Minister Foley Unveils €795 Million Capital Plan to Bolster Children’s and Disability Services

The correct phrasing aligns with the official Department of Children, Disability and Equality name, which covers both children’s services (childcare, protection, early learning) and disability services separately—not exclusively “children with disabilities.”wikipedia+2​ Here’s the redrafted article with precise terminology: Minister Foley Announces €795M Investment Plan for Children’s Services and Disability Infrastructure 2026–2030 Minister for Children, Disability […]

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How Catholic women in 18th-century Italy defied sexual harassment in the confessional

The European Institute for Gender Equality defines sexual harassment as follows: “any form of unwanted verbal, non-verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature occurs, with the purpose or effect of violating the dignity of a person, in particular when creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment”. Harassment stems from power, and it […]

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Peacebuilding Fund hits $1 billion milestone amid funding gap

The multi-donor trust fund is the UN’s primary instrument for supporting countries worldwide who are emerging from – or at risk of – violent conflict. The fund sits alongside the Peacebuilding Commission and the Peacebuilding Support Office. The announcement came as the Security Council and the General Assembly passed twin resolutions in support of the […]

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African Continental Brief: Business, Tech, Geopolitics, Security and Human Rights – November 27, 2025

A curated snapshot of Africa’s latest developments across business, technology, geopolitics, security, and human rights—focusing on reports from today and yesterday. 🏢 Business 💻 Technology 🌍 Geopolitics 🔒 Security ⚖️ Human Rights

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Visa Restrictions of Haitian Official Supporting Gangs and Other Criminal Organizations in Haiti

Today the Department of State is taking steps to impose visa restrictions on a Haitian government official for supporting gangs and other criminal organizations, and obstructing the government of Haiti’s fight against terrorist gangs designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations.  This action is taken under INA 212(a)(3)(C), which generally bars entrance to those whose entry or […]

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Interpol Elects Lucas Philippe of France as President for Four-Year Term

French police official Lucas Philippe has been elected president of Interpol at its 93rd General Assembly held in Marrakech, Morocco, to serve a four-year term. Philippe, 53, currently counsellor for European and international affairs to the director of the French National Police, succeeds Ahmed Nasser al-Raisi of the UAE. The assembly united 886 delegates from […]

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Challenges to media freedom in the OSCE region: UK statement to the OSCE, November 2025

Thank you, Chair.  And thank you for your report to the Permanent Council, Representative Braathu. And thank you for the dedicated work of you and your team. Our predecessors at the OSCE recognised that media freedom is a cornerstone of regional security and democratic societies. Regrettably, as your report makes clear, there are a range of severe and growing challenges to media freedom in […]

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Ireland and Scotland Launch New Bilateral Framework to Deepen Ties Through 2030

Minister of State Neale Richmond and First Minister John Swinney unveiled a new bilateral cooperation framework setting out shared priorities for collaboration between Ireland and Scotland through to the end of the decade. The two leaders met at Iveagh House in Dublin for the annual Ireland–Scotland Bilateral Review meeting, where they reaffirmed the strength of […]

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Minister Foley Awards €329,625 to 13 Projects Supporting Children and Families Nationwide

Minister for Children, Disability and Equality Norma Foley has allocated more than €320,000 from Ireland’s Dormant Accounts Fund to boost prevention and early intervention services for children and young people nationwide. A total of €329,625 has been awarded to 13 community and voluntary organisations under the 2025 What Works Enhancing Quality Fund, with grants of […]

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Apple Challenges India’s New Antitrust Law Over Potential $38 Billion Fine Exposure

Apple has formally moved to challenge India’s revised antitrust regime, warning that the new rules could expose the company to penalties of up to $38 billion. The legislation, recently amended by New Delhi, allows regulators to calculate fines based on a company’s global revenue rather than domestic earnings, significantly raising the stakes for multinational corporations. […]

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