Category: World

Summary: Minister for Education and Youth Helen McEntee TD has launched Ireland’s largest-ever survey of parents, guardians, and school communities to assess demand for different types of primary school provision, including patronage, co-education, and Irish-medium education. The online survey, open from 4 November to 16 December 2025, aims to expand parental choice and guide future […]

Summary: Former England football captain David Beckham has been formally knighted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle, receiving the honour for his services to sport and charity. The long-anticipated recognition makes him officially Sir David Beckham, while his wife, Victoria, now holds the title Lady Beckham. Windsor, 4 November 2025 — David Beckham, one […]

Summary: At least 48 civilians have been killed in Cameroon following a violent crackdown on protests against the re-election of President Paul Biya, according to United Nations sources. The 92-year-old leader has been declared winner of the October 12, 2025 presidential election, securing an unprecedented eighth term in office, while opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary […]

Twenty-five years ago, on October 31, 2000, the United Nations unanimously adopted its landmark security council resolution 1325 (WPS 1325). The resolution on women, peace and security reaffirmed “the important role of women in the prevention and resolution of conflicts, peace negotiations, peace-building, peacekeeping, humanitarian response and in post-conflict reconstruction”. It also stressed the “importance […]

Communities in Jamaica affected by Hurricane Melissa will receive targeted support from HMS Trent, which sailed to storm-damaged Falmouth today with specialist personnel and equipment.   HMS Trent, a British-built Offshore Patrol Vessel, carries a 75 strong crew, including specialist engineers who will deploy ashore to provide technical expertise in support of recovery efforts. Their work […]

In August 2025, Spain suffered its worst heatwave since records began. It reinforced the fact that climate change is no longer a distant threat – it is real and present, and is directly impacting our cities, our health… and property prices. Our recent study offers an eye-opening look at how increasing temperatures are impacting Spain’s […]

  The Commission has adopted the 2025 enlargement reports, which offer a detailed assessment of the state of play and the progress made by those that applied for EU membership. The reports also provide guidance on key reforms for each enlargement partner to meet on the path towards the EU. The reports cover Montenegro Albania Ukraine the Republic […]

Summary: Business sentiment and tech adoption are accelerating across Africa ahead of major investment and innovation forums, while geopolitics and security remain volatile from Sudan to Somalia. Human rights concerns intensify in Tanzania following contested elections and internet blackouts, as Sierra Leone steers the UN Security Council toward Africa-focused priorities. Business Tech Geopolitics Security Human […]

Summary: Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Simon Harris TD has announced the creation of a dedicated Office of Veterans Affairs, fulfilling a key recommendation of the Commission on the Defence Forces and a commitment in the Programme for Government. The new office, based within the Department of Defence, will coordinate services and policies for Defence […]

Judges Order Trump Administration to Tap Emergency Funds for SNAP Amid Shutdown Summary: Two federal judges have ordered the Trump administration to use emergency reserves to continue funding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the ongoing government shutdown. The rulings ensure that food benefits for more than 42 million Americans will not be cut […]