The global boom in weight loss drugs has taken a dangerous turn. Counterfeit versions of Ozempic and Zepbound are proliferating across high-income countries, raising serious health concerns as demand for injectable weight-loss medications surges. Celebrity Endorsements Drive Demand High-profile endorsements from figures such as Elon Musk and Serena Williams have propelled drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, […]
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WASHINGTON – Ten defendants have been arrested – and 11 total are in custody – pursuant to a nine-count federal grand jury indictment unsealed today charging a former Olympic snowboarder now on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List, a Canadian criminal barrister, a reggaeton musician, a would-be gangland news website operator, and others in […]
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A concise round-up of key developments across Africa Business & Macro Climate & Energy Geopolitics & Policy Technology & Deals Human Rights & Security Outlook Continental Outlook Africa’s current trajectory reflects a mix of economic expansion, energy reform challenges, and geopolitical tensions. The continent’s resilience will hinge on balancing growth opportunities with governance reforms, debt […]
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Ireland’s Minister of State for Food Promotion, New Markets, Research and Development, Noel Grealish TD, is in Mexico this week to strengthen trade ties and promote Irish agri-food produce. The visit comes as the modernised EU-Mexico Free Trade Agreement nears completion, opening new opportunities for Irish exporters in one of Latin America’s fastest-growing markets. High-Level […]
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The warning comes in a report by the UN World Health Organization’s (WHO) office in Europe, where AI is already helping doctors to spot diseases, reduce administrative tasks and communicate with patients. The technology is reshaping how care is delivered, data are interpreted, and resources are allocated. “But without clear strategies, data privacy, legal guardrails […]
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The Irish Government has formally agreed to establish a statutory public inquiry into spina bifida and complex scoliosis services, following years of mounting concern from families, advocacy groups, and medical professionals about the quality and accessibility of care. Initial Steps On Tuesday, 18 November 2025, the Department of Health confirmed that a facilitator will be […]
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Ireland has announced a €2.22 billion capital investment package for 2026–2030, aimed at delivering world-class sporting facilities, modernising national cultural institutions, completing the National Broadband Plan, and strengthening Irish language media. The funding forms part of the Government’s National Development Plan (NDP) Review, described as the largest capital injection in the history of the State. […]
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The EU is co-chairing today a ministerial roundtable on humanitarian crises in the Sahel and Lake Chad regions. The EU will reaffirm its commitment to combining emergency response with investments in resilience, sustainable development and social cohesion. In 2025, the EU has mobilised over €541.6 million in humanitarian, development and peace assistance to respond to […]
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That’s according to the UN Secretary-General António Guterres who told the Security Council on Monday that the growth in terrorist groups was “not only a regional dramatic reality.” “Progressive links of its groups in Africa and beyond make it a growing global threat.” The vast Sahel region which stretches almost coast to coast across Africa, accounts for […]
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COLOGNE, November 19, 2025 – From emergency rescues and medical transfers to disaster relief and law enforcement, helicopters quietly serve communities across Europe every day. This week Cologne hosted the EUROPEAN ROTORS show this week. During the event, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), Airbus Helicopters and the air-rescue operators ADAC Luftrettung and DRF Luftrettung […]
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