Ireland’s Domestic Economy Shows Strong Q3 Momentum, Says Tánaiste

Dublin — 4 December 2025 — Ireland’s domestic economy continued to perform strongly in the third quarter of 2025, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The data shows Modified Domestic Demand (MDD) — the State’s preferred measure of underlying economic activity — grew by over 5% year‑on‑year, signalling ongoing resilience despite […]

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Former Loveland, Colorado, Police Department Officer Found Guilty of a Civil Rights Violation for Sexual Assault of a Minor | Office of Public Affairs

Following a trial that lasted more than two weeks, a jury returned a guilty verdict for Dylan Miller, 30, who faced a civil rights charge for sexually assaulting a minor while he was on duty as a police officer with the Loveland Police Department in Colorado. The evidence presented at trial showed that Miller was […]

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Joint Statement Declaration of Intent from the United States Government and the European Commission on the Lobito Corridor and Investment in the Great Lakes Region

The text of the following statement was released by the Government of the United States of America and the European Commission. Begin text: The Government of the United States and the European Commission reaffirm our shared commitment to promoting peace, security, and economic growth in the Great Lakes region of Africa. Together, we are focused […]

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Improving the quality of jobs in the EU

  Adequate wages and quality jobs are essential for economic stability and reducing poverty. While Europe generally performs well in this regard, there is room for improvement, especially as workers continue to feel the impact of global crises and rising living costs, and companies struggle with labour shortages. To help address these challenges, the Commission […]

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President Trump Hosts DRC– Rwanda Peace Signing Meeting Amid Ongoing Conflict

U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame at the White House for the signing of a U.S.–brokered accord aimed at easing decades of conflict in eastern Congo. The agreement, presented as a significant diplomatic breakthrough, seeks to stabilise one of Africa’s most volatile […]

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African Continental Brief: Business, Geopolitics, Policy, Security and Human Rights – 04 Dec 2025

BUSINESS & GEOPOLITICS Washington Hosts DRC–Rwanda Peace Signing Amid Ongoing Conflict U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Paul Kagame of Rwanda in Washington on 4 December for the signing of a U.S.–brokered accord aimed at ending the long‑running conflict in eastern Congo [Reuters — https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/trump-hosts-congo-rwanda-leaders-latest-push-peace-2025-12-04/]. The […]

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Ireland Announces €1.5 Million in Funding for 37 Anti‑Racism Projects Nationwide

Dublin — 4 December 2025 — Minister of State for Migration Colm Brophy has announced that 37 community and non‑governmental organisations will receive more than €1.5 million under the Ireland Against Racism Fund 2025, supporting a wide range of initiatives aimed at combating racism and strengthening community cohesion across the country. The fund, a central […]

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OSCE Chair Calls for “Concrete Action” on Helsinki Principles as Ministerial Council Opens in Vienna

Vienna — 4 December 2025 — Opening the 32nd OSCE Ministerial Council, Finland’s Foreign Minister and OSCE Chairperson‑in‑Office Elina Valtonen urged participating states to turn renewed commitments to the Helsinki Principles into “bold, concrete action” amid one of the most challenging security environments in decades [OSCE — https://www.osce.org/]. Addressing foreign ministers, state secretaries and senior […]

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EBRD Marks Major Milestone in Serbia With Investments Surpassing €10 Billion

Belgrade — December 2025 — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has surpassed €10 billion in cumulative investment in Serbia, marking a significant milestone in a partnership that has supported the country’s economic transition for more than two decades. Since beginning operations in Serbia in 2001, the EBRD has financed nearly 400 projects, […]

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Earthquake Shakes Homes in North‑West England as Residents Report “Underground Explosion” Sensation

A 3.3‑magnitude earthquake shook homes across north‑west England late on Wednesday night, startling residents who described the tremor as feeling like “an underground explosion” and “so powerful it shook the whole house”, according to reports collected by the British Geological Survey (BGS) JOE The Independent LBC. The quake struck at 11:23pm and was felt across […]

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