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Brazilian wrongly deported becomes Irish citizen
A Brazilian software engineer who was wrongly subjected to a mistaken-identity deportation order has successfully become an Irish citizen at a ceremony in County Kerry. He now lives with his family in County Wexford.
XRP Rebounds After Sharply Breaching Support Level
Ripple token XRP briefly lost its $1.14 support before buyers drove a sharp recovery. The cryptocurrency has declined 40% over the past year and now trades at November 2024 lows.
Nigeria's Abia Launches Digital Governance Center
Abia State unveils a citizens' engagement center to modernize government services through a digital platform. The initiative processes inquiries and complaints from residents and directs them to relevant government departments for timely action.
US Military Seeks to Preserve Post-9/11 Wartime Experience
Thousands of post-9/11 veterans are approaching retirement, raising questions about whether the lessons learned during two decades of combat operations will be retained. Military leaders face the challenge of preserving institutional knowledge as experienced personnel leave service.
Bob Dylan Returns to Nordic Tour
Music legend Bob Dylan is returning to Scandinavia for touring, marking his first visit to the region since 2022. The tour will include stops in both Sweden and Denmark.
Dublin residents challenge airport passenger cap in court
Residents of Dublin are seeking an injunction to compel the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) to comply with a 32 million passenger annual capacity limit. The legal action comes days after the Irish government announced plans to legislate away the existing cap.
Nigeria Energy Sector Needs Infrastructure Reform
Nigeria's energy sector receives backing for power reforms while infrastructure gaps remain a concern. Sports leadership also emphasizes the need for sustained improvements despite increased funding.
African Defense Tech Startup Develops Autonomous Drones
Terra Industries, an African defense technology company, is designing autonomous drone and counter-drone systems specifically engineered for African operating conditions. The startup addresses gaps left by imported Turkish and Chinese systems.
Norwegian rowing struggles continue without answers
Norwegian rowing commentators express frustration as the team underperforms at World Cup 2026. Coaching staff offer only sighs regarding the campaign's apparent collapse.
Biologist sentenced for deadly drunk-driving incident
Rafaela Screnci da Costa Ribeiro received a 6-year prison sentence for drunk-driving deaths in Cuiabá dating to 2018. The court found her guilty of two counts of culpable homicide while operating a vehicle under alcohol influence.
Six-year-old girl dies in van accident in Newry
A six-year-old girl, Kourtney Khloe McCormick, died in hospital after being struck by a van in Newry on Sunday. The incident resulted in fatal injuries from the collision.
Ethereum Backers Launch Research Hub Initiative
Major Ether holders are backing a new research foundation to advance Ethereum protocol development and blockchain innovation. The initiative comes amid leadership transitions within the Ethereum Foundation.
Mexico-Brazil Energy Partnership Launches
Pemex and Petrobras establish cooperation agreement to explore deep-water hydrocarbon reserves in the Gulf of Mexico. The alliance enables technology sharing and operational best practices exchange.
Montenegro Approaches Final Steps Toward European Union Membership
A recent EU-Western Balkans Summit in Montenegro revealed the Balkan nation closer than ever to European Union membership, provided it can overcome final hurdles. The country must address remaining reform requirements to complete accession.
Walmart secures nuclear power supply from Constellation
Retailer Walmart signed a nuclear electricity deal with Constellation Energy for 176 megawatts, marking major support for nuclear power expansion. The agreement exemplifies renewable energy transition strategies.