Category: World

An arrest has reportedly been made after the killing of Igor Kirillov, a Russian general, in Moscow on December 17. Kirillov was the commander of Russia’s Radiation, Chemical and Biological Protection Forces, and is thought to be the most senior military figure assassinated in Russia since the country invaded Ukraine nearly three years ago. Ukrainia’s […]

First, the United Kingdom congratulates Senegal, Ghana, and Mauritania on their successful recent elections.  But, elsewhere, democracy and civic space remain under pressure, with civil society organisations, human rights defenders, journalists and media institutions facing severe challenges. Timelines for the return to constitutional governments in Mali and Burkina Faso have either been delayed or remain […]

Under the leadership of Assistant Secretary Naz Durakoglu, the Bureau of Legislative Affairs partnered with Congress to advance critical U.S. national security priorities. Naz reestablished the State Department’s legislative proposals process with authorizing and appropriations committees, allowing the Department to secure vital benefits for our employees and their families as well as authorities to allow […]

  On the EU’s eastern border, the number of migrants arriving has been significantly rising. In 2024, the number of people entering the EU at the Belarusian border rose by 66% compared to 2023. Russia and Belarus take advantage of people, with a Russian student or tourist visa, using human beings in an act of […]

Recent stampedes at public events across Nigeria have left dozens dead and many others injured, highlighting the dangers posed by poorly managed mass gatherings. Three tragic incidents occurred in Ibadan, Abuja, and Anambra, all involving chaotic scenes during distribution events that attracted large crowds. At least 60 people have been reported dead across these events, […]

Valencia, a city and province in south-east Spain, became synonymous with disaster in October 2024 when floods killed at least 231 people. Extreme rainfall will happen more often as the climate warms and the cost to coastal cities like Valencia is expected to reach up to US$63 billion (£50 billion) annually by 2050. We are […]

Further information The UK-Japan collaborations Engineering biology for discovery research and cross-cutting technologies In this bilateral partnership, BBSRC and JST are addressing pioneering questions that push the boundaries of engineering biology by investing in five new research projects. Each project is supported by up to £1 million funding over three years, matched with a total […]

The Data Protection Commission (DPC) of Ireland has imposed a €251 million fine on Meta the parent company of Facebook, for a security breach that occurred in 2018 as stated on the DPC website on 17th Dec 2024.. The breach compromised the personal data of approximately 29 million Facebook users, exposing sensitive information, including names, […]

The European Union (EU) has initiated a second investigation into TikTok under the Digital Services Act (DSA), following concerns regarding the platform’s potential role in interfering with Romania’s upcoming presidential election. This probe centers on the effectiveness of TikTok’s recommender algorithms and its policies surrounding political content, particularly in relation to how the platform could […]

Recent unrest in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, fueled by ongoing sectarian violence and escalating security threats, has left a trail of devastation, impacting both civilians and military personnel. In a tragic development, at least 30 children have died due to shortages of essential medicines in the Kurram district, a region grappling with severe sectarian conflict. […]