph winds, have ravaged neighborhoods in Pacific Palisades, Altadena, Pasadena, and Sylmar, leaving a trail of devastation. Major Fires and Evacuations The most severe fire, the […]
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On Tuesday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken officially declared that Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied militias have committed genocide during the ongoing civil conflict, marking a grim chapter in Sudan’s history. This declaration follows the tragic legacy of the Darfur genocide in the early 2000s, making it the second such case of […]
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