Category: World

  For 20 years, Europass has been helping millions of people in Europe to plan their learning and career – empowering them to document their skills, enhancing their mobility and connecting them with education and job opportunities. That’s right, today we celebrate 20 years of Europass.  Created back in 2005, Europass helps with creating CVs, […]

Washington, D.C. – The United States Senate has passed a wide-ranging legislative package strongly backed by President Donald Trump, marking a significant step in advancing his administration’s domestic agenda. Commonly referred to by supporters as “One Big Beautiful Bill,” the legislation—officially titled the American Prosperity and Security Act—includes sweeping reforms across immigration, taxation, infrastructure, and […]

Professor Piero Baglioni vividly recalls the moment that set him on a lifelong path of art conservation. It was 1966, and the young Italian chemistry student witnessed firsthand an event that would change the course of his career. On 4 November, his home city, Florence, experienced a devastating flood, possibly the worst in the Renaissance […]

Primary schools in Ireland are increasingly relying on proceeds from the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) to meet basic operational costs, according to the Catholic Primary Schools Management Association (CPSMA). Introduced in February 2024 to improve the Republic’s recycling rates, the DRS has quickly become a financial lifeline for many schools. CPSMA General Secretary Seamus Mulconry […]

A launchpad for engineering biology Today, Science Creates and UKRI announce the third round of their flagship UK-wide engineering biology (EngBio) accelerator programme. The equity-free programme is fully funded by the Technology Missions Fund, with participants paid for their time, allowing them to fully focus on their venture. The accelerator also leverages support from a […]

Farmers in Kwara State’s southern senatorial district are increasingly threatened by insecurity, as armed groups and herders disrupt agricultural activities across seven local government areas. Communities face dual threats: criminal gangs conducting roadside ambushes and kidnappings for ransom, and armed herders who graze cattle on farmlands, often attacking farmers who resist. The region is a […]

Tokyo, 1 July 2025 – Taoiseach Micheál Martin begins a four-day official visit to Japan today, focusing on strengthening Ireland–Japan bilateral relations, trade, and cultural cooperation. During his time in Tokyo, the Taoiseach will meet with Prime Minister Ishiba to advance the 2022 Joint Leaders’ Statement and discuss shared global priorities. He will also officially […]

Elizabeth Gutfahr Ordered to Pay Over $51 Million in Restitution TUCSON, Ariz. – Elizabeth Gutfahr, 63, of Rio Rico, Arizona, was sentenced on June 23, 2025, to 10 years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for embezzling over $38 million in public funds during her tenure as Santa Cruz County Treasurer. […]

Atlanta – Home Depot has announced a $5.5 billion acquisition of GMS Inc., a leading specialty building products distributor, through its subsidiary SRS Distribution. The move significantly strengthens Home Depot’s presence in the professional contractor market. The deal is aimed at accelerating Home Depot’s strategy to grow its B2B business, particularly among digital-first professional customers […]