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US President Donald Trump says an agreement has been reached on the Strait of Hormuz, talks with Iran will begin on Monday evening, and an agreement on Iran’s nuclear programme will follow. When News Breaks Out, We Break In.

 Applications are now open for the African Leadership Academy (ALA) Class of 2027! 🎓 Are you an exceptional young African with leadership potential? Join one of Africa's leading leadership schools with 97% of students receiving scholarships or financial aid. 🔗 Apply Here: https://wp.me/p23f03-mCY ✨ Program Highlights ✅ Two-year Diploma Program ✅ World-class leadership education ✅ Scholarships & financial aid ✅ Pan-African student community ✅ Tuition valued at US$30,900/year (includes accommodation, meals & uniforms) 📅 Deadline: 15 January 2027 When News Breaks Out, We Break In.

FIFA is facing challenges after unveiling a bold plan to launch a $20 billion commercial subsidiary, offering private investors a stake in the World Cup’s future. While UEFA responded with a dramatic boycott, CONCACAF chose a different path. Gathering its 41 member associations, the confederation rejected the proposal outright, condemning the lack of consultation and the rushed September deadline. Leaders argued that football’s greatest asset must remain in the hands of its own family, not financiers. The U.S. Soccer Federation echoed this stance, strengthening the regional pushback. Unlike UEFA, however, CONCACAF stopped short of a boycott, leaving FIFA under immense pressure but with a narrow window for negotiation before the global game risks fracturing When News Breaks Out, We Break In.

In late July 2026, the football world was shaken when FIFA unveiled its ambitious plan: a $20 billion commercial subsidiary, offering private investors a share in the future of the World Cup. The proposal promised riches — payouts of $20 million per member association — but it carried a heavy cost. To UEFA, the heart of European football, this was nothing less than an attempt to sell the soul of the game.On July 30, UEFA gathered its 55 member associations in an emergency meeting. The atmosphere was tense, but the decision was unanimous: Europe would boycott all FIFA competitions. The statement was clear and uncompromising — “The World Cup is not for sale.”The ripple effect was immediate. Across the globe, confederations voiced their discontent. CONCACAF condemned the lack of consultation, while the Asian Football Confederation warned that FIFA’s plan could not succeed without unity. Even the English FA, often cautious in global disputes, declared solidarity with UEFA. In Brussels, the...

The Eurofins Foundation serves as the philanthropic arm of Eurofins, dedicated to funding impactful projects that align with the organization’s core objectives. The Foundation operates an annual grant cycle, currently accepting applications for projects intended for implementation between Q4 2026 and Q4 2027. Key constraints for potential beneficiaries include a maximum grant award of €25,000, which cannot exceed 25% of the total project costs. Furthermore, the Foundation maintains a strict focus on organizational efficiency, excluding any entity with an overhead ratio exceeding 20%. The selection process is conducted on a rolling basis, emphasizing the importance of early submission despite the final September 1st deadline. Application Timeline and Evaluation Process The Foundation utilizes a structured annual window for funding requests, prioritizing early applicants while maintaining a fixed schedule for final communications. Application Window: Applications are open annually from M...

The Children and Youth Major Group to UNEP is now accepting applications for our Global Steering Committee. MGYC is looking for passionate young people to join our team across thematic, regional, and operations roles. ✅ Under 35 years old ✅ CYMG individual member or member organization ✅ Ready to contribute and collaborate 🗓 Deadline: 14 August 2026 🔗 Apply now: https://tinyurl.com/joinGSC26 Know someone who's a great fit? Tag them below. 👇 💾 Save this post and share it with your network. 💚Follow @cymgunep for more global opportunities and youth leadership updates.  #CYMG #OpenCall #YouthLeadership #ClimateAction #GlobalOpportunities When News Breaks Out, We Break In.

Are you passionate about climate action and ready to transform your ideas into real-world impact? The Climate Cardinals Fellowship Program is now inviting emerging climate leaders from around the world to join a year-long leadership journey designed to equip you with the skills, mentorship, funding, and global network needed to lead climate solutions at scale. 🌱 Why You Should Apply ✅ Receive world-class leadership and professional development training. ✅ Complete expert-led modules on project management, fundraising, digital strategy, movement building, and more.   ✅ Lead a real climate project from start to finish with mentorship and hands-on experience. ✅ Access fellowship stipends and project microgrants to support your work. ✅ Join a global network of climate leaders from over 145 countries. ✅ Gain mentorship, career development support, and opportunities for future fellowships, scholarships, awards, and leadership programs. ⏰ Deadline:No application deadline has been an...

Organizations working to support children and young people now have an exciting opportunity to receive funding through the Youth Endowment Fund (YEF) Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Prevention Programme – Objective 2. This grant supports evidence-based interventions that help educational settings identify and respond to inappropriate and problematic attitudes and behaviours around gender norms and relationships before they escalate into more serious harm. Successful projects will also benefit from an independent evaluation to strengthen their impact and evidence base. 🎯 Benefits of the Opportunity • Funding for the delivery of your intervention. • Independent evaluation to measure and strengthen your programme's impact. • Opportunity to contribute to national efforts to prevent violence against women and girls. • Partnership with the Youth Endowment Fund and government-backed initiatives. • Potential to scale and improve evidence-based interventions. ⏰ Deadline Application...

Have a community project that's creating positive change? The Pollination Project (TPP) is inviting individuals, grassroots groups, and nonprofit organizations worldwide to apply for its Seed Grant Program, offering up to US$500 to help launch or grow early-stage initiatives that build a kinder, more compassionate world. ✨ What's on Offer? 💰 Seed funding of up to US$500 🌍 Open to applicants from any country worldwide 🤝 Join a global network of 6,000+ changemakers 📈 Capacity-building support and networking opportunities 🎯 Access to future funding opportunities for TPP grantees 📣 Opportunities to showcase your project through TPP's global platforms 🌱 Support for grassroots, volunteer-led community initiatives 📅 Deadline: No deadline – Applications are accepted on a rolling basis! 🔗 Apply & Learn More: https://wp.me/p23f03-mLS 💡 Pro Tip: Show that you've already taken the first steps toward implementing your project. Strong applications clearly demonstrate co...

The Africa Education Teachers’ Fellowship is a six-month hybrid professional development program designed to equip teachers with practical skills to integrate journalism into classroom teaching to strengthen critical thinking, literacy, civic engagement, climate awareness, and ethical media consumption. Details: https://opd.to/4vWj6Js | Deadline: Aug 10 When News Breaks Out, We Break In.

Innovate Africa Challenge 2026 | Smart Africa & FAO Seek AI Solutions to Transform Agriculture in Africa! Turn AI Innovation into Climate-Smart Impact! The Innovate Africa Challenge 2026 is calling on startups and innovators from Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, and Uganda to take proven AI solutions for climate-smart agriculture from idea to real-world deployment. ✨ Why Apply? 🚀 Opportunity to move your AI solution toward real-world deployment and validation 🌾 Create measurable impact for farmers and climate-smart agriculture 🤝 Collaborate within an ecosystem involving Smart Africa, FAO, government ministries, researchers & agricultural stakeholders 📊 Generate evidence to support wider adoption and scale-up 🌍 Potential to develop a replicable AI solution for African agricultural systems 💡 Strengthen partnerships, visibility, and pathways for scaling your innovation 📅 Deadline: August 31, 2026 🔗 Apply & Learn More: https://wp.me/p23f03-mRY 💡 Pro Tip: Go beyond the ide...

Cameroon’s sprint sensation Emanuel Eseme stormed to victory, clinching gold at the Commonwealth Games. His electrifying 9:83  game record  performance not only brought pride to his nation but also marked a historic milestone in athletics. Eseme’s triumph symbolizes resilience, determination, and the rising dominance of African sprinters on the global stage in the 100m. When News Breaks Out, We Break In.

Looking for a paid internship, UN opportunity, global career experience, or professional placement? 🌟 Here are some top picks from OFY’s latest list of 33 internships and early-career opportunities: 🌍 World Bank Group Pioneers Program — Paid internships for undergraduate, Master’s & PhD students. 🏦 World Bank Treasury Summer Internship — Paid internship in Washington, DC + visa sponsorship. 🤖 UNDP Digital, AI & Innovation Internship — Paid global remote opportunity for students & recent graduates. 🏥 WHO Internship Programme — Paid opportunities for students & recent graduates worldwide. 🌍 African Union Internship Program — Gain professional experience with the AU. 💻 AmaliTech Immersive Internship — Paid software engineering experience + mentorship & stipend. 🔬 ISC Civic Science Fellowship — Fully funded remote opportunity with a $5,000 monthly stipend. 🇩🇰 UNDP Communications & Social Media Internship — Approximately $1,000 monthly stipend in Copenhagen...

 Ready to transform your ideas into real world impact?  The Catalyst Fellowship at MIT linQ invites passionate innovators, researchers, and professionals to join a dynamic, team based journey from insight to innovation. 💡 Benefits:  ✨ Work alongside MIT mentors and global peers  ✨ Collaborate across disciplines to solve critical challenges  ✨ Gain hands on experience in research, creativity, and innovation  ✨ No tuition fees – fully donor supported 📅 Deadline: Applications close August 10, 2026. 🔗 Apply here: https://wp.me/p23f03-m4u 💬 Pro Tip:  🔥 Submit your Expression of Interest early to secure priority consideration and get personalized guidance before completing your full application! When News Breaks Out, We Break In.

Looking to strengthen your nonprofit organization, improve your long-term sustainability, and expand your impact? The Capacity Building Grants 2026 are now accepting applications! Organizations can receive one-time funding ranging from $100,000 to $250,000 to invest in leadership, technology, strategic planning, operations, fundraising, and other critical areas that enhance organizational effectiveness. 🎁 Benefits of the Opportunity 💰 Receive one-time funding of $100,000–$250,000. 🏢 Strengthen your organization's leadership, systems, and long-term sustainability. 📊 Improve data management, evaluation, and decision-making capacity. 💻 Upgrade technology, AI innovation, and operational infrastructure. 📈 Support strategic planning, program innovation, and organizational growth. 🤝 Enhance partnerships, communications, and community engagement efforts. 🌍 Increase your organization's long-term impact and resilience. 📅 Deadline Application Deadline: August 13, 2026 🔗 Applicat...

Are you a journalist, technologist, policymaker, researcher, creator, or scholar passionate about the intersection of media, technology, politics, and public policy? The Shorenstein Fellows Program at Harvard Kennedy School's Shorenstein Center offers an incredible opportunity to pursue an independent project while becoming part of one of the world's leading research communities focused on the future of information and democracy. ✨ Benefits: • 🏛️ Become affiliated with the prestigious Harvard Kennedy School. • 📚 Pursue an independent, self-directed research or creative project. • 🤝 Collaborate with leading scholars, practitioners, journalists, and policymakers. • 📝 Publish original work such as essays, reports, webinars, stories, or opinion pieces. • 🌍 Expand your professional network through an internationally recognized fellowship community. • 💡 Contribute to meaningful conversations on media, technology, democracy, AI, and public policy. ⏰ Deadline: No application dead...

Are you a member of a local or community-led organization based in Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, or Asia-Pacific with demonstrated experience mobilizing actors to facilitate local action and a strong commitment to promoting sustainable agriculture and restoration? Deadline: 31 July Apply now for a chance to join our global community of actors: https://events.globallandscapesforum.org/2027-glfx-call-for-application/ #ActLandscape When News Breaks Out, We Break In.

Are you a woman entrepreneur in Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria, or Rwanda? The Pathways to Scale (P2S) Program 2026 is now open! Implemented by WUSC in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, the program helps women-led businesses grow through finance, mentorship, and strategic business support. 🎁 Benefits 💰 Access to financing opportunities 🤖 AI-powered business support 🤝 Mentorship from industry experts 🌍 Investor and corporate connections 📈 Networking opportunities 📅 Deadline: 31 July 2026 🔗 Apply Here: https://wp.me/p23f03-mzt When News Breaks Out, We Break In.

Join the Africa CDC Youth Public Health & Digital Health Research Training Workshop 2026—a 3-day virtual hands-on training for 100 young professionals across Africa. 📅 27–29 July 2026 💻 Virtual 🎯 Research Design | Research Methodology | Concept Note Development 🤝 In collaboration with the West African Institute of Public Health 💡 PRO TIP: Training is exclusively for Africa Youths in Digital Health Network (YiDHN) members. Join the network to access this and future training and mentorship opportunities. 🔗 FIND OUT MORE & APPLY: https://wp.me/p23f03-mNH When News Breaks Out, We Break In.

The public policy fellowship program is a two-month development opportunity designed for young, emerging leaders who are passionate about learning how to engage with and develop public policy and create positive social, political, economic, and environmental change. Details: https://opd.to/44Hyn5J | Deadline: Aug 19 When News Breaks Out, We Break In.