Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced a landmark $1 billion investment in the Tropical Forests Forever Facility, a multilateral funding initiative aimed at protecting endangered forests worldwide. The announcement was made during a high-level United Nations event in New York, underscoring Brazil’s renewed leadership in global environmental diplomacy. The fund, proposed by Brazil, […]
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The Prince and Princess of Wales visited Churchtown Primary School to officially open a memorial playground dedicated to the memory of three young girls—Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe, and Alice da Silva Aguiar—who were killed in a mass stabbing at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport on 29 July 2024. Six-year-old Bebe King and […]
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Former U.S. President Barack Obama is set to arrive in Ireland on Thursday, 25 September, ahead of a series of engagements in Dublin, including the formal acceptance of the Freedom of the City—an honour originally conferred upon him and his wife, Michelle Obama, in 2017. The ceremony will take place at a private event hosted […]
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Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged Ethiopian authorities to halt a growing pattern of arbitrary arrests targeting journalists and media professionals, warning that the crackdown undermines press freedom and civic participation ahead of national elections. Since August, security forces have detained multiple individuals without formal charges. On September 3, three employees of a private radio […]
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AMSTERDAM — Schiphol Airport has launched a groundbreaking pilot program deploying hydrogen-powered ground support vehicles, marking a global first in sustainable aviation logistics. The initiative is part of the airport’s broader strategy to achieve zero-emission ground operations by 2030. The pilot includes hydrogen-fueled baggage tractors and towing vehicles operating on-site, replacing traditional diesel-powered units. Developed […]
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AMSTERDAM — Dutch carrier KLM will cancel 119 flights on Wednesday as ground crew at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport prepare for another strike, the airline confirmed Monday. The disruption is expected to affect both domestic and international services, with passengers advised to check schedules and seek rebooking options. The strike involves segments of KLM’s ground operations […]
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LOS ANGELES — ABC has announced that late-night host Jimmy Kimmel will return to air on Tuesday, following a temporary suspension related to comments made about conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. The network confirmed the decision in a brief statement, signaling the end of a controversy that drew sharp public and media attention. Kimmel’s suspension came […]
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“After decades of atrocity upon atrocity, these convictions represent a fundamental step in the fight against impunity in Colombia and in fulfilling the rights of victims to truth and justice,” he said. The Special Jurisdiction for Peace (SJP), established under the 2016 Peace Agreement between the Government and FARC rebels, the Revolutionary Armed Forces of […]
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BOCA RATON — ODP Corporation, the parent company of Office Depot, has announced a definitive agreement to be acquired by Atlas Holdings in a transaction valued at approximately $1 billion. The deal will take the company private, marking a strategic shift for one of the most recognized names in US office supplies and business services. […]
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SÃO PAULO — LATAM Airlines Group has announced an agreement to acquire up to 74 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, marking a significant expansion of its regional fleet and reinforcing its commitment to improving connectivity across South America. The deal includes a firm order and options, with deliveries expected to begin in the coming years. The E195-E2, […]
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