Mayo people urged to recover critical materials for greener future

Published: Wed 15 Oct 2025, 1:43 PM Consumers in Mayo recycled 1,344 tonnes of electrical and electronic waste last year new figures show. The huge haul of end-of-life and discarded e-waste was equivalent to 9.7kg per person in the county, above...

This Beach Was Named Most Relaxing in the World—and It Has Clear Turquoise Waters

Sometimes, you just need a little moment of bliss. A second to yourself. A moment of solitude, peace, and quiet. And the relaxation pros at SpaSeekers.com know exactly where you should go to find it. In September 2024, the team revealed its new...

Review: Anorgasmia

14/10/2025 - Icelandic filmmaker Jon Einarsson Gustafsson’s sophomore feature hurls two lost souls into the vast expanse of Iceland’s volcanic landscape, hoping to draw them closer Edward Hayter and Mathilde Warnier in Anorgasmia The title of...

Are Budget taxes on the wealthy fair? The i Paper experts give their verdict

The Chancellor has said higher taxes on the wealthy will be "part of the story" on Budget day Rachel Reeves is considering both tax rises and spending cuts in next month’s Budget. That’s because, according to a recent draft report by the...

14 Old-School Restaurants That Stole Anthony Bourdain’s Heart

Anthony Bourdain was beloved for his brutal honesty, dry humor, and impeccable taste in food. The chef, author, and television host — known for his long-running series "Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations" and other shows including "A Cook's Tour,"...

Mowi, SalMar report record Q3 harvests in trading updates

Bergen, Norway-headquartered salmon-farming firm Mowi harvested approximately 166,000 gutted weight tons (GWT) of Atlantic salmon in the third quarter of this year, which was around 5,000 GWT more than in the corresponding period of 2024 and an...

Three issues under investigation at Vesturbæjarlaug

Once again, the main and children’s pools at Vesturbæjarlaug have had to be closed due to maintenance work. In recent months, the pool has repeatedly been shut down because of problems with the paint on the pool floor. “We’re looking into three...

EBU in as Euro broadcast partner for Milan Cortina Paralympics

Exclusive live rights across almost all of Europe to the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games have been snapped up by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) alliance of the continent’s public service broadcasters. Through a deal unveiled today, at least 25...

Ukraine's defence minister reveals details of new military aid for country after Ramstein meeting

The meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group. Photo: Shmyhal on Telegram Ukrainian Defence Minister Denys Shmyhal has revealed details of military aid packages that Ukraine will receive from its allies following the meeting of the Ukraine...

Beach erosion: What are the ten best beaches that could no longer exist in a hundred years' time?

Europe's coastal landscape could be completely reshaped in less than 100 years. Sea levels are rising at an increasingly faster rate, the European Environment Agency (EEA) has warned in one of its latest reports. It said that, between 2006 and...

Trends and developments in global climate litigation: A guide for insurers

[co-author: Erin Davies] Over the past year, climate related litigation has continued to evolve, with several landmark decisions shaping the global legal landscape. While the overall number of new strategic climate cases filed globally in 2024...

Building collective power to defend academic freedom

Academic freedom faces systematic assault worldwide. From arrests and imprisonment in authoritarian states to witch-hunts and curriculum censorship in democracies, the fundamental right to pursue knowledge freely is under threat across all...

Partners make new contributions to PURL worth at least $422 million – Defense Minister Shmyhal

Photo: https://t.me/Denys_Smyhal/11766 During the 31st meeting in the Ramstein format, further support packages for Ukraine were agreed upon, in particular, partners made new contributions to the PURL initiative totaling at least $422 million,...

Can Direct Air Capture Survive This Moment?

REYKJAVIK, ICELAND - MAY 24: A bank of fans draws air through specialized filters at Climeworks' Mammoth carbon removal plant on May 24, 2024 in Reykjavik, Iceland. Considered the largest direct-air capture plant in the world, Swiss start-up...

New queen in November: Miss Earth 2024 queens share plans after their reign

October 15, 2025 | 10:03am MANILA, Philippines — Carousel Productions, together with Reign Project Management, held a media conference for the reigning Miss Earth Jessica Lane and her elemental court — Hrafnhildur "Raven" Haraldsdottir of Iceland...

MCS Good Fish Guide updated for 2025

By DIVE Staff The Marine Conservation Society has updated its Good Fish Guide for 2025 in line with the latest scientific advice, which brings concerning news from some of the UK’s fisheries. The Good Fish Guide rates seafood caught, farmed, or...

10 friendliest cities in Europe named — but expats say one is controversial

10 friendliest cities in Europe named—but expats say one is controversial(Image: enzodebernardo via Getty Images) In a continent teeming with vibrant cities, some stand out for their exceptional hospitality. The annual Readers' Choice Awards by...

<![CDATA[The Most-Favored-Nation Policy: Outlook and Implications Beyond U.S.]]>

On May 12th, 2025, United States (U.S.) President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order1 accompanied by a Fact Sheet2 to implement a “Most Favored Nation (MFN)” drug pricing approach intended to lower U.S. prescription drug costs by tying their...

CityHub expands its European footprint

The Netherlands-based hospitality brand, CityHub, has confirmed plans to develop its fifth European location with the conversion of an existing property in Hamburg. The new site marks CityHub’s first hotel conversion and its entry into the German...

The world’s best pensions in 2025 and where South Africa ranks

The west European nation has again been named as having the best pension system in the world in the latest Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index. Singapore has broken into the top tier of the global pension index for the first time, while...