Category: World

Dublin, 11 September 2025 — Addressing the Child Poverty and Well-being Summit at the Aviva Stadium, Taoiseach Micheál Martin set out a renewed and ambitious vision to tackle child poverty in Ireland, describing it as a fundamental matter of “dignity” for every child and the adults they become. In a wide-ranging speech, the Taoiseach acknowledged […]

Belarus has pardoned and released 52 political prisoners, transferring them to neighboring Lithuania, according to Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda. The move has been widely interpreted as a significant diplomatic gesture amid ongoing tensions between Belarus and Western nations. In response, the United States has lifted sanctions on Belavia, Belarus’s state-owned airline, signaling a potential thaw […]

From fancy oat milk lattes to organically grown produce at the local market, organic food has moved from niche to mainstream. But Europe’s farmers, weighing the complex rules and costs of green farming, are struggling to keep pace with demand. In 2020, the European Commission set a bold goal: 25% of EU farmland under organic […]

Today, the United States solemnly marks the 24th anniversary of the September 11 attacks—an indelible moment in history that claimed nearly 3,000 lives and forever altered the national consciousness. Across the country, bells toll, flags fly at half-staff, and families gather to honor the memory of loved ones lost in New York City, Washington, D.C., […]

Federal firefighters conduct a prescribed burn on the Lake Tahoe Bason Management Unit, May 7, 2025. (USDA Forest Service photo by Preston Keres) The Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs at the U.S. Department of Labor receives more than 2,500 claims annually from federal firefighters injured or sickened on the job. We’re proud of our work […]

🇺🇸 Donna Hughes-Brown, a 58-year-old Irish citizen who has lived legally in the United States for five decades, was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) upon arrival in Chicago following a July trip to Ireland. Hughes-Brown had traveled to Dublin to attend a family funeral and visit relatives in Cork and Drogheda. She […]

Increased demand for food due to population growth, together with a reduction in suitable arable land, has made pesticides essential for ensuring food security. They play a key role in both increasing agricultural yields and improving food quality – they are estimated to reduce crop losses caused by pests and diseases by around 30%. As […]

🚨 A student who allegedly opened fire at a Colorado high school has died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to the local sheriff’s office. The incident occurred Wednesday morning, leaving two other students critically injured. Authorities reported that three individuals were transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition, including the suspected shooter. The […]

September 11, 2025 🇦🇺 The Australian government has announced a $1.7 billion investment to develop and deploy a fleet of long-range autonomous underwater drones, known as “Ghost Sharks,” by January 2026. Designed and built domestically, these extra-large autonomous undersea vehicles (XL-AUVs) will enhance the Royal Australian Navy’s capabilities in intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and strike operations. […]

September 11, 2025 ⚖️ The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday stayed a lower court injunction that had blocked federal immigration enforcement operations in the Los Angeles area, permitting the government to resume raids while legal proceedings continue. The case stems from immigration raids launched in June, where federal agents allegedly targeted individuals based on race, […]