Migrateful said it recognises some people may have mixed hopes and fears towards integration and immigration, but the organisation wants to engage with these emotions and challenge misconceptions and prejudice.
Its method is based on psychologist…

Migrateful said it recognises some people may have mixed hopes and fears towards integration and immigration, but the organisation wants to engage with these emotions and challenge misconceptions and prejudice.
Its method is based on psychologist…

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BBCFrom Newcastle to Middlesbrough, Sunderland to Darlington, the North East is a hotbed of musical talent.
BBC Introducing presenter Shakk Hashemi and producer Eve Kennedy have chosen 10 acts they think are set for a big year in 2026.
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Amsterdam, 6 January 2026 – Arcadis N.V. (Arcadis), the world’s leading company delivering data-driven sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets, repurchased 246,237 of its own shares in the period 29 December 2025 – 2 January 2026 at an average price of €35.73. The total consideration of this repurchase was €8,798,027.
The total number of shares repurchased under this program to date is 3,680,327 shares for a total consideration of €141,923,695 at an average price of €38.56.
The repurchase is in accordance with the share buyback program to reduce the capital of Arcadis, as announced on 1 October 2025.
Overviews of all transactions under this program are published in weekly press releases and on the website of Arcadis.

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Jeremy BallEast Midlands social affairs correspondent
BBCJoan Scourfield understands why people find it extraordinary to see her hugging the man who caused her son’s death.
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On January 5, 2026, a new unboxing video showcasing the highly anticipated Vivo X300 FE has made its debut online. This unveiling provides a…