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Key Facts: Europe Faces Severe Climate Challenges Ahead
Apr 15 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: rte.ie
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: rte.ie
- Severe weather in Europe in 2024 impacted 413,000 people and resulted in 335 fatalities due to storms and flooding.
- Financial losses from these events exceeded €18 billion, with Europe being the fastest-warming continent.
- Southeastern Europe recorded its longest heatwave, with extreme heat days reaching a record high.
- 2024 marked the warmest year for Europe, featuring the highest renewable energy generation and unprecedented glacier mass loss in Scandinavia.
"2024 was the warmest year on record for Europe. We observed the longest heatwave in south eastern Europe and record glacier mass loss in Scandinavia and Svalbard. But 2024 was also a year of marked climate contrasts between eastern and western Europe."— EU Copernicus Climate Change Service Director Carlo Buontempo discussing the climate changes in Europe.
The world's biggest companies have caused $28 trillion in climate damage, a new study estimates
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Soon, Ghana, Sierra Leone and Liberia might be seeing an increase in the number of female football coaches – and most of these coaches could be former ... Show more
‘I don’t know where I will go’: Refugees run out of options in Tunisia: Blocked from staying and barred from moving to other camps, refugees in Tunisia weigh a ...
aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/23/i-dont-know-where-i-will-go-refugees-run-out-of-options-in-tunisia
Oil heads for weekly rise as US adds sanctions on Iran, OPEC cuts: Oil prices extended gains on Thursday on the prospect of tighter supply after Washington ...
finance.yahoo.com/news/oil-heads-weekly-rise-us-005520860.html
DiscussingFilm Apr 16
First look at Genndy Tartakovsky’s ‘FIXED’, starring Adam Devine, Idris Elba, Kathryn Hahn and Fred Armisen.
The R-rated adult comedy follows a dog who ... Show more
Climate Change Is Putting Everyone’s Livelihood at Stake, Says Sabrina Elba: Sabrina Elba, a Goodwill ambassador for the U.N. speaks to TIME about the importance ...
time.com/7277808/sabrina-elba-climate-change-global-south/
Saudi Gazette/ Apr 14
Saudi Arabia discovers 14 oil and natural gas fields: Saudi Arabian oil giant Aramco has discovered 14 oil and natural gas fields and reservoirs in the Kingdom’s ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/saudi-arabia/2025/04/09/saudi-arabia-discovers-14-oil-and-natural-gas-fields
Saudi Aramco, China’s Sinopec to expand Yasref petrochemicals complex: Saudi Aramco has signed a deal with China’s Sinopec to expand a petrochemicals complex ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/saudi-arabia/2025/04/09/saudi-aramco-china-s-sinopec-to-expand-yasref-petrochemicals-complex
New Caledonia's nickel mine shutdown leaves ghost towns behind: A billion-dollar bet on nickel mining gave many New Caledonians hopes of economic prosperity and ...
abc.net.au/news/2025-04-11/new-caledonia-koniambo-nickel-mine-shutdown/105151562
Khaleej Times Apr 09
Saudi Arabia announces 14 new oil and gas discoveries : The discoveries by Saudi Aramco include six fields and two reservoirs of Arabian oil ...
khaleejtimes.com/world/gulf/saudi-14-oil-and-gas-new-discoveries
MESSI WITH A STUNNING FINISH TO EQUALIZE FOR INTER MIAMI 🔥
Key Facts: Messi's Brace Secures Inter Miami's Historic Victory
Apr 11 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- Lionel Messi scored two goals, leading Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory over LAFC, marking the club's first-ever advancement to the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals.
- Coach Javier Mascherano praised his players' determination despite early setbacks and expressed gratitude for their efforts.
- Miami turned the match around after an early deficit, with Messi converting a crucial penalty kick in the 84th minute.
- Inter Miami will face the Vancouver Whitecaps in the semifinals, who also achieved a dramatic victory.
We wanted more and we ended up achieving it. This time, the reality is that for a comeback like this, luck often has to be on your side – and it was.— Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano after the game about his team's dramatic victory.
2025 ADPA Conference Significant To Liberia’s Kimberly Review – Minister Wilmot Paye
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Firefighters deal with latest blaze in Mourne Mountains: Some 75 firefighters have been tackling a major wildfire in the Mourne Mountains in Co Down.
rte.ie/news/ulster/2025/0408/1506555-northern-ireland-fires/
Idris Elba 'emerges as Labour’s top choice to replace Sadiq Khan as London Mayor after knife crime campaign'
standard.co.uk/news/london/idris-elba-favourite-replace-sadiq-khan-labour-mayor-candidate-knife-b1219642.html
Sierra Leone declared an emergency over a powerful synthetic drug but women were left behind
independent.co.uk/news/sierra-leone-freetown-west-africa-liver-symptoms-b2727876.html
Japanese startup Terra Drone , which uses drones to survey and inspect energy infrastructure, is stepping up cooperation with Saudi Arabia's state-owned oil ... Show more
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Key Facts: Tesla to Launch Sales in Saudi Arabia Next Month
Mar 26 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Tesla will begin sales in Saudi Arabia next month, indicating a resolution to the past conflict between Elon Musk and the kingdom.
- The dispute began in 2018 when Musk claimed he had secured funding to take Tesla private, leading to a lawsuit.
- The launch event on April 10 will showcase electric vehicles and solar-powered products, along with pop-up stores in various cities.
- Despite slow electric vehicle sales, which account for only 1% of total sales, Tesla plans investments in Saudi Arabia for 2025 and beyond.
Sierra Leone debates decriminalizing abortion as unsafe abortions lead to maternal deaths
apnews.com/article/sierra-leone-abortion-legalize-health-77dd89c92bfea5ed84db2d42acbebc5d
In Sierra Leone, Eid is a vibrant celebration of faith, unity and culture. And each year, the streets come alive with dazzling colours as worshippers step out ... Show more
Iranian oil tankers using forged Iraqi documents, Iraqi oil minister says: Iraq's oil minister Hayan Abdel-Ghani has said Iranian oil tankers seized by U.S ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/iranian-oil-tankers-using-forged-iraqi-documents-iraqi-oil-minister-says-2025-03-24/
Saudi Aramco looks to invest in Indian refineries, sources say: Saudi Aramco is in talks to invest in two planned refineries in India as the world's top oil ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/saudi-aramco-looks-invest-indian-refineries-sources-say-2025-03-27/
Worker dies on Aramco Stadium construction site in Saudi Arabia, a 2034 World Cup host venue
cnn.com/2025/03/25/sport/aramco-stadium-worker-death-world-cup-spt-intl/
Film Updates Mar 28
‘NUMBER ONE ON THE CALL SHEET’ is now streaming on Apple TV+.
A two-part documentary celebrating the achievements of Black actors in Hollywood ... Show more
Juma Bah's rise from bakery boy to joining Manchester City via Valladolid: Juma Bah used to collect firewood for his father's bakery in Sierra Leone ...
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Key Facts: Juma Bah: Bakery Boy to Manchester City Star
Mar 10 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
- Juma Bah, a talented defender from Sierra Leone, has made an impressive career leap after signing with Manchester City in January and being loaned to French club Lens.
- In just nine months in Europe, Bah played for Real Valladolid in La Liga and dreams of playing alongside Manchester City's stars.
- His journey began humbly, helping at his father's bakery in Sierra Leone while building his football career.
- Bah is working hard to establish himself at Lens and has the potential to play a significant role in Sierra Leone's national team.
New US sanctions to slow but not stop China’s Iranian oil imports, traders say: Iranian oil shipments into China are set to fall in the near-term after new US ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2025/03/21/new-us-sanctions-to-slow-but-not-stop-china-s-iranian-oil-imports-traders-say
Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs on Countries That Buy Venezuelan Oil: President Trump threatened Monday to impose 25% tariffs on any country that imports oil or gas ...
democracynow.org/2025/3/25/headlines/trump_threatens_25_tariffs_on_countries_that_buy_venezuelan_oil
Worker dies on Aramco Stadium construction site in Saudi Arabia, a 2034 World Cup host venue
ctvnews.ca/sports/article/worker-dies-on-aramco-stadium-construction-site-in-saudi-arabia-a-2034-world-cup-host-venue/
Saudi Gazette/ Mar 24
Aramco continues to explore opportunities for investment in China, says Amin Nasser
saudigazette.com.sa/article/650397
The Liberia National Heritage and Culture Development Association (LNHCDA) has launched a petition demanding the release of former Liberian President Charles G ... Show more
Petition to Demand the Release of the Unfairly Prosecuted Former Liberian President, Charles G. Taylor
Petition to Demand the Release of the Unfairly Prosecuted Former Liberian President, Charles G. Taylor
US orders wind down of Chevron's oil exports from Venezuela: The Trump administration said on Tuesday it was ending a license that the U.S ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/us-orders-wind-down-chevrons-oil-exports-venezuela-30-days-2025-03-04/
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Sierra Leone fires immigration chief caught on tape taking drug lord’s gift: Sierra Leone's chief immigration officer was fired hours after the emergence of ...
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Aramco signals sharply lower dividends after 2024 profit drop: Saudi oil giant Aramco said on Tuesday it expects to declare total dividends of $85 ...
reuters.com/business/energy/aramco-expects-sharp-drop-2025-dividends-2024-profit-falls-2025-03-04/
BP: Deal with Saudi Aramco?: Saudi Aramco shows interest in BP lubricants subsidiary Castrol; BP plans to sell assets by 2027.
deraktionaer.de/artikel/aktien/bp-deal-mit-saudi-aramco-20376128.html
More chance of Elvis speaking than energy transition plans succeeding, Aramco CEO says
reuters.com/business/energy/ceraweek-more-chance-elvis-speaking-than-energy-transition-plans-succeeding-2025-03-10/
Saudi oil firm Aramco reports report $106 billion profit in 2024: Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil giant Aramco has reported a $106.25 billion profit in 2024 ...
apnews.com/article/saudi-arabia-aramco-2024-results-f3d8eb648b0deba0c5c000c2ead43fce
Oil steady; market eyes OPEC+ output increase, US tariffs: Oil prices steadied on Wednesday after hitting multi-month lows in the previous session ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/oil-falls-opec-plans-raise-output-us-tariffs-hammer-sentiment-2025-03-05/
These 36 fossil fuel firms are responsible for half of global emissions, report reveals
euronews.com/green/2025/03/05/these-36-fossil-fuel-firms-are-responsible-for-half-of-global-emissions-report-reveals
Saudi oil giant Aramco reports $106Bn profit in 2024, down 12% on lower energy prices
abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/saudi-oil-giant-aramco-reports-106-billion-profit-119415958
Oil set for first monthly drop since November on economic doubts: Oil prices eased on Friday as they headed for their first monthly drop since November ...
reuters.com/business/energy/oil-heads-first-monthly-drop-since-november-economic-uncertainty-weighs-2025-02-28/
Saudi Gazette/ Mar 04
Aramco reports $106.2 billion net income for 2024: Saudi Aramco has announced its full-year 2024 financial results, reporting a net income of $106.2 billion.
saudigazette.com.sa/article/649839
Trump’s Tariffs Are Raising Costs for One of His Favorite Industries: Oil: The cost of steel pipe used to line oil and gas wells rose after President Trump said ...
nytimes.com/2025/02/28/business/energy-environment/trump-oil-steel-tariffs.html
New U.S. Sanctions Target Iran’s Oil Supply Chain Amid Trump’s ‘Maximum Pressure’ Push
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Paid articlePaywallChevron license termination could lead to new oil export pact in Venezuela, sources say
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Seal, Nse-Ikpe Etim star in Idris Elba, Mo Abudu collaborative short film ‘Dust to Dreams’
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Iraq's oil ministry says procedures for oil exports through Turkish pipeline complete
reuters.com/markets/commodities/iraqs-oil-ministry-says-procedures-oil-exports-through-turkish-pipeline-complete-2025-02-22/
Manila Standard Feb 21
Aramco acquires 25% stake in Unioil Petroleum PH from Co family: Aramco (Arabian American Oil Company), one of the world’s leading integrated energy and ...
manilastandard.net/business/314560101/aramco-acquires-25-stake-in-unioil-petroleum-ph-from-co-family.html
DiscussingFilm Feb 24
Mariska Hargitay presents the long list of guest stars that appeared in ‘LAW & ORDER’ before they became famous actors.
The list includes Pedro Pascal ... Show more
The live-action Masters of the Universe film due out in 2026 is stacked with stars, from Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man to Jared Leto as Skeletor to Idris Elba ... Show more
Russia Is Wooing Western Energy Companies, but Will They Return?: Industry experts say Western companies will need to weigh potential access to oil and gas ...
nytimes.com/2025/02/23/business/russia-sanctions-oil-gas-energy.html
Actors who top our list for who could play 007 next: A managerial change could mean cinema's favourite British Secret Service agent is about to be shaken and ...
rnz.co.nz/news/world/542648/actors-who-top-our-list-for-who-could-play-007-next
Russia and US eye joint Arctic energy projects after Saudi talks: The first meeting since a bombshell call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin puts joint ...
politico.eu/article/russia-us-saudi-arctic-energy-rdif-ukraine-russia-capital/
Saudi Gazette/ Feb 19
Saudi Aramco Chief: Jafurah gas field expected to contribute $23 billion annually to GDP
saudigazette.com.sa/article/649518
Russia lashes out at EU plans to seize its ‘shadow fleet’ in the Baltic Sea: Moscow said any move to grab its oil exporting vessels would be seen as an attack ...
politico.eu/article/russia-lashes-out-against-eu-plans-to-seize-its-shadow-fleet-in-the-baltic-sea/
