New research warns that UK pension funds are exposed to up to $19 billion in potential losses by 2040 due to stranded assets, as the country’s economy faces a projected $141 billion hit from these risks. Stranded assets are investments that lose economic value prematurely, often as a result of changes in regulation, market demand, […]
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Nigeria’s cocoa industry has seen impressive growth in 2024, with farmers and exporters earning $845 million from cocoa exports in the first half of the year. This marks a staggering 298% increase compared to $212 million during the same period in 2023, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. The surge is largely attributed to […]
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UN Women’s latest report Women’s Rights in Review 30 Years After Beijing, published ahead of the UN 50th International Women’s Day on 8 March, shows that in 2024, nearly a quarter of governments worldwide reported a backlash on women’s rights. Despite decades of advocacy, economic instability, the climate crisis, rising conflicts and political pushback have contributed […]
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A World War II-era bomb discovered on railway tracks near Paris’ busiest terminal, Gare du Nord, has caused significant disruption to train services. The bomb was uncovered early Friday morning (around 4 a.m.) during routine maintenance work in the suburb of Saint-Denis, located just 1.5 miles (2.5 km) from the station. The unexploded device was […]
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Boots, the UK’s leading pharmacy and beauty retailer, is on the verge of being sold for up to €9.5 billion, as its US parent company, Walgreens Boots Alliance, seeks to offload the struggling brand. The potential deal, which could be finalized as soon as this weekend, comes amid significant financial challenges, including the closure of […]
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In a stark assessment of the current situation of the health crisis, Deputy UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Nada Al-Nashif warned that more than nine million people do not receive treatment, while 4,000 girls and young women contract the virus every week. A staggering three-quarters of them live in sub-Saharan Africa, she noted, reminding Member […]
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to travel to Saudi Arabia on Monday, where he will meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ahead of peace talks with US officials later in the week. The discussions, which aim to explore a potential framework for ending the ongoing war with Russia, will take place in Riyadh or […]
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The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published proposed proposed Environmental Protection Technical Specifications (EPTSs) applicable to gyroplanes for consultation with the affected stakeholders. EASA proposes these EPTSs in the absence of an EU regulatory framework for the noise certification of gyroplanes. These EPTSs provide guidelines for gyroplanes manufacturers that wish to determine the noise […]
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A nationwide general strike in Italy is set to take place on March 8, 2025, causing significant disruptions to air, rail, and public transport services. This follows previous strikes in January and February, making it the third major disruption in Italian airspace this year. Impact on UK Flights The strike is expected to affect up […]
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Australia’s southeastern coast is grappling with severe travel disruptions as Tropical Cyclone Alfred, a rare Category 2 storm, barrels toward the coastline. With over 200 flight cancellations and widespread delays, airports in Brisbane and Sydney are facing chaos, leaving thousands of passengers stranded. Cyclone Alfred Strikes Southeast Australia The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a […]
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