The Commission is advancing the savings and investments union to deliver tangible benefits for all EU citizens. Two new proposals focus on improving financial literacy at all stages of life and introducing a blueprint for an easy and accessible investment tool. Financial literacy strategy Less than 20% of EU citizens have a high level […]
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Across the billions of galaxies and stars in the universe, only one place is known to host life – Earth. Yet the hope of finding other living worlds drives scientists to pursue ever-smarter methods in their search. Despite cataloguing roughly 6 000 exoplanets, a replica of Earth – a planet similar in size that orbits a […]
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Georgia Tech Research Corporation (GTRC) has agreed to pay the United States $875,000 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act and federal common law by failing to meet cybersecurity requirements in connection with certain Air Force and Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) contracts. GTRC contracts with government agencies, including the U.S. […]
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Beni, Democratic Republic of Congo, 2 October 2025 — At the request of the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, the Duchess of Edinburgh has undertaken a high‑profile visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), drawing international attention to the devastating toll of the country’s protracted conflict, particularly on women and girls. During her […]
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Madrid, 2 October 2025 — While much of Europe tightens its borders and asylum policies, Spain is charting a markedly different course. The government has unveiled plans to regularise more than one million migrants within the next three years, positioning migration as a cornerstone of its economic and demographic strategy. Among those who could benefit […]
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Politics Tanzania Prepares for General ElectionTanzania will hold its general election on 29 October 2025, with both the presidency and legislative seats contested. Incumbent President Samia Suluhu Hassan of the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi party is seeking re‑election. The vote is expected to be a key test of Tanzania’s democratic institutions and political stability (Wikipedia). […]
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New York, 30 September 2025 — Artificial intelligence cloud provider CoreWeave has signed a landmark US$14.2 billion agreement with Meta Platforms, cementing its position as one of the most influential players in the rapidly expanding AI infrastructure market. Under the deal, CoreWeave will supply Meta with large-scale computing power through its data centres, which are […]
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Washington, D.C., 2 October 2025 — The ongoing US government shutdown is threatening to paralyse the nation’s aviation system, with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) preparing to furlough more than 11,000 employees. The cuts, which affect nearly a quarter of the agency’s workforce, are expected to cause significant disruption at major airports including Washington D.C., […]
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More and more electronics are being sold in the EU, contributing to waste generation. According to Eurostat, the amount of electrical and electronic equipment on the market increased from 7.6 million tonnes in 2012 to 14.4 million tonnes in 2022. However, while the amount of total e-waste collected in the bloc also increased during this period, only […]
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Dublin, 2 October 2025 — Ireland’s long-awaited MetroLink project has cleared a major hurdle after An Coimisiún Pleanála granted approval for the Railway Order, authorising construction of the country’s largest ever public transport investment. The decision was hailed by Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien, alongside senior figures from the National Transport Authority (NTA) and Transport […]
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