Member of Violent Extremist Network ‘764’ Charged with Animal Crushing, Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, Cyberstalking and Interstate Threats | Office of Public Affairs

A federal grand jury in the Eastern District of California has returned a six-count indictment against Tony Christopher Long, also known as Inactive, Inactivee0, and inactivecvx, 19, of Porterville, California, charging him with animal crushing (two counts), sexual exploitation of a minor, possession of material involving the sexual exploitation of a minor, cyberstalking, and transmitting […]

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DR Congo: UN envoy points to ‘real hope’ for ceasefire and peace in the east

Although progress has been made through peace initiatives, such as the Washington Agreement signed on 27 June between the DRC and Rwanda, and the Doha Declaration of Principles signed on 19 July between the Congo River/M23 Alliance and the Congolese Government under Qatari mediation, further efforts are still needed to achieve lasting and sustainable peace. […]

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Giving birth in the shadow of Sudan’s war

In the heart of Sudan’s White Nile State, to the south of the country’s capital, Khartoum, Kosti Maternity Hospital handles thousands of deliveries a year, but the ongoing war, the destruction of regional infrastructure and the displacement millions of people, many of them women, has put huge strain on its services. A changing landscape of […]

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UK and Türkiye Seal £8 Billion Typhoon Fighter Jet Deal

The United Kingdom and Türkiye have signed a landmark £8 billion defence agreement for the sale of 20 Eurofighter Typhoon jets, marking the largest British combat aircraft export deal in nearly two decades. The contract was finalized on October 27, 2025, during Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s first official visit to Ankara, where he met with […]

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Aid cuts shutdown or suspend one in three women’s anti-violence programmes

A new UN Women report, At Risk and Underfunded, based on a global survey of 428 women’s rights and civil society groups, finds that one in three have suspended or shut down programmes aimed at ending gender-based violence. More than 40 per cent have scaled back or closed essential services such as shelters, legal aid, […]

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President Claudia Sheinbaum: Mexico and U.S. Agree to Extend Trade Deadline Amid Tariff Threats

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced on Monday, October 27, 2025, that she and U.S. President Donald Trump have agreed to extend a looming trade deadline for “a few more weeks,” granting both sides additional time to resolve outstanding issues in negotiations. The extension averts, for now, the imposition of steep U.S. tariffs on Mexican imports […]

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High stakes and high flavour: Indigenous chef brings Amazonian soul to COP30

Indigenous chef and activist Tainá Marajoara will serve dishes rooted in ancestral Amazonian traditions, showcasing the biodiversity and spirituality of Brazil’s Indigenous Peoples. Between rounds of negotiations, delegates will be treated to flavours such as maniçoba, açaí and pirarucu – all prepared with more than 10 tonnes of agroecological ingredients sourced through fair and sustainable […]

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Strong and Shallow M6.0 Earthquake Strikes Western Turkey

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck western Turkey late on October 27, 2025, shaking towns across Balıkesir Province and neighboring regions. The tremor, recorded at a shallow depth of 10 km, was centered near the town of Sındırgı, about 59 km south-southeast of Balıkesir city, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the European-Mediterranean Seismological […]

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Minister Neale Richmond Launches U.S. Visit to Shape Ireland’s New Diaspora Strategy

Ireland’s Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, Neale Richmond TD, has begun a visit to the United States, with stops in San Francisco and Chicago, to consult Irish communities on the Government’s forthcoming Diaspora Strategy and to strengthen political, cultural, and economic ties. Consultations with Irish Communities The consultations will bring together representatives […]

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Statement by Taoiseach Micheál Martin on the Presidential Election

“I would like to congratulate Catherine Connolly on what will be a very comprehensive election victory. It is clear she will be the next President of Ireland. Catherine ran a successful and impactful campaign. She has secured a clear mandate to represent the people of Ireland as Uachtarán na hÉireann over the next seven years. […]

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