€16.5m Investment Announced for Outdoor Recreation Projects Across Ireland

Ireland’s Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary, has announced €16.5 million in funding for 63 outdoor recreation projects nationwide, strengthening the country’s walking trails, cycleways, water-based amenities, and mountain access routes. The investment is part of the government’s Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) and directly supports the National Outdoor Recreation […]

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Flags raised in Doha as leaders gather for UN social development summit

The ceremony marked the United Nations’ official assumption of the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) as the venue where world leaders will work to reinvigorate the global social pact. The brief but symbolic event, held at the sprawling conference facility, was attended by senior officials from Qatar and the United Nations, accompanied by a formation […]

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FBI Director Under Fire After Jet Travel Controversy Leads to Senior Official’s Dismissal

Steven Palmer, a 27-year veteran of the FBI, was reportedly dismissed from his role as head of the bureau’s Critical Incident Response Group after Director Kash Patel became enraged over media coverage of his personal use of a government jet. The firing has sparked widespread concern over retaliatory leadership and misuse of authority. Leadership Shakeup […]

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UN chief ‘deeply saddened’ by deadly protests in Madagascar

“The Secretary-General has been closely following the situation in Madagascar and is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life and destruction of property since the beginning of the youth-led protests on 25 September,” UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said on Wednesday in a statement. Mr. Guterres extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the […]

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UK pledges £5m for emergency aid and support for survivors of sexual violence in El Fasher

The Foreign Secretary has today, 1 November, announced £5 million of urgent funding to provide lifesaving support for Sudan.  Speaking at the 21st Manama Dialogue Conference in Bahrain, the Foreign Secretary condemned the truly horrifying and utterly intolerable scenes in El-Fasher where 260,000 people, half of whom are children, are trapped in famine-like conditions, surrounded by violence, […]

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Alabama Men Convicted of Sex Trafficking Multiple Women and Girls | Office of Public Affairs

WASHINGTON – Following a 4-day trial, a federal jury in the Middle District of Alabama convicted Kimani Jones, 32, also known as “Statik,” of Montgomery, Alabama, and Tremayne Lambert, 50, also known as “Bayrock,” of Montgomery, Alabama, on multiple charges of sex trafficking several victims.  Specifically, the jury found that Jones compelled seven victims, including […]

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Defending truth-tellers, from war zones to the digital frontline

Marking Sunday’s International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, the United Nations is calling for justice for those silenced, and protection for those still speaking truth to power – whether in conflict zones or in the online spaces where abuse is spreading fast. “Media professionals around the globe face mounting perils in their […]

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Guterres voices alarm over post-election violence in Tanzania

In a statement issued by his Spokesperson, Secretary-General António Guterres deplored the loss of life and extended his condolences to the families of the victims. The Secretary-General called for “a thorough and impartial investigation into all allegations of excessive use of force,” urging Tanzanian authorities to uphold accountability and transparency in handling the post-election unrest. […]

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Foreign Secretary speech at the 21st Manama Dialogue Conference in Bahrain

This is a great pleasure to be here in Bahrain to join friends on the stage. Let me begin by thanking His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa… His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister… And the International Institute for Strategic Studies for bringing us together. […]

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Africa’s Continental Brief: A Snapshot of Current Business, Technology, Geopolitics, Security, and Human Rights Developments | Nov 1 2025

🏢 Business Fuel Price Relief in South AfricaSouth African motorists and businesses are set to benefit from a projected drop in petrol and diesel prices in early November. The Central Energy Fund attributes this to a stronger rand and lower global oil prices, easing import costs and offering relief to logistics and agricultural sectors CCE […]

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