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  • Monday, October 13th 2025 - 20:50 UTC

    Nobel Prize in Economics split into one and two winners respectively

    Mokyr was awarded half the prize, while Aghion and Howitt shared the rest (Photo: Royal Swedish Academy)

    The 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics has been awarded to three researchers for their work on innovation-driven growth: Joel Mokyr (economic historian, Dutch/Israeli/US citizen, working in the US), Philippe Aghion (French, working in France and London), and Peter Howitt (Canadian, working in the US), the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced in Stockholm on Monday afternoon, local time, marking the end of this year's Nobel Prize season.

  • Monday, October 13th 2025 - 20:22 UTC

    Gaza: World leaders gather at Sharm el-Sheik to sign ceasefire deal

    During a summit at the Egyptian city of Sharm el-Sheikh, co-chaired by Presidents Abdel Fatah El-Sisi and Donald Trump, bringing together leaders and dignitaries from over 30 nations and organizations, a ceasefire was signed on Monday to end the conflict in the Gaza Strip.

  • Monday, October 13th 2025 - 18:55 UTC

    Falklands, prestigious awards for the design of Tussac House

    Craig Walding, Director at ONE and their Client Lead for the Falkland Islands, commented: “This has been an incredible project working with a fantastic team on the Islands”.

    Tussac House, the first purpose-built extra care facility for the Falkland Islands, has recently won two prestigious awards and is shortlisted for another. The building was awarded the national Structural Timber Awards Healthcare Project of the Year and is shortlisted for Healthcare Estates’ New Build of the Year award, which will be judged later this month (October 2025).

  • Monday, October 13th 2025 - 18:44 UTC

    Meeting with world leaders at Sharm El-Sheikh

    French president Macron, Palestinian leader Abbas and PM Keir Starmer in Egypt (Pic EPA)

    The Prime Minister Keir Starmer held meetings with leaders from Qatar, Turkiye, and France at the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit. With the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani PM Starmer paid tribute to the Amir for his personal leadership, alongside Turkiye, Egypt and the United States, in bringing us to this historic day. 

  • Monday, October 13th 2025 - 18:36 UTC

    Starmer pledges UK leadership in Gaza’s reconstruction at historic Egyptian Peace summit

    The Prime Minister said he expects that UK will play a leading role in the next phase of the peace plan, as back home the UK hosts a three-day conference on Gaza’s recovery

    British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is attending this Monday the landmark peace summit in Egypt, for the signing ceremony of the Gaza Peace Plan, marking a historic turning point for the region following two years of conflict and bloodshed in Gaza.

  • Monday, October 13th 2025 - 10:54 UTC

    All 20 surviving Israeli hostages handed over to Israel via Red Cross

    Some hostages were allowed to make video calls to their families before being released

    The final 20 living Israeli hostages, held captive for 738 days since the attack on October 7, 2023, were released by the pro-Palestine terrorist organization Hamas and returned to Israel on Monday morning. They were handed over to the Red Cross in two groups across Gaza. The Red Cross confirmed they were all able to walk and in a stable condition.

  • Monday, October 13th 2025 - 10:29 UTC

    Gang violence leaves at least 84 dead in Haiti's historical agricultural heartland

    Violence expanding eastwards deepens the country's food insecurity

    A report from the National Human Rights Defense Network (RNDDH) revealed that armed gangs in Haiti carried out 24 massacres and attacks in the Artibonite department between January and September this year, leaving at least 84 people dead in the country's historical agricultural heartland.

  • Monday, October 13th 2025 - 07:37 UTC

    FAO Food Prices Index slightly down in September except for beef

    Abundant supplies of wheat, corn and vegetable oils are forcing prices down

    The FAO Food Price Index, which tracks monthly changes in the international prices of a set of globally-traded food commodities, averaged 128.8 points in September, versus a revised August level of 129.7 points. The September reading represents a 3.4 percent increase from a year ago.

  • Monday, October 13th 2025 - 03:01 UTC

    Top 10 Study Tips to Study Like a Harvard Student

    Photo: Unsplash

    Success at top universities is often less about innate brilliance and more about discipline, structure, and smart strategies. If you have ever wondered how to study effectively and achieve top results without burning out, this is the guide for you. By adopting some of the same techniques used by high-performing students at elite schools, you can transform your academic habits and see tangible results.

  • Monday, October 13th 2025 - 00:54 UTC

    Talkyspace About Benefits of Having Friends From All Around the World

    One of the greatest benefits of having friends from all around the world is cultural exchange

    Friendship has always been one of the most powerful connections humans can create. In today’s interconnected world, making friends no longer has borders. Technology, travel, and global communication allow us to connect with people from every corner of the planet.