Category: World

After centuries of near-extinction, Europe’s wolves have made a remarkable comeback. Over the past decade, wolf populations have surged, increasing by nearly 60%. In 2022, more than 21,500 wolves were recorded across the continent. Countries that have long been wolf-free are now home to thriving packs. Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain and Romania each have more […]

The EU’s new digital border system, the Entry/Exit System, became operational on 12 October 2025. It will apply to non-EU travellers entering or leaving the EU and will make travelling smoother and safer for all. From now on, EU countries will start electronically registering the data of those coming into the EU for short stays […]

Charlotte, N.C — The financial technology industry is mourning the sudden death of Doug Lebda, founder, chairman, and chief executive of LendingTree, who was killed in an ATV accident on Sunday. The company announced his passing in a statement, describing Lebda as a “visionary leader whose relentless drive, innovation and passion transformed the financial services […]

Business 🇿🇦 Canal+ Completes MultiChoice TakeoverFrench broadcaster Canal+ has finalized its acquisition of South Africa’s MultiChoice, securing over 94% of shares. MultiChoice will be delisted from the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), though Canal+ has pledged a secondary inward listing to maintain South African investor access. The merger creates one of Africa’s largest pay-TV and streaming […]

Jerusalem, 13 October 2025 — U.S. President Donald Trump traveled to Israel on Monday, where he met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and addressed the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, in a historic session coinciding with the release of all 20 surviving hostages held by Hamas. The transfer, facilitated by the International Committee of the Red Cross, […]

Dublin, 13 October 2025 — Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris have issued a statement on the release of hostages by Hamas under the terms of the recently brokered ceasefire, praising international mediation efforts and reaffirming Ireland’s commitment to supporting peace in the Middle East. Taoiseach’s Statement Micheál Martin said he was “deeply moved” […]

The Justice Department’s U.S. Trustee Program (USTP) recently obtained a judgment against a nationwide consumer bankruptcy law firm imposing more than $392,000 in penalties and a three-year suspension based on the firm’s false and misleading disclosures in more than 200 bankruptcy cases. On Sept. 17, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan […]

Dublin, 13 October 2025 — Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, Neale Richmond TD, has launched the application process for the 2026 Irish Aid Global Citizenship Education (GCE) Grants, a scheme designed to strengthen public understanding of global issues and encourage collective action for a fairer world. Purpose of the Grants The GCE […]

Jerusalem, 13 October 2025 — The Israeli military announced on Monday morning that it has received seven hostages alive from Hamas custody in Gaza, marking the first stage of a broader exchange agreement tied to the recently brokered ceasefire. According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the hostages were handed to the International Committee of […]

Gaza/Jerusalem, 13 October 2025 — The U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has brought a rare pause to more than two years of devastating conflict, but concerns are mounting over its sustainability. Reports that Hamas fighters have entered territories vacated by Israeli forces following the initial troop pullback have raised fears of renewed hostilities and […]