UN and African Union vow closer action for peace and development

António Guterres was speaking at UN Headquarters in New York following the ninth conference between the global body and the African Union (AU). The high-level talks focused on progress in implementing cooperation frameworks but also on joint action and challenges in the areas of peace, security, development, human rights and climate action. A necessary union […]

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How Russia came to see itself as Europe’s ‘antifascist’ saviour

When, exactly, did World War II end? The answer depends on where you are from. The war officially ended in the early hours of May 7 1945, when General Jodl signed Germany’s unconditional surrender at the Allied headquarters in Reims, effective from the following day. Thousands took to the streets in London, New York and […]

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Report by the Acting Head of the OSCE Mission to Moldova: UK statement, November 2025

Thank you, Acting Head of Mission, for the work of your team over the last six months and for helpful presentation this morning. In the spirit of utilising your time to engage in dialogue, allow me to keep this statement brief and ask two questions. The United Kingdom fully supports the continued work of the […]

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Terrorist Designations of Antifa Ost and Three Other Violent Antifa Groups

Today, building on President Trump’s historic commitment to confront Antifa’s campaign of political violence, the Department of State is designating German-based Antifa Ost, along with three other violent Antifa groups in Italy and Greece, as Specially Designated Global Terrorists and intends to designate all four groups as Foreign Terrorist Organizations, effective November 20, 2025. The […]

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10 years since Paris terror attacks

  Today marks the 10th anniversary of the devastating terrorist attacks that took place across Paris on 13 November 2015, killing 132 people and injuring many more. Commemorations are taking place across France and the EU to honour the victims and survivors.  In a statement, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, […]

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African Continental Brief: Business, Tech, Geopolitics, Security and Human Rights – Nov 13, 2025

Business Fuel Supply Crisis in Mali Port and Drug-Seizure Collaboration in Nigeria Technology African Recruitment into the Ukraine Conflict Digital Disinformation & Recruitment PlatformsThe recruitment mechanisms reportedly leveraged digital channels, misleading job adverts via social media promising “technical work abroad” but steering individuals into warfare. This signals emerging intersections between tech, virtual recruitment and international […]

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Europe tackles e-waste with eco-friendly innovation that helps reuse and repair

Europe’s appetite for electronics keeps growing, but so does the waste. From smartphones and laptops to medical sensors, more devices mean mounting piles of discarded hardware. According to Eurostat, around 5 million tonnes of electronic waste is collected for recycling in the EU each year. That is more than 11 kilograms per household, enough to cover […]

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Arizona Leader of Violent Extremist Network ‘764’ Charged with Running a Child Exploitation Enterprise, Supporting Terrorists, Producing and Distributing Child Pornography, and Other Crimes | Office of Public Affairs

A federal grand jury in the District of Arizona has returned a 29-count superseding indictment against Baron Cain Martin, known online as “Convict” (among other monikers), 21, of Tucson, Arizona. The superseding indictment charges Martin with participating in a child exploitation enterprise, conspiring to provide material support to terrorists, conspiring to kill, kidnap or maim […]

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Maynooth University Launches Ireland’s First National Centre for Inclusive Higher Education

Summary: Maynooth University has officially opened the National Centre for Inclusive Higher Education (NCIHE), Ireland’s first national hub dedicated to advancing equity, inclusion, and access across the higher education system. The centre aims to reduce inequality, expand opportunity, and strengthen pathways for underrepresented students and staff. Maynooth University in County Kildare has formally inaugurated the […]

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Paris grapples with the remembrance of terrorist attacks, from 1974 to November 13, 2015

Since 1974, almost 150 terrorist attacks have either taken place in or departed from Paris. The sinister list includes the attacks against the synagogue on Copernic Street (1980), the Jo Goldenberg restaurant on Rosiers Street in the Marais district (1982), the Tati shop in Rennes Street (1986), as well as two bomb explosions on the […]

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