Category: World

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 […]

Berlin – The German government has announced plans to increase defense spending, in part by reducing funding for international development cooperation. The move comes as Germany works to meet its NATO commitment of spending 2% of GDP on defense amid growing global security concerns. To support this shift, the federal budget includes significant cuts to […]

St. Louis, MO – Ten individuals have been indicted in a racketeering (RICO) conspiracy involving a series of violent crimes and high-value vehicle thefts across eastern Missouri and southern Illinois, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri announced. Dubbed “the Strikers,” the group is accused of burglarizing nearly 20 auto dealerships between […]

China Faces Growing Limits in Africa’s Fragile StatesChina’s transactional diplomacy in Africa is under increasing strain. While Beijing continues its policy of noninterference and regime agnosticism—working with any stable government regardless of its political structure—growing instability is testing this approach. A May 2025 report from the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce warned that political volatility […]

Office of the Spokesperson HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases…Secretary Rubio’s Call with Bangladesh Chief Advisor Yunus June 30, 2025 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke today with the Chief Advisor of Bangladesh’s Interim Government, Dr. Muhammad Yunus. The Secretary and Chief Advisor affirmed their shared commitment to […]