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The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI), in partnership with Pobal, has launched a nationwide call for input to guide the development of Ireland’s new Social Impact Fund. The fund, created under the Gambling Regulation Act 2024, will be financed through a levy imposed on licensed gambling operators and is intended to support a wide range of initiatives addressing gambling-related harms.Understanding the Fund’s Purpose and OversightThe Social Impact Fund was established following the passage of the Gambling Regulation Act in October 2024, which also created the GRAI to oversee Ireland’s gambling industry. The fund’s primary aim is to finance research,…

CNN  —  Ukraine accused Russia of breaching the Easter truce that was announced without prior warning by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday, with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky accusing Putin of only being interested in PR. In a surprise move on Saturday, Putin said he had ordered his forces to “stop all military activity” from 6 p.m. Moscow time that day (11 a.m. ET) until midnight Sunday into Monday (5 p.m. Sunday ET). Ukrainian officials urged Russia to extend the truce. However, the expiration time came with no mention of an extension from Russia. Earlier on Sunday, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry…

We are just three months away from the highly anticipated Global ThinkTank.    This premier event brings together visionary minds, industry leaders, and creative thinkers from around the globe to spark collaboration and pave the way for the future of affiliate marketing and digital innovation.   What game-changing insights will Rory Sutherland deliver when he takes the stage? We know he’ll spark those lightbulb moments for everyone. We’re really looking forward to the buzz we’ll all share after Scott Galloway’s powerhouse keynote. And Lily Ray is set to wow us twice—first with her unmatched SEO expertise and later as the DJ bringing…

Some 60.5% of marketers say their organisation has an effectiveness skills gap – the biggest core marketing skills gap cited by Career & Salary Survey respondents. Making the most of your allotted budget to drive impact and demonstrating to the organisation that marketing drives results are perhaps the two most important goals for any marketing team. Hence why so many marketers are interested in effectiveness. Yet, data from Marketing Week’s exclusive 2025 Career & Salary Survey finds marketing effectiveness is the major core marketing skills gap. Three in five (60.5%) of the more than 3,500 respondents identified knowledge of marketing…

StrictlyVC is heading to London on May 13, uniting top investors and entrepreneurs to spark meaningful connections and drive forward innovation. We’re thrilled to welcome industry leaders like Nazo Moosa, general partner at Paladin Capital Group; Sonali De Rycker, partner at Accel; and TS Anil, CEO of Monzo Bank, to the stage. Paladin is proud to partner with TechCrunch to bring this exclusive StrictlyVC event to London. This is the room to ask your burning questions, share your perspective, and engage directly with some of the most influential voices shaping the future of tech and venture capital. Secure your spot…

Summary Updates on The Elder Scrolls 6 are scarce, but fan immersion is key for Bethesda. Bethesda aims for The Elder Scrolls 6 to redefine RPGs and open-world games for the current generation. Speculation suggests The Elder Scrolls 6 may target next-gen consoles, possibly releasing as late as 2028. Bethesda’s Todd Howard has given a brief update on The Elder Scrolls 6, the long-awaited follow-up to Skyrim that fans have been waiting well over a decade for. The Elder Scrolls 6 was first announced at E3 2018 with a short teaser trailer that teased a potential Hammerfall setting, showed off…

Back in 2020, Xayn was a privacy-based, on-device AI startup designed specifically for smartphones. But that early experience eventually saw the company pivot into developing sovereign AI for the legal sphere. Now Xayn has rebranded as Noxtua and raised a $92.2 million (roughly €81.2 million) Series B round. The round was led by strategic investor C.H. Beck, Germany’s leading legal publisher. For context, C.H. Beck effectively owns the repository of all legal cases and judgments in Germany, giving it a unique position. The idea is that Noxtua will have access to its entire archive and legal news wire for its…

Editor’s Note: Call to Earth is a CNN editorial series committed to reporting on the environmental challenges facing our planet, together with the solutions. Rolex’s Perpetual Planet Initiative has partnered with CNN to drive awareness and education around key sustainability issues and to inspire positive action. CNN  —  In the year 2000, over 5,000 barrels of crude oil spilled from a barge into the Marañón River, which runs 900 miles (1,450 kilometers) across Peru, from the snow-capped mountains of the Andes into the mighty Amazon River. A black glaze seeped across its surface, silently causing an ecological disaster – contaminating…

Affiliate marketing is often misunderstood – dismissed as a last-click, discount-driven strategy. In reality, this channel is a powerful driver of incremental sales, customer engagement, and long-term brand growth.  If you’re curious about how affiliate marketing can work for your business, join Summit and Awin on Thursday, 20th March, at 3pm GMT for an exclusive webinar designed to transform your approach. Whether you’re new to the space or trying to refine your strategy, this session will provide valuable insights to ensure you’re making the most of the channel.  What to expect  We’ll be challenging common misconceptions about affiliate marketing to highlight…

WILLEMSTAD – During a parliamentary debate on the economic development of the Caribbean part of the Kingdom, Dutch MP Peter van Haasen of the PVV emphasized the importance of economic self-reliance for the islands, while strongly opposing the planned CO₂ tax on airline tickets from 2027 — unless the Dutch Caribbean is granted an exemption.  Van Haasen opened his remarks by referencing the original Charter of the Kingdom, signed by Queen Juliana, which declares “relying on our own strength” as a principle. According to the MP, that principle contrasts sharply with the hundreds of millions of euros the Netherlands sends…