Category: World

In a stark contradiction to President Donald Trump’s claim of a ceasefire agreement, Russia launched a series of drone strikes that struck civilian infrastructure, including a hospital in Sumy, Ukraine, just hours after Trump’s phone call with President Vladimir Putin. Trump had stated that during the conversation, Putin agreed to halt attacks on Ukraine’s energy […]

The FBI has commended Mexican authorities for the arrest and handover of Francisco Javier Román Bardales, a senior leader of the Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) gang, to U.S. authorities. Bardales, one of the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted suspects, was apprehended on Monday in Veracruz, Mexico, following a joint operation by Mexican soldiers and federal agents. FBI […]

Statement: The Elders express alarm at the breakdown of the ceasefire in Gaza, and call for an immediate end to Israel’s latest military assault. We urge all parties to demonstrate political will to end the war, and prioritise human life and a pathway to peace over domestic politics. At this dangerous time, we commend the initiative […]

Fluoride occurs naturally in drinking water, especially well water, but the concentrations are generally low in public water supplies. In some countries, such as the US, Canada, UK, Australia and Ireland, fluoride is commonly added to the public water supply at around 0.7mg per litre to prevent tooth decay. The World Health Organization guideline for […]

The office has condemned the escalating violence as the war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and their former ally, the paramilitary group – Rapid Support Forces (RSF) –continues to impact civilians. Credible reports indicate that RSF fighters and allied militias have raided homes in eastern Khartoum, carrying out summary killings, arbitrary detentions and looting of essential […]

Minister for Education Helen McEntee TD has announced a €100,000 funding opportunity for organisations providing non-mainstream music education in communities across Ireland. The Non-Mainstream Music Education Bursary Scheme is aimed at supporting smaller, community-focused initiatives that help children and young people express their creativity through music. This grant is designed to assist organisations that have […]

A shocking new report from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) and The Difference has highlighted a 67% surge in school absences in the UK, drawing attention to a growing crisis of lost learning. The report, which brings together insights from over 100 educators, students, parent groups, and charities, outlines a comprehensive plan to […]

A federal judge in Maryland has halted the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) efforts to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), ordering the reinstatement of employee systems and restoring access to the agency’s headquarters. The ruling came after DOGE, led by Elon Musk, was accused of unconstitutional actions. The court’s memorandum opinion found […]

At the Las Matas train station in the town of Las Rozas, just north of the Spanish capital Madrid, life is going on as usual. The sound of a highway can be heard in the background as a train pulls in. On the roundabout in front of the station, a churros vendor is selling his […]