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Mark Carney, 59, a former central banker, has been elected leader of Canada’s ruling Liberal Party and is set to become the country’s next prime minister, succeeding Justin Trudeau. Carney secured a decisive victory, obtaining 86% of the votes cast,

A coalition of 11 European Union health ministers has called for critical medicines to be included within the scope of new EU defence funds, arguing that medicine security is a vital component of Europe’s strategic autonomy. The ministers, representing Belgium,

Rohit Sharma led India to a historic third ICC Men’s Champions Trophy title with a determined four-wicket victory over New Zealand in a gripping final. India successfully chased down a target of 252, sealing the win with six balls to

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and the World Food Programme (WFP) marked International Women’s Day 2025 with a renewed call for the empowerment of women and girls, particularly

The European Union recorded a significant decline in birth rates in 2023, with 3.67 million babies born across its member states. This marks a 5.4% drop from the 3.88 million births reported in 2022, making it the largest annual decrease

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has launched the iClimateAction project in partnership with the Global Climate Observing System (GCOS), the Group on Earth Observations (GEO), and the European Commission. Announced at WMO headquarters in Geneva and online, the initiative is

The global battery market is experiencing significant growth, driven by soaring demand and declining prices, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). The agency highlights that 2024 marked a turning point for the industry, with electric vehicle (EV) sales rising 25% to 17 million

A funding shortfall will leave approximately two million crisis-affected individuals without essential food and nutrition assistance, worsening an already fragile humanitarian situation. The WFP has called for $620 million in urgent funding to maintain food support for vulnerable populations across the Sahel

The European Commission and the World Bank Group have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate energy access in Africa, aligning their respective initiatives to drive renewable energy deployment across the continent. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and World

The European Union recorded an all-time high in tourism in 2024, surpassing 3 billion nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments, according to Eurostat. This milestone represents a 2.2% increase compared to 2023, adding 65.4 million overnight stays, with a particularly