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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New York, 3 October 2025 — The rapid buildout of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure — projected to exceed $100 billion globally by the end of the decade — is transforming the landscape of commercial real estate (CRE), creating both opportunities and challenges for developers, landlords, and investors. Charging as a Core Amenity What was […]
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Dublin, 3 October 2025 — The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage has published a new Standardised Design Approaches Study, aimed at reducing construction costs and accelerating housing delivery through the adoption of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC). Standardisation to Drive Efficiency Minister for Housing James Browne TD said the study highlights the potential […]
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Toronto, 2 October 2025 — The nationwide strike by Canada Post workers has entered its seventh day, with demonstrations intensifying across major cities as employees protest sweeping government reforms to the postal service. Workers Push Back Against Reforms The strike, led by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), was triggered by federal proposals to […]
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“El Fasher is on the precipice of an even greater catastrophe if urgent measures are not taken to loosen the armed vice upon the city and to protect civilians,” he said. Reports of the RSF deploying long-range drones in South Darfur have heightened fears of an escalation in the coming days. Catalogue of killings Between […]
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The Commission is advancing the savings and investments union to deliver tangible benefits for all EU citizens. Two new proposals focus on improving financial literacy at all stages of life and introducing a blueprint for an easy and accessible investment tool. Financial literacy strategy Less than 20% of EU citizens have a high level […]
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