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Bhutan Eliminates Dog-Transmitted Human Rabies

Bhutan has been validated by the World Health Organization for eliminating dog-transmitted human rabies. The country has recorded no human deaths from dog-mediated rabies since June 2023, marking a major public-health milestone.

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• Bhutan eliminates dog-transmitted rabies as a public health problem The Hindu · 3d ago

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FDA approves new pancreatic cancer drug that extends survival

The FDA has approved a new treatment for metastatic pancreatic cancer after clinical results showed patients lived about twice as long as with standard chemotherapy. The drug offers a meaningful new option for people whose cancer has already progressed after prior treatment.

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OpenAI says its AI has solved one of the Millennium Prize math problems

OpenAI says an internal AI system produced a proof for one of the Millennium Prize problems, a long-standing challenge in mathematics. If confirmed, the result would mark a major scientific breakthrough.

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Trials show fewer COPD flare-ups with experimental treatment

Late-stage trials found that AstraZeneca’s experimental drug tozorakimab reduced moderate-to-severe COPD flare-ups by about 30% in a broad group of patients. The effect was even stronger among former smokers, suggesting a meaningful step forward for people living with the disease.

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Rattlesnake blood points to a more powerful new antivenom

Researchers found that combinations of toxin-blocking proteins naturally present in rattlesnake blood can strongly neutralize venom from several dangerous snake species. In lab tests, the mixture performed about 10 times better than a current commercial antivenom, opening the door to a new generation of snakebite treatments.

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Two Nepali workers were rescued alive after nine days in a buried tunnel

Rescue teams pulled two Nepali workers alive from a tunnel after they were trapped for nine days underground. The recovery is a rare and powerful survival story amid a major flood disaster.

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• 64-year-old woman rescued alive 11 days after Nepal floods The Hindu · 4d ago
• Two workers were rescued alive after nine days trapped under avalanche debris in Nepal El Diario NY · translated from Spanish · 4d ago
• Two workers rescued alive after nine days trapped in a Nepal tunnel Tuổi Trẻ Online · translated from Vietnamese · 5d ago
• Two workers were rescued alive in Nepal after 10 days underground ABC Color · translated from Spanish · 5d ago
• Two people were rescued alive from a tunnel in Nepal after nine days Prothom Alo – North America edition · translated from Bengali · 5d ago
• Two workers are rescued alive from a tunnel in Nepal after nine days Jornal de Brasília · translated from Portuguese · 5d ago
• Two workers were rescued alive from the Trishuli 3A tunnel after 10 days The Hindu · 5d ago
• Two tunnel workers are rescued alive in Nepal ten days after flooding ABC Color · translated from Spanish · 5d ago
• Rescuers pull dozens of workers alive from flooded Nepal tunnel Online Khabar · translated from Nepali · 2d ago
• Chinese national rescued alive 10 days after Nepal disaster The Hindu · 3d ago
• Chinese man rescued after 10 days trapped underground in Nepal flood tunnel Hespress · translated from Arabic · 3d ago
• Rescuers in Nepal pull a survivor alive from a tunnel Bangkok Post · 3d ago
• Rescuers in Nepal find two people alive 10 days after devastating floods HotNews.ro · translated from Romanian · 4d ago
• Chinese national rescued alive from Nepal tunnel after 10 days Republika · translated from Indonesian · 4d ago
• Chinese citizen rescued alive from Nepal tunnel after 10 days Prothom Alo – North America edition · translated from Bengali · 4d ago
• Two more people are rescued alive in Nepal after 10 days trapped by flash floods The Hindu · 4d ago
• Two people are rescued alive in Nepal 10 days after devastating floods KCCI 8 News · 4d ago
• Two workers are rescued alive from a Nepal tunnel a week after deadly floods Telegraphe.ma · translated from French · 5d ago
• Worker rescued alive after nine days trapped in Nepal tunnel The Hindu · 5d ago
• Two people were rescued alive from a tunnel in Nepal nine days after the disaster HotNews.ro · translated from Romanian · 5d ago
• Worker rescued alive from Nepal tunnel during ongoing operation The Hindu · 5d ago
• Chinese man rescued after 11 days trapped in a tunnel in Nepal ABC Color · translated from Spanish · 3d ago
• Nepali rescuers find four survivors after devastating floods Bangkok Post · 3d ago
• Chinese national rescued from Nepal tunnel 10 days after flood The Japan Times · 3d ago
• 64-year-old woman rescued in Nepal 11 days after floods The Hindu · 4d ago
• More rescues possible after another trapped man is brought out alive in Nepal Sydney Morning Herald · 4d ago
• Two people are safely rescued from a tunnel in Nepal Prothom Alo – North America edition · translated from Bengali · 5d ago
• Two workers rescued alive after more than a week trapped in a tunnel in Nepal Hespress · translated from Arabic · 5d ago
• Two workers are rescued from a tunnel in Nepal, and more survivors are believed to remain ABC Color · translated from Spanish · 5d ago
• Two workers rescued alive from a tunnel in Nepal The Hindu · 5d ago
• Two people were rescued alive from a tunnel in Nepal Prothom Alo – North America edition · translated from Bengali · 5d ago
• Another Chinese worker was rescued in Nepal after the floods Delo · translated from Slovenian · 4d ago
• Rescuers in Nepal pull a man alive from a flood-buried tunnel Bangkok Post · 4d ago
• Two trapped workers are rescued alive in Nepal KCCI 8 News · 5d ago
• Woman rescued from flooded house in Nepal Online Khabar · translated from Nepali · 4d ago

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Derbyshire toddler receives world-first surgery for a rare skull condition

A toddler from Derbyshire underwent a world-first operation to treat a rare skull condition, giving surgeons a new way to relieve pressure on the brain. The child’s condition affects about one in 2,000 babies in the UK, and the surgery offers a major medical breakthrough for children facing the same problem.

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Blood cancer patient lives years beyond prognosis after breakthrough trial

A blood cancer patient outlived an initial prognosis by years after taking part in a groundbreaking drug trial. The report says about 70% of trial participants were still alive six years later, making this a promising medical result for patients with myeloma.

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Rare giant tortoises return to Floreana Island after more than 180 years

A conservation project has brought descendants of an extinct Floreana tortoise lineage back to Floreana Island in the Galápagos. The reintroduction is part of a long-term effort to restore the island’s ecosystem and revive a species that disappeared there in the 19th century.

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Baby Thrives After Life-Saving Berlin Heart Support While Awaiting Transplant

Baby Macs is thriving after doctors fitted him with a Berlin Heart, a specialized device that takes over pumping for his failing heart. The treatment has stabilized him while he waits for a transplant, turning a likely crisis into a hopeful recovery story.

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Nepali woman found alive 10 days after rescue teams thought she had died

A family in Nepal had already begun funeral rites for Chandika Kumari Shrestha after severe flooding, believing she had died. Ten days later, rescuers found her alive in the wreckage.

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A young man’s final gift helped save lives through organ donation

After a Hanoi man died unexpectedly while returning home to care for his ill mother, his family made the decision to donate his organs. The transplants have given several recipients a new chance at life, and their health is now stabilizing.

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Nepali woman rescued alive after family began mourning her

Rescuers in Nepal found 64-year-old Chandika Kumari Shrestha alive in the collapsed home where she had been trapped for days after deadly flooding. She survived in a narrow pocket of air and was taken to hospital after being pulled out safely.

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• Nepal flood victim found alive 10 days after family began mourning her HotNews.ro · translated from Romanian · 3d ago

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Antonelli Wins Historic Home Race at Monza

Kimi Antonelli won the Italian Grand Prix at Monza after starting 19th on the grid, turning a difficult position into a landmark victory. It was an emotional home win and a historic result for an Italian driver.

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• Kimi Antonelli wins from 19th to take a historic Monza victory Delo · translated from Slovenian · 3d ago
• Kimi Antonelli wins at Monza after starting 19th Campo Grande News · translated from Portuguese · 3d ago
• Italian driver wins at Monza for the first time in 60 years Vision 360 · translated from Spanish · 3d ago
• Kimi Antonelli wins at Monza after a remarkable comeback Daily Maverick · 1d ago
• Kimi Antonelli wins the Italian Grand Prix in Monza Delo · translated from Slovenian · 2d ago
• Kimi Antonelli makes history with a comeback win at the Italian Grand Prix Correio da Kianda · translated from Portuguese · 2d ago
• Kimi Antonelli wins the Italian Grand Prix after a dramatic comeback Jornal de Brasília · translated from Portuguese · 2d ago
• Kimi Antonelli wins at Monza after starting from the back Jutarnji List · translated from Croatian · 3d ago
• Kimi Antonelli wins the Italian Grand Prix after starting from the back Delo · translated from Slovenian · 3d ago
• Kimi Antonelli wins the Italian Grand Prix in a stunning comeback The Japan Times · 2d ago
• Antonelli wins at Monza with a historic comeback Latin American Local News (Example – Vanguardia MX) · translated from Spanish · 2d ago
• Antonelli wins the Italian Grand Prix with a comeback in Monza El Financiero · translated from Spanish · 3d ago

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Rescue teams find a Chinese survivor in a dark tunnel in Nepal

Korean rescue teams helped locate a Chinese survivor inside a dark tunnel during flood response efforts in Nepal. The discovery marks a rare and hopeful rescue amid a major disaster response.

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Nepal principal saves 900 students from deadly floodwaters

A school principal in Nepal evacuated about 900 students moments before floodwaters hit, getting them to higher ground in time. The school itself was later washed away, but the children were safe.

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Researchers Test a New Alzheimer’s Drug Before Memory Loss Begins

An international clinical trial is testing an experimental Alzheimer’s drug in people who do not yet have memory loss, with the goal of stopping the disease before dementia symptoms appear. If successful, the approach could meaningfully delay or prevent Alzheimer’s for people at high risk.

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• Alzheimer’s prevention trial will test a drug in people without symptoms The Guardian – UK News · 4d ago

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Cholesterol-lowering drug cuts heart attack, stroke, and death risk in high-risk patients

New trial data show that adding evolocumab to standard cholesterol-lowering treatment reduced the risk of heart attack and stroke in high-risk patients, while also lowering overall mortality. The findings suggest the drug can meaningfully improve survival for people who have not yet had a cardiovascular event.

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1,000 thalassemia transplants give children a second chance

A collaboration in India has completed 1,000 pediatric stem cell transplants for children with thalassemia. The milestone represents life-changing treatment for patients who can now look toward a healthier future without constant transfusions.

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Effective new treatment found for sleep apnea

A phase 3 trial found that the experimental pill AD109 reduced breathing interruptions in people with obstructive sleep apnea by about 44%, compared with 18% in the placebo group. It also improved oxygen levels and reduced disease severity, offering a promising option for patients who cannot tolerate standard CPAP therapy.

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Genetically modified pig kidney kept a patient alive for nine months

A genetically modified pig kidney kept Tim Andrews alive for 271 days and allowed him to avoid dialysis during that time. Doctors said the result set a record and represents an important step for transplant medicine.

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Pig kidney recipient lives 271 days without dialysis before receiving a human kidney

A patient with end-stage kidney disease lived for 271 days without dialysis after receiving a genetically edited pig kidney, setting a new record for porcine xenotransplantation in a living human. The case also became the first documented bridge from a pig kidney to a later human kidney transplant.

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JIPMER organ donation saves four lives

JIPMER facilitated a multi-organ donation that saved four lives. The donated organs also gave other patients a chance at recovery, making this a powerful example of medical generosity and lifesaving care.

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DR Congo’s Ebola response is making real progress

The outbreak response has expanded treatment facilities, added many laboratories, and cut test turnaround from over a week to hours. Transmission indicators have fallen, vaccination has begun, and safe burials are now happening much faster, showing the response is changing the outbreak’s trajectory.

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Last-Minute Flood Warning Saved More Than 900 Nepal Students

A school principal in Nepal evacuated more than 900 students and 16 staff members just minutes before floodwaters destroyed the school. The warning came in time for everyone on campus to reach safety, turning a potential mass casualty event into a remarkable rescue.

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Louisiana frees a man from death row after his conviction was found scientifically indefensible

Louisiana’s Supreme Court freed Jimmie Duncan from death row after ruling that the evidence behind his 1998 murder conviction was scientifically indefensible. The decision marks a major step toward correcting a wrongful conviction after 27 years behind bars.

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Nepal’s warning system helped save thousands during the flood

A flood emergency in Nepal showed the value of the country’s early-warning system, with one phone call helping trigger alerts after river gauges were destroyed. The warning reached downstream communities in time to move people to safety and likely saved thousands of lives.

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US and Libyan doctors complete 16 successful heart surgeries for children in Tripoli

A visiting US cardiac team worked with Libyan doctors at Tripoli University Hospital to perform 16 successful open-heart surgeries and paediatric cardiac catheterizations over ten days. The effort is part of a programme to build local capacity so more children can receive advanced heart treatment inside Libya.

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Experimental eye drops help blind mice see again

Scientists developed light-activated drugs that restored light perception and visually guided behavior in blind mice. Two of the most promising compounds worked as eye drops, pointing to a potentially simple future treatment for some forms of blindness.

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Melanoma vaccine helps keep cancer from coming back

A personalized mRNA vaccine given with Keytruda helped high-risk melanoma patients stay cancer-free longer than patients who got Keytruda alone. The result points to a major step forward in preventing this cancer from returning after surgery.

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Jesup teen celebrates cancer recovery as Iowa Hawkeyes Kid Captain

Kaelyn O’Brien of Jesup will be honored as a Kid Captain for an Iowa Hawkeyes game while marking more than two years cancer-free. Her recognition highlights a difficult recovery from Hodgkin lymphoma and a rare complication that forced her to relearn basic skills.

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• Jesup teen celebrates cancer recovery as Iowa Hawkeyes Kid Captain Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier · 3d ago
• Jesup teen celebrates two years cancer-free as Iowa Hawkeyes Kid Captain Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier · 5d ago

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Dog vaccination seen as the key to ending rabies deaths in Kerala

A new study says expanding dog vaccination is the most effective and cost-effective way to eliminate rabies deaths in people in Kerala, India. The finding points to a practical prevention strategy that could save lives rather than relying on routine vaccination of children.

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Baby receives world-first treatment to reshape skull

A baby in the UK received a world-first treatment using super-elastic springs to reshape the skull. The approach offers a new option for sagittal craniosynostosis, a condition that affects about one in 2,000 babies in the UK.

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Southern Vietnamese hospital performs its first successful liver transplant

Thống Nhất Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City has successfully carried out its first liver transplant from a living donor. The procedure opens the door to life-saving care for more patients in southern Vietnam.

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Russian worker survives two cardiac arrests at work

A man in Russia was resuscitated after two cardiac arrests at his workplace. The story is a clear medical survival case with a strong life-saving outcome.

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Missing Mexican fisherman was found alive at sea after six days

Héctor Márquez was spotted alive in the Pacific after drifting for six days near the coast of Oaxaca. A cargo ship reported his position, and rescuers moved to bring him back to shore.

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• Missing fisherman is found alive after disappearing Excélsior · translated from Spanish · 1d ago

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18 people rescued in Juliaca after trafficking ring is broken up

Police dismantled a suspected human trafficking group in Juliaca and rescued 18 people during the operation. Four men and one woman were detained, and the victims were taken out of the exploitative situation.

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Norway will store millions of metric tons of CO2 2.6 kilometers beneath the seabed

Europe’s largest carbon-capture facility has opened in the Netherlands, and the captured carbon will be transported to Norway for permanent storage. The project is designed to keep about 800,000 tons of CO2 a year out of the atmosphere.

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Scientists identify a gene switch that could help the body produce insulin

Researchers at Harvard Medical School found a gene whose blocking helps turn pancreatic cells into cells capable of producing insulin. The finding could lay the groundwork for a new approach to treating diabetes.

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Survivor Found Alive in Nepal Flood Ruins

A police officer in Nepal heard a voice calling for help and found a survivor inside a collapsed home amid flood devastation. The rescue came after the house was swept away and left stranded in mud, turning a disaster scene into a rare survival story.

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Doctors in Almaty successfully removed a 2-kilogram tumor from a newborn

Doctors in Almaty performed a complex operation on a newborn baby and removed a tumor weighing two kilograms. The surgery lasted more than two hours and ended successfully, making this a clear medical recovery story.

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Indonesia launches a 100 GW solar program to accelerate clean energy

Indonesia has officially launched a 100-gigawatt solar power program and begun groundwork on multiple projects to speed up renewable energy development. The initiative is intended to support energy self-sufficiency and expand clean power capacity.

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Rescuers pull trapped people from a collapsed Delhi building

Emergency teams used gas cutters to remove metal rods and reach people trapped under the debris of a collapsed building in Delhi. The rescue operation was underway as teams worked to save those still inside.

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German startup achieves first commercial orbital launch from continental Europe

Isar Aerospace successfully launched its Spectrum rocket from Norway, carrying five small satellites into low Earth orbit. The flight is being described as the first commercial orbital launch from continental Europe, marking a major milestone for Europe’s space industry.

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• German startup successfully launches Europe’s first orbital rocket from the continent HotNews.ro · translated from Romanian · 3d ago

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Researchers identify a possible weak point in glioblastoma

Researchers have identified a protein target that, when blocked, prevented tumor formation in preclinical models and made cancer cells more vulnerable to radiation. The finding could open a new path toward treating glioblastoma, though human testing is still needed.

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Two people rescued 11 days after flooding

Rescuers found and saved two people 11 days after a flood, turning a prolonged emergency into a hopeful survival story. The rescue stands out as a concrete, positive outcome after a major disaster.

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Woman found alive 11 days after being swept away by flood

A woman who was swept away by flooding along with her home was found alive 11 days later. The survival and rescue effort turned a likely tragedy into a remarkable recovery story.

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Kentucky mom relearns to walk with help from new rehabilitation technology

A Kentucky mother of three is regaining her mobility after cancerous tumors and spinal surgery left her unable to walk. With help from a Zero-G rehabilitation system, she is now walking, side-stepping, and even throwing a ball while supported by the device.

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New Zealand psychiatrists can now prescribe MDMA for PTSD treatment

Two New Zealand psychiatrists have been granted permission to prescribe pharmaceutical-grade MDMA as part of controlled therapy for patients with severe PTSD. It marks a major step for a treatment that can help people who have not improved with standard care.

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Ebola containment looks hopeful in DR Congo

No new Ebola infections have been recorded in the outbreak epicenter in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The situation is not over, but the latest data points to real progress in containing the virus.

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Two survivors were rescued from a flooded hydropower tunnel in Nepal after nine days

Rescuers in Nepal pulled two workers alive from a flooded hydropower tunnel nine days after a devastating flash flood. The survivors were found about 170 meters inside the tunnel and taken to a military hospital in Kathmandu.

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• More survivors are being rescued from a flood-hit tunnel in Nepal The Age · 4d ago
• Two people were rescued nine days after the Nepal flood taz – die tageszeitung · translated from German · 5d ago

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Rescued survivor says he could not escape alone after ten days trapped in Nepal floods

A man was rescued after spending ten days trapped by flooding in Nepal. He said he could not have escaped on his own, underscoring how significant the rescue was after a life-threatening ordeal.

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Hospital successfully performs minimally invasive triple-vessel coronary bypass surgery

Dongsan Hospital in Daegu successfully completed a triple-vessel coronary artery bypass without opening the chest bone. The procedure offers a less invasive option for patients who need major heart surgery.

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A patient spent nine months off dialysis with a pig kidney before getting a human one

A patient was able to avoid dialysis for nine months after receiving a pig kidney, then later received a human kidney. The case is a notable step forward for transplant medicine and offers hope for people with kidney failure.

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A marine returned home after more than four years in captivity

In Nova Praga, residents welcomed Marine Corps sergeant Kostiantyn Pichkur after he spent more than four years in Russian captivity. He had returned to Ukraine in a prisoner exchange on June 26, and the homecoming marked a rare and emotional reunion for his community.

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Uganda Declares End of Ebola Outbreak

Uganda has declared the end of its Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus strain, after 42 consecutive days without a new confirmed case, the World Health Organization and Africa CDC announced. The declaration means the deadly outbreak has been successfully contained nationwide.

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• WHO Declares Uganda Ebola-Free After Outbreak Contained The Independent (Uganda) · 13d ago

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FDA approves promising new pancreatic cancer drug

The FDA has approved a promising new drug for pancreatic cancer, offering a meaningful advance against one of the deadliest cancers. If it performs as hoped, it could improve outcomes for patients who currently have very limited treatment options.

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10 Ukrainian Soldiers Long Believed Missing Return Home in Prisoner Exchange

Ten Ukrainian service members — two missing since 2024 and eight since 2025 — were brought home in a special prisoner exchange via Belarus, President Zelensky announced on Ukraine's Independence Day. Zelensky said Ukraine remains committed to securing the release of all remaining captives.

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• 10 Ukrainian soldiers believed missing return home in special prisoner exchange Ziarul de Gardă · translated from Romanian · 15d ago

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Graeme Clark is being celebrated for giving deaf people the gift of hearing

The article highlights Graeme Clark’s work in overcoming skepticism and funding hurdles to develop cochlear implants. His contribution has transformed life for deaf people by restoring access to sound and communication.

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Sri Lanka approves release of long-overdue retirement funds for plantation workers

Sri Lanka’s cabinet approved action to release Rs. 4,500 million in long-overdue EPF and ETF arrears for plantation workers. The move could finally deliver retirement money that many workers have waited decades to receive.

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Mexico raises health spending to 1.1 trillion pesos for 2027

Mexico plans to raise health spending to 1.1 trillion pesos in 2027, with the goal of improving medicine availability and public health services. The increase could benefit patients across the country.

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Ukraine secures funding for around 1,000 Patriot missiles

Ukraine is set to sign contracts for around 1,000 Patriot missiles with partner support and European Union loan funding. The missiles will strengthen air defense and help protect civilians from Russian missile strikes.

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FDA approves a new pill for advanced breast cancer

The FDA has approved camizestrant, marketed as Etcamah, for certain adults with hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer with an ESR1 mutation. The drug is approved for use with a CDK4/6 inhibitor and gives eligible patients another treatment option.

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Airport safety system has already prevented crashes and protected nearly 500 people

Engineered materials arresting systems have stopped aircraft that overshot runways in 26 cases, helping protect nearly 500 passengers and crew nationwide. It is a proven aviation safety success with real life-saving impact.

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Six exploited teenagers were rescued from a clandestine brick plant in Paucarpata

Authorities rescued six teenagers who had been forced to work with heavy machinery and carry cement in dangerous conditions at a clandestine brick plant in Paucarpata. Police also arrested the site administrator, turning a severe exploitation case into a concrete protection outcome for the victims.

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East African farmers will get $200 million in climate adaptation finance

IFAD and Equity Group launched a $200 million blended finance mechanism to help smallholder farmers and rural businesses in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda adapt to climate change. The program is expected to reach about 260,000 smallholder producers and 500 rural enterprises, with a strong focus on women and young people.

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Google DeepMind’s new DNA atlas could improve understanding of genetic disease

Google DeepMind’s AlphaGenome Atlas predicts the effects of single DNA changes, giving researchers a new tool for studying how genetic variants may contribute to disease. If validated and adopted, it could accelerate diagnosis and the development of future treatments.

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Ghana expands free primary healthcare to 4,574 facilities

More than 4,500 health facilities have been enrolled in Ghana’s Free Primary Healthcare programme. The expansion should make basic care easier to access for people across the country.

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• Ghana expands free primary healthcare to 135 districts MyJoyOnline · 2d ago

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Botswana woman is freed from Bangladesh prison after diplomatic efforts

Lesedi Molapisi has been released from prison in Bangladesh after diplomatic intervention by Botswana authorities and clemency from the Bangladeshi government. Her release ends a years-long ordeal and allows her to return home to her family.

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AI-discovered lung drug shows early signs of reversing biological aging

An experimental lung disease drug developed with artificial intelligence showed promise in reversing biological signs of aging in a mid-stage study. The treatment, rentosertib, was reported to reduce biological age markers across multiple aging clocks, suggesting broader therapeutic potential if later trials confirm the results.

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Two men survived nine days trapped in a Nepal flood tunnel

Two men in Nepal were found alive after surviving for nine days in a flooded tunnel, an extraordinary ordeal that ended in rescue. The story is a rare example of endurance and successful emergency response in the middle of a disaster.

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Ukrainian crews restored power to more than 900,000 homes last week

Repair crews restored electricity to more than 900,000 homes in one week, bringing power back to 596 settlements. The work delivered a major practical improvement for households and critical services.

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Giant tortoises return to Floreana Island in a major conservation milestone

A conservation project has returned descendants of a species that disappeared from Floreana in the 19th century to their ancestral island in the Galápagos. The release marks an important step in restoring the island’s ecosystem and brings back a species that survived elsewhere thanks to human intervention.

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Ecuadorian doctoral student is found alive after 10 days missing in Mexico City

Jenny Kalindy Bolívar Guayacundo, an Ecuadorian doctoral student at CIESAS, was found alive in the Tlalpan area of Mexico City after ten days missing. She was taken to a hospital for evaluation and care, and officials said her life was not at risk.

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• Ecuadorian student Jenny Kalindy is found alive in Mexico City El Financiero · translated from Spanish · 2d ago
• Missing Ecuadorian student found alive in southern Mexico City ABC Color · translated from Spanish · 2d ago
• Ecuadorian student found alive in Mexico City Diario Extra · translated from Spanish · 2d ago

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Tanzania marathon aims to fund heart surgery for 100 children

The Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation is organizing a marathon to raise more than Sh200 million for heart surgeries for 100 children at the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute. The event is set for November 21 in Dar es Salaam and is being framed as a fundraising effort to give seriously ill children life-saving treatment.

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María Consuelo Córdoba withdrew her euthanasia request after securing surgery support

María Consuelo Córdoba canceled her euthanasia request after receiving commitments for two surgeries through medical and private-sector support. The outcome gives her a new path forward with treatment and financial backing.

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Group therapy is easing depression for teen mothers in Kenya

A trial in Nairobi found that group interpersonal psychotherapy reduced depressive symptoms in pregnant and parenting adolescents much more than standard care. The program can be delivered by trained non-specialists in primary healthcare settings, which makes it a practical way to expand mental health support.

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Volta Region set to gain a cancer research and treatment centre

The Council of Ewe Associations of North America has announced plans to establish a cancer research and treatment centre in Ho with the University of Health and Allied Sciences. If completed, the centre would expand research capacity and improve access to specialized cancer care in the Volta Region.

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UN says every dollar invested in climate and clean air can return $15 in benefits

A UN-backed report says coordinated action on clean air and climate change can save millions of lives while generating strong economic returns. In Latin America and the Caribbean, the report says each dollar invested could produce about $9 in benefits.

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Turkey's women's volleyball team wins a second straight European title

Turkey's women's national volleyball team captured another major European championship, marking a second consecutive continental title in 2026. The win adds to a strong recent run and is a major achievement for the squad and its supporters.

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Coahuila gets major housing, road, and school-support projects

The federal government announced a package of public works for Coahuila that includes tens of thousands of homes for low-income families, highway expansion, rail projects, and water infrastructure. The plan also includes school supplies support and broad welfare spending for residents across the state.

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Shymkent has performed its first stem-cell transplant

Doctors in Shymkent have successfully carried out the city’s first stem-cell transplant. The procedure marks an important medical milestone and could expand treatment options for patients with serious blood diseases.

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Dogs and AI are being used to help detect cancer in India

A Bengaluru-area startup is training dogs to sniff human breath for signs of cancer, with AI helping interpret the animals’ reactions. The approach is intended as a non-invasive screening method and could make early detection cheaper and more accessible if it proves effective at scale.

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• Dogs and AI are being used to detect cancer earlier in India The Japan Times · 2d ago
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Trained dogs and AI are helping develop a non-invasive cancer test in India

In Bengaluru, a startup is using trained dogs and AI to analyze human breath for signs of cancer. The approach is designed to make early screening faster, cheaper, and less invasive, with reported accuracy above 90% in testing.

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Missing CIESAS student found alive

A CIESAS student who had been reported missing was found alive. The outcome brings immediate relief to her family and community.

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Indigenous protected areas are now a major force for conserving nature in Australia

Indigenous Protected Areas have grown into a major part of Australia’s conservation system, with 96 areas now covering 113 million hectares. The program supports Indigenous-led land care, including invasive-species control and cultural burning, while also creating local jobs and community governance.

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Doctors helped deliver a baby safely during a flight to Myanmar

A pregnant passenger went into labor mid-flight at 30 weeks, and a team including doctors from Chợ Rẫy Hospital worked with other doctors to deliver the 1.3-kilogram baby safely. The successful emergency birth turned a frightening situation into a life-affirming outcome.

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Australia sends drone specialists to help Nepal search for flood survivors

Australia is deploying specialist drone operators to support Nepal’s search-and-rescue efforts after catastrophic floods. The 15-person team includes members from Fire and Rescue New South Wales and the Queensland Fire Department, bringing mapping and thermal-imaging support to the operation.

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Brazil’s INSS has cleared its medical exam backlog

Brazil’s social security agency says it has eliminated the medical-exam waiting list and cut the average wait for a decision to 34 days. The ministry attributes the improvement to new staff, telemedicine, documentary exams, weekend efforts, and performance bonuses.

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Pregnant woman and newborn airlifted to safety from Rasuwa after medical complications

A pregnant woman and her baby were airlifted from Rasuwa after health complications emerged in an area cut off by flooding. The rescue provided urgent medical access for both mother and child.

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Slovenian satellite Trisat-S has successfully launched into space

The Slovenian satellite Trisat-S was successfully launched into orbit from the Andøya spaceport in Norway. The launch marks a historic achievement for Slovenia’s space technology sector.

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• Slovenian satellite Trisat-S successfully launches into space Delo · translated from Slovenian · 3d ago

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Zuluinakhi wins gold at the World Paratriathlon Cup in Portugal

Tunisian paratriathlete Fathi Zuluinakhi won gold in the PTWC category at the World Paratriathlon Cup in Portugal. He finished the race in 1:06:07 and added valuable ranking points with the victory.

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Two new dams in Cunene strengthen Angola’s fight against drought

Angola has inaugurated the Ndue and Calucuve dams in Cunene province, expanding water access for local communities and supporting agriculture and livestock in a drought-prone region. The projects are part of the country’s broader drought-response program and are expected to ease water scarcity for tens of thousands of people.

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Angola is investing $4.2 billion to combat drought in the south

The Angolan government is committing more than $4.2 billion to a program aimed at reducing the effects of drought in the south of the country. The plan covers Cunene, Huíla, and Namibe and includes water infrastructure such as dams and related projects.

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Scientists found a new target for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s treatments

Researchers identified SGK1 as a promising new target linked to processes that damage nerve cells in neurodegenerative disease. The approach could help guide development of new treatments for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and related disorders.

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Two South African children are safely back home after rescue from Malawi

Two South African children, aged nine and 15, have been safely repatriated from Malawi after being rescued by Malawian authorities. Officials coordinated the return with Interpol and South African and Malawian authorities, and the children are now in care.

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Saly Sarr makes history with Diamond League victory

Senegalese triple jumper Saly Sarr won the Diamond League final in Brussels with a leap of 14.96 meters. Her win makes her the first Senegalese athlete to triumph in this prestigious international circuit.

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A timely warning helped save Claudia Raia’s life

Claudia Raia said Jô Soares noticed a suspicious spot on her leg and urged her to get it checked. Doctors later found melanoma and removed it, and she said that intervention likely saved her life.

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Experimental treatment approved in Brazil gives Lito Sousa new hope

Brazil’s regulator authorized the import of an experimental drug for Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, and Lito Sousa said the approval gives him a new chance of improving. His care team expects the medicine to arrive in Brazil within days.

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At least 117 West African migrants are rescued by the Moroccan navy

The Moroccan navy rescued at least 117 West African migrants who were trying to reach the Canary Islands. The operation prevented a dangerous crossing from becoming a mass-casualty incident.

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Des Moines nonprofit breaks ground on permanent housing for people experiencing homelessness

Joppa marked its 18th anniversary by starting construction on a permanent housing community for people experiencing chronic homelessness. The project will include 50 cottage-style homes, offering a real path to stable housing for residents.

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U.S. and GE Vernova plan to begin stabilizing Venezuela's power grid

The United States says the agreement with GE Vernova could begin stabilizing Venezuela’s deteriorating power grid within six months to a year. The first phase focuses on restoring equipment and bringing existing assets back into working order, with the longer-term goal of improving electricity service across the country.

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Top medical groups urge Americans to get flu, COVID, and RSV shots

Leading U.S. medical organizations have urged most Americans to get vaccinated against flu, COVID-19, and RSV ahead of the coming season. Their guidance cites strong evidence that the shots reduce hospitalizations and serious illness, especially for older adults, pregnant women, and immunocompromised people.

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New sensors can spot water pollution in real time

Researchers have developed next-generation sensors that detect water pollution as it happens, improving the chance of catching contamination quickly. The advance could help protect ecosystems and drinking water supplies during floods, droughts, and heavy rains.

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Ukraine has built world-leading prosthetics during wartime

Ukraine has developed advanced prosthetics despite the disruption of war, turning urgent need into a strong domestic capability. The work helps amputees regain mobility and independence while strengthening the country’s rehabilitation system.

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London’s ULEZ linked to healthier lung growth in children

A major study found that London children’s lung growth improved after the Ultra Low Emission Zone was introduced, helping them catch up with children in Luton. Researchers said the cleaner air was strongly associated with faster lung growth and lower pollution exposure.

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21 kidnapped people rescued in Kogi State

Security operatives rescued 15 NYSC members and six other kidnapped people in Kogi State after a coordinated search-and-rescue operation. The victims were freed from kidnappers in Ofu Local Government Area and are now receiving medical attention before reuniting with their families.

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NASA’s Roman Space Telescope Launches Successfully

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. The mission will help scientists survey the cosmos, study dark energy and dark matter, and search for distant planets.

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Global solidarity campaign has helped free 32 imprisoned defenders

A worldwide campaign built around public visibility has helped secure freedom for 32 detained or disappeared human rights defenders since 2020. The effort uses petitions, witness statements, and cross-border amplification to make continued detention harder to ignore.

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Roman Telescope Begins Commissioning in Space

After launch, NASA’s Roman Space Telescope has entered commissioning as controllers check systems and prepare the observatory for science operations. The mission is designed to deliver wide-field views of the universe and new data on dark energy, dark matter, and exoplanets.

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Pacific region launches NZD 17.9 million climate mobility program

Pacific leaders launched a NZD 17.9 million regional program to support climate mobility partnerships across the region. The initiative is meant to help communities facing climate-related displacement and adaptation challenges.

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Children’s outreach mental health team expands to Žďár region

FOKUS Vysočina will extend its children’s outreach team to the Žďár nad Sázavou district starting in September. The service supports children with mental health challenges and their families, making professional help available in four districts of the Vysočina region.

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Georgia pardons 226 people, including jailed protesters

Georgia’s president pardoned 226 people on Mariamoba, including nine protesters who had been serving prison sentences. The measure also cleared the records of three others and resulted in immediate releases.

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London Surgeons Perform First Successful AI-Assisted Brain Tumour Operation

Neurosurgeons at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in London have carried out the world's first successful AI-assisted operation to remove a brain tumour, saving the sight of 48-year-old patient Rhys Hibbert. The AI system analyzed real-time camera footage during surgery to help identify and avoid critical anatomy in the brain, and the patient has since recovered.

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Meta to Pay $16.68 Billion in Nationwide Settlement Over Harm to Children

Nearly every U.S. state attorney general joined a five-year, bipartisan investigation that found Meta designed Instagram features to addict children and hid the resulting mental health harm. The $16.68 billion settlement sends real money to states — Mississippi alone gets at least $189 million for schools and child-safety programs.

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Shingles vaccine linked to lower risk of heart attack and stroke

A study of 70,000 people in the US found that those who received the two-dose Shingrix shingles vaccine had a 12% lower risk of cardiovascular diagnosis over the following three and a half years. Researchers say the effect, if confirmed, could be comparable to taking daily blood pressure medication and could help prevent thousands of deaths a year.

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Saudi Arabia to invest €6 billion in three theme parks near Paris, creating 22,000 jobs

Saudi Arabia is investing six billion euros in building three theme parks near Paris, according to the French presidency. The project is expected to create around 22,000 direct jobs in the region.

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NHS England to offer free at-home cervical cancer testing kits

NHS England will roll out free home HPV testing kits to women who have missed their in-person cervical screening appointments, aiming to reach up to 4 million eligible women who are currently overdue. The self-testing initiative is part of the NHS's goal to eliminate cervical cancer in England by 2040.

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Personalized brain stimulation can ease chronic pain

Personalized brain stimulation has been shown to ease chronic pain, offering relief for people whose pain has persisted despite other treatment. That makes it a meaningful medical advance with real-life impact.

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Tanzania's New Mega-Dam Now Supplies Half the Country's Electricity

The Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project, a dam Tanzania's founding president dreamed of building fifty years ago, has come fully online and now generates roughly half of the nation's electricity. Tanzania financed and built the project entirely on its own, without foreign funding.

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Nepal-Born Entrepreneur Builds $110 Million Tech Firm, Hires 200+ Back Home

Pukar Hamal, who grew up in a remote Nepali village before immigrating to the US, founded cybersecurity firm SecurityPal, now valued at $110 million and serving clients like OpenAI and Figma. In 2023 he opened a security operations hub in Kathmandu that now employs more than 210 Nepali IT professionals, using AI to process security reviews that used to take weeks in as little as 24 hours, part of his push to build what he calls 'Silicon Peaks' in Nepal.

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Uganda declared free of its latest polio outbreak

Uganda and four other African countries have been cleared of recent polio outbreaks after independent assessments found no evidence the virus is still spreading, the World Health Organization said. Uganda first detected poliovirus in May 2024, which prompted health authorities to strengthen surveillance and outbreak response before bringing transmission to a halt.

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South Papua to Get 360 New Solar Power Systems for Villages and Clinics

South Papua province is rolling out about 360 solar power systems in 2026 to bring reliable electricity to villages and public health facilities that currently lack it. Officials say the program, coordinated with Indonesia's national energy ministry, targets areas where unreliable power has hampered schooling and medical care, with further installations planned in coming years.

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Saudi dissident freed after nearly five years held in Bulgaria

Rights campaigner Abdulrahman al-Khalidi, who fled Saudi Arabia, has been released after Bulgarian authorities held him for four years and ten months on national-security grounds. His release ends one of the region's longest-running immigration detentions of a political refugee.

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Botswana launches polio vaccination drive to reach 272,000 children

The World Health Organization and partner organizations launched a polio vaccination campaign in Botswana aimed at reaching more than 272,000 children under the age of five. The drive gives each child a chance at protection from the disease.

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Free tutoring helped more than 8,000 students in Toamasina

After cyclone disruptions, the Fanjiry association supported education in Toamasina with free tutoring for CEPE, BEPC, and baccalaureate candidates. The program reached about 8,200 students and helped schools post strong exam results, including some with a 100% pass rate.

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North Iowa housing projects win $2.26 million to build 133 new homes

Four housing developments in Mason City, Clear Lake, and Ventura received more than $2.26 million in state tax credits to help create 133 new residential units. The projects are part of a larger statewide effort to expand workforce housing in Iowa.

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Japan is sending helicopters to help fight wildfires in Kalimantan

Japan is providing three helicopters to support wildfire response in Kalimantan from September 12 to 19, 2026. The deployment is intended to strengthen firefighting efforts and help contain the fires more quickly.

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Workers in Monclova move closer to receiving a major payout from AHMSA and Minosa claims

A court approved the final worker lists ahead of the upcoming auction, setting a total pool of 19.25 billion pesos to be distributed among families affected by the AHMSA and Minosa crisis. The decision advances compensation for employees with preferred and non-preferred labor claims.

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Ghana pays $3.5 million to help scholarship students stay in school

Ghana’s Scholarships Secretariat has paid about US$3.5 million to the University of Memphis to settle a major portion of outstanding tuition fees for Ghanaian scholarship students. The payment helps reduce a financial burden that had threatened their studies and keeps more students on track to complete their degrees.

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Cellulose boom has transformed Mato Grosso do Sul's economy with jobs and exports

Mato Grosso do Sul's cellulose industry has grown from an emerging sector into one of the state's main economic engines. Employment rose from 7,004 workers in 2010 to 24,430 in 2025, while export revenue climbed from $431.4 million to $3.12 billion.

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Britain allocates €116 million to strengthen Ukraine's air defenses for winter

The United Kingdom is providing £100 million, about €116 million, to reinforce Ukraine’s air defenses ahead of winter. The package includes Patriot missiles, air-defense interceptors, artillery ammunition, and drones.

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Supermarket chain will keep its name, stores, and jobs after takeover

A supermarket chain in Ishikawa is being acquired in a deal that keeps the company name, its stores, and local employment in place. The agreement preserves 20 supermarkets in the prefecture while avoiding a shutdown of the business.

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Major Kigali access road project begins in Rwanda

Rwanda and China have started work on a major 10.3-kilometre access road linking Prince House, Giporoso and Masaka in Kigali. The project is expected to improve traffic flow, road safety, and access to jobs, markets and essential services.

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Le Dantec Hospital Is Due for Delivery in April 2027, with Four New Regional Hospitals Announced

Senegal’s government says the reconstruction of Aristide Le Dantec Hospital in Dakar will be delivered in April 2027. It also announced four new regional hospitals, a move that should strengthen access to care across the country.

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$5.9m funding secures the future of Telford farm institute

A $5.9 million funding package will secure the future of the long-standing Telford farm institute. The support helps preserve an important training institution for students and the rural sector.

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Senegal mobilizes 7.2 billion CFA francs to empower communities affected by leprosy

Senegal has launched a 2026–2030 program backed by 7.2 billion CFA francs to support the economic and social empowerment of communities affected by leprosy. The initiative is aimed at improving livelihoods for people who have long faced stigma and exclusion.

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Free satellite internet is restoring communication in flood-hit Rasuwa

DishHome and Eutelsat OneWeb have provided free satellite internet in parts of Rasuwa after flood damage knocked out telecom and internet infrastructure. The service is helping affected residents keep communicating and sharing information while recovery continues.

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Magadi Hospital keeps serving patients despite ownership dispute

Medical services at Magadi Hospital are continuing without interruption even as a dispute involving Tata Chemicals and the government unfolds. The level-four hospital still provides maternity, surgery, outpatient care, and inpatient treatment to residents who rely on it.

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Morocco opens 15 new primary health centers to bring care closer to residents

Fifteen primary care facilities have entered service across several Moroccan regions after being rehabilitated and equipped. The centers will serve more than 375,000 people with general consultations, chronic disease follow-up, maternal and child care, school health, and respiratory disease screening.

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Court restores ITA place to student barred over health check

A federal appeals court upheld a ruling that allows a student approved for the ITA engineering program to enroll after he was ruled unfit in a medical inspection. The court said the condition did not prevent him from carrying out the intellectual demands of the course.

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Ukraine restores safer power supply to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Ukraine ended nearly three weeks of diesel-only operation at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. The UN nuclear watchdog called the move a crucial step in reducing the risk of a nuclear accident.

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Three babies are born safely in Bishkek after a high-risk quadruplet pregnancy

Doctors at Kyrgyzstan’s National Center for Maternal and Child Health performed a cesarean section on a woman who became pregnant with quadruplets naturally. The pregnancy was high-risk, but three babies were delivered safely after one fetus stopped developing earlier in the pregnancy.

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Japan sends helicopters to help Indonesia fight wildfires

Japan is providing three Chinook helicopters and support personnel to help Indonesia's wildfire response in Kalimantan. The aid strengthens firefighting efforts and adds international support for protecting communities and forests.

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Japan funds food and nutrition support for refugees in Zimbabwe

Japan has contributed JPY200 million to support food and nutrition assistance at Tongogara Refugee Settlement. The aid will help meet immediate needs while also strengthening refugees’ resilience and self-reliance.

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Osaka hospital begins work on a baby hatch and confidential birth system

Renovation has started at a hospital in Izumisano, Osaka Prefecture, to prepare a baby hatch for parents who cannot raise their children and a confidential birth system for women who want to give birth without revealing their identity publicly. The plan is meant to give vulnerable families a safer option and is one of the first of its kind in Japan.

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Thailand plans disaster insurance for 30 million households

Thailand plans to launch a national disaster insurance scheme covering 30 million households against floods, windstorms, and earthquakes. The state says it will budget about 15.5 billion baht a year for premiums, which could give families broader protection against major losses.

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Woman wins pension after nearly 50-year fight for benefits

A woman with a severe disability won the right to receive survivor pension benefits nearly five decades after her father’s death. The court also ordered back pay, turning a long-denied entitlement into real financial support for someone who has needed lifelong care.

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Woman reported missing in Coahuila is found alive after days of searching

After several days of searching, a 45-year-old woman who had been reported missing in Múzquiz was found alive in Nava. The case ended in a coordinated rescue effort by security and justice authorities in Coahuila.

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More rowi are released back into the wild

More rowi, New Zealand’s rarest kiwi, have been released as part of conservation efforts on the West Coast. Each release helps strengthen the survival prospects of the species.

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Africa is strengthening disease early warning through wastewater surveillance

Rwanda Biomedical Centre and partners are advancing an Africa-wide wastewater and environmental surveillance platform to detect disease threats earlier. The system is meant to improve public health preparedness by helping labs, health institutions, and researchers spot outbreaks sooner.

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Akdital opens its first hospital in Riyadh

The Moroccan hospital group Akdital has inaugurated its first hospital outside Morocco in Riyadh, and the facility is already receiving patients. The new hospital adds 140 beds and more than 50 specialties, expanding access to care in the Saudi capital.

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Dangote refinery opens a major share sale to millions of retail investors

Aliko Dangote has launched Africa’s largest public share sale, opening ownership of his $20 billion refinery to ordinary investors across the continent. The offering is designed to broaden participation and let retail investors buy into a major industrial asset.

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Rwanda’s gorilla naming tradition has helped transform conservation

Rwanda’s Kwita Izina program has grown over two decades into a major conservation success story for mountain gorillas. The tradition has helped spotlight protection efforts, support tourism, and strengthen community livelihoods around the parks.

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Missing Durban pilot is found alive after a two-day search

Durban helicopter pilot Slade Thomas has been found alive after being reported missing over the weekend. The outcome ends a tense search and brings relief to his family and rescuers.

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Sierra Leone’s former president returns home after treason charges were dropped

Ernest Bai Koroma has returned to Freetown after treason charges against him were dropped. The development resolves a major legal and political cloud around the former president and marks a clear personal victory for him.

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Springboks secure another victory in the rivalry series

The Springboks won the third Test 29-24 and now lead the rivalry series 2-1. The result is another strong sporting achievement for South Africa's national team.

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One Acre Fund expands farmer-centered agriculture support in Rwanda

One Acre Fund is expanding a farmer-focused agriculture program in Rwanda that combines seeds, fertilizer, credit, training, and market support. The initiative is designed to make it easier for farmers to get what they need in one place and improve their harvests and incomes.

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Kenya opens a major water supply project worth 1.3 billion shillings

Kenya has inaugurated a 1.3 billion-shilling water project in Kajiado North. The project should improve access to reliable water for local households and services.

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Namibia launches digital system to speed up disability grant processing

Namibia has introduced a digital medical assessment framework to cut delays in disability grant approvals and improve access to monthly support. The system is meant to remove administrative bottlenecks and make payments more efficient for eligible recipients.

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Czech athlete Matěj Lukeš becomes world champion in modern pentathlon

Matěj Lukeš won the modern pentathlon world title in China, moving from sixth place in the final event to first. His victory makes him only the second Czech athlete ever to win the world championship in the sport.

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Lemon festival brings new support for farmers and clean water to Manandriana

At a lemon festival in Ambovombe-Centre, the government backed local growers with plans to revive the citrus industry and improve market access. The visit also included the opening of a drinking-water system meant to serve nearly 12,000 residents.

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Volunteer medics bring free healthcare to people experiencing homelessness in Melbourne

Volunteer clinicians with Street Side Medics are providing free primary healthcare to people experiencing homelessness in Melbourne and across Australia. The service gives vulnerable people access to care they might otherwise go without, with patients describing it as life-changing support.

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Mediation leads to complaint withdrawal and release of detainees in the Babacar Fall case

Journalist Babacar Fall withdrew his complaint after mediation involving community and family representatives. Following the withdrawal, the prosecutor ordered the release of the people who had been held in custody in the case.

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Eastern State of Mexico recovery plan reaches 40% completion with 121 projects underway

The Eastern State of Mexico recovery plan has reached 40% completion, with 121 public works in progress. Officials say the program will benefit more than 10 million residents across the region.

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Noto train line fully reopens after flood damage

Rail service on the Noto line has fully resumed after 11 days of disruption from heavy-rain damage. Local residents and visitors welcomed the return of the line, which restores an important transport link in the region.

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Hospital in Medenine performs its first pacemaker implants on four patients

The Habib Bourguiba University Hospital in Medenine carried out its first-ever pacemaker implant procedures on four patients, with support from specialist teams from Tunis and Sahloul in Sousse. The milestone expands advanced cardiac care in southern Tunisia.

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Tamworth palliative care expansion reaches a key construction milestone

The Nioka Palliative Care Unit at Tamworth Hospital has reached a key milestone with its first major concrete pour completed. The expansion will double the unit’s capacity and add new care spaces for patients and families.

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Cancer treatment services are being brought closer to residents in the north

Patients in Arusha and nearby areas no longer need to travel long distances to access cancer care. The expanded services ease the burden on families and improve access to timely treatment.

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Luanda to receive $657.8 million to expand clean water access

Angola has approved a $657.8 million investment to rehabilitate, modernize, and expand Luanda’s drinking-water network. The project aims to reduce shortages in neighborhoods that still lack reliable supply.

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Saly Sarr becomes Senegal's first Diamond League champion

Triple jumper Saly Sarr won the Diamond League final, giving Senegal its first-ever champion in the series. Her breakout season also included a national record and a new benchmark for Senegalese athletics.

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German startup launches a rocket into space, marking a breakthrough for European spaceflight

A Bavarian startup has succeeded in sending a rocket into space and placing satellites into orbit, a major step for Europe’s private space sector. The launch shows that German-built hardware can reach orbit and opens the door to future satellite missions.

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Coffee sales in Tanzania have reached Sh1 trillion

Coffee sales by farmers in Tanzania have climbed to more than Sh1 trillion. The milestone points to a major income boost for growers and the wider agricultural economy.

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Peace officials and parties work to ensure peaceful first BARMM parliamentary election

Philippine peace officials and political parties are coordinating to help ensure the first Bangsamoro parliamentary election succeeds peacefully. The effort supports a historic democratic milestone for the Bangsamoro region and the broader peace process.

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Detectives rescue two missing minors and arrest a suspect

Detectives rescued two minors who had allegedly been abducted in Mombasa County and arrested a suspect. The children were safely recovered after the police operation.

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Kenya’s textile workers get a reprieve as the U.S. extends AGOA

The U.S. has extended AGOA through December 31, 2028, preserving duty-free access for Kenyan goods and easing fears for workers in the textile sector. The move is expected to protect about 6,600 jobs that had been at risk and gives exporters more time to plan production and investment.

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Filip Hrgović becomes Croatia’s first heavyweight world champion

Filip Hrgović won the vacant IBF world heavyweight title in London after stopping Moses Itauma in the ninth round. The victory made him Croatia’s first heavyweight world champion and marked a major milestone in his career.

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Filip Hrgović becomes a heavyweight world champion

Filip Hrgović has become the first Croatian world champion in the heavyweight division. The victory is a major sporting milestone and a standout achievement in his career.

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Tarija gets a 3 billion boliviano investment plan for development works

A new investment plan for Tarija will fund basic sanitation, water capture, school and health infrastructure, housing, and road rehabilitation. The package is aimed at delivering practical improvements that residents can feel in daily life.

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Tanzania plans secondary schools in every village

Tanzania has set out a plan to expand secondary schooling so that every village can have access. The initiative could bring classrooms and laboratories much closer to students across the country.

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Argentine court orders Nazi-looted painting returned to the heir

A court in Mar del Plata ordered the return of a Giacomo Ceruti painting that the Nazis stole during World War II from Jewish art dealer Jacques Goudstikker. The work was identified in a photo from the home of a former aide to Hermann Göring and will be returned to the rightful heir, Marei von Saher.

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New Sydney support hub opens for domestic violence survivors

A heritage building at Ashfield Police Station has been turned into The Cottage, a specialist support centre for domestic violence survivors. The hub gives victim-survivors a place to seek help, access services, and report to police in one safer setting.

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B.C. food giveaway sets Guinness World Record

A produce giveaway in Surrey, British Columbia, distributed more than half a million pounds of imperfect fruits and vegetables to roughly 30,000 people. The event set a Guinness World Record and turned food that might have been wasted into free groceries for local families.

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Patrol boats are being deployed in the English Channel to support migrant rescues

Frontex is sending patrol boats to help with search-and-rescue operations in the English Channel. The vessels are intended to support people in distress rather than intercept them, adding rescue capacity to a dangerous crossing route.

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Virtual reality program aims to train one million people in first aid

An initiative called #MocPomoc uses virtual reality to teach basic first aid in about 15 minutes. Its goal is to train one million people so more bystanders can respond correctly when someone collapses.

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Lead-pipe replacement program expands to protect families and save them money

New York City is accelerating a free program to replace dangerous lead water pipes for affected homes. The work will protect families from lead exposure and can save eligible homeowners thousands of dollars.

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Philippines expands government assistance for poor college and vocational students

President Marcos signed a law widening government aid for students in college or vocational programs from poor households, including eligible Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program beneficiaries. The measure should make higher education and job training more attainable for low-income families.

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Morocco's health insurance coverage reaches 25.08 million people

Morocco’s compulsory health insurance covered 25.08 million beneficiaries in 2025, up 3% from 2024. The expansion also came with a sharp rise in benefits paid out, reflecting broader access to care for millions of people.

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Schools in Moquegua post a 19-point rise in satisfactory performance

Schools in Moquegua participating in the Reimagina program raised the share of students reaching satisfactory performance from 13% in 2022 to 32% in 2025. The improvement covers 42 schools and points to a meaningful boost in learning outcomes across the region.

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Uganda launches digital ward rounds to bring specialists to rural patients

Chil Group has launched the E-Ward Round Platform, which lets urban specialists join real-time inpatient care for patients in rural health facilities. The system connects rural clinicians with specialist expertise and patient records, helping people in remote areas access higher-level care without long travel.

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Kenyan counties are keeping HIV services running after donor funding cuts

Several Kenyan counties are using local revenue, service integration, and new staffing arrangements to maintain HIV treatment and support after a drop in American aid. Migori, Kisumu, Homa Bay, Siaya, and Nairobi are among the counties adapting so patients can keep receiving care without disruption.

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Kazakhstan’s Planned Alatau City Is Moving Ahead With Billions in Investment and Jobs

Alatau City’s investment pipeline has grown to 67 projects worth nearly $6.9 billion, with plans that could create around 55,000 jobs. The project is advancing from planning toward implementation and could become a major new economic center near Almaty.

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Morocco launches a 2030 mental health plan backed by nearly 4 billion dirhams

Morocco has introduced a new mental health roadmap with nearly 4 billion dirhams in funding. The plan aims to expand care for people affected by mental health conditions and strengthen the country’s support system.

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China sends more relief supplies and DNA experts to help Nepal

China has sent another shipment of emergency relief supplies to Nepal, including tents, blankets, medical protective gear, satellite communications equipment, and other urgently needed items. A team of DNA identification experts is also joining the effort to help authorities with disaster-response work.

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Western Cape lenacapavir rollout reaches more than 3,600 HIV prevention starts

The Western Cape’s rollout of lenacapavir has passed 3,600 initiations, expanding access to a long-acting HIV prevention injection. The uptake includes many people who were not previously using oral PrEP, giving the story meaningful public-health impact.

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2026 Yidan Prize honors education changemakers improving children's lives

The Yidan Prize Foundation announced its 2026 laureates in Hong Kong, recognizing scholars and practitioners who have advanced education research and development. The awards highlight evidence-based work aimed at improving learning and life outcomes for children in vulnerable and low-resource communities.

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Scientists may have spotted the first signs of dark matter particles

Researchers say they may have detected the first signs of dark matter particles, a potential milestone for physics. If confirmed, the finding could open a new path for understanding one of the universe’s biggest mysteries.

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Uruguay cuts the cost of 12 medicines for patients

Uruguay added 12 medicines to its therapeutic formulary, expanding access to treatments for conditions including COPD, diabetes and endometriosis. In many cases, patients will pay about 300 pesos instead of thousands, easing the burden on people who need ongoing care.

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Uruguay expands free meningococcal vaccination to children aged 6 to 8

Uruguay’s Health Ministry opened new vaccination appointments for children aged 6 to 8, expanding the free meningococcal campaign. Officials said the rollout means all children and adolescents from 6 to 15 now have access to the vaccine, with further age groups to be added later.

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EU commits €15 million to support food security in Afghanistan

The European Union has committed €15 million to support food security and climate resilience in Afghanistan through the World Food Programme. The funding is intended to strengthen local food systems, help communities cope with climate impacts, and support livelihoods, including school feeding efforts.

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Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency recovered large sums of public funds

The EFCC says it recovered N1.23 trillion and $684.48 million over 34 months. The agency also reported thousands of investigations and convictions, indicating a substantial return of public resources.

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‘Stunning’ Percolation Proof Solves Decades-Old Puzzle About Phase Transitions

Researchers have proved a decades-old result in percolation theory, resolving a major mathematical puzzle about how phase transitions behave. The proof advances a foundational area of math with potential implications for physics and other scientific fields.

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Solar campaign pushes New Zealand closer to cheaper home energy

A sustained push by Rewiring Aotearoa helped put rooftop solar and household electrification at the center of New Zealand politics. The resulting policies aim to make home solar more affordable and remove barriers for ordinary households.

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Libya moves to build its own prosthetics industry

Libya is discussing ways to localize the prosthetics industry by attracting international companies to set up branches and centers in the country. If successful, the effort could improve access to prosthetic care and services for people who need them in Libya.

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Charity run will help hospice buy mobile ultrasound equipment

Hospic Vysočina is preparing its eighth annual charity run, with this year’s proceeds going toward a mobile ultrasound device for home hospice care. The equipment will let medical staff perform examinations directly in patients’ homes.

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Mississippi opens applications for opioid settlement grants

Mississippi’s Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Council is opening its grant application portal for organizations seeking support to address the overdose crisis. The program directs lawsuit dollars toward prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts across the state.

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Indigenous-led modular homes turn local timber into housing

The Skeetchestn Indian Band is turning timber on its territory into modular housing kits based on a traditional cultural design. The homes are described as efficient, durable and quick to assemble, offering a practical housing solution rooted in community knowledge.

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Madagascar mobilises 60 million litres of diesel to secure supply

Madagascar has arranged 60 million litres of gasoil to keep fuel flowing on the market. The agreement combines a loan of 20 million litres and the sale of 40 million litres to distributors, aiming to prevent shortages and stabilize supply for consumers and businesses.

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Japan's JICA Delivers Infection-Control Supplies to Boost DR Congo's Ebola Response

Japan's international cooperation agency JICA delivered a shipment of infection-prevention supplies to the DRC's health surveillance division in Kinshasa to strengthen the response to an Ebola outbreak in Ituri province. The donation supports frontline health workers and communities in the affected region.

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US Charity Donates $200,000 to Rehabilitate Venezuelan Medical Centers After Earthquakes

The American charity Project Hope has allocated more than $200,000 to rehabilitate medical centers in Venezuela, aiming to improve healthcare access for hundreds of thousands of patients. The initiative was announced by the head of the US diplomatic mission in Caracas, John Barrett, during a tour of affected facilities.

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Colorado women turned a jail strip-search scandal into a new law

After 117 women learned their jail strip searches had been recorded, they pushed for reform that became law in Colorado. The new rules limit when jails can conduct strip searches and require officers to inform people they are being recorded, with written approval needed to access the videos.

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Maternal and Newborn Care Improves at 55 Afghan Hospitals

UNICEF reports that maternal and newborn healthcare services are improving across 55 hospitals in Afghanistan under its High-Impact Value-Added (HIVA) project. The initiative has strengthened the skills of doctors, midwives and other health workers and supplied medical equipment to boost the quality of care.

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Nepal is bringing 10 new transmission lines online

Nepal is set to bring 10 new transmission lines into operation in fiscal year 2026/27, including major high-voltage projects. The expansion should strengthen the grid and improve electricity delivery for homes, businesses, and industry.

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Red Cross-Backed Program Supports Over 250 Children Orphaned by Ebola in Bunia

In Bunia, capital of DR Congo's Ituri province, at least 250 children who lost their parents to the Ebola outbreak are now receiving psychosocial, food, and material support. The assistance program is helping the orphaned children cope with their loss and meet their daily needs.

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Kenya’s home solar financing model is making clean power affordable

Kenya has built a strong off-grid solar market using local finance and pay-as-you-go payments, allowing households to buy solar systems in affordable installments. The model gives families reliable clean electricity and eventual ownership of the equipment, while helping the market expand.

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29 US states reach settlement forcing Meta to add child-safety protections on Instagram

Attorneys general from 29 states settled their lawsuit against Meta, securing a significant financial penalty plus what child-advocacy group Fairplay called the most significant injunctive relief yet from the company. The settlement requires Meta to disable Instagram overnight for minors' accounts and remove addictive features like visible like counts and plastic surgery filters.

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Clean air policies are measurably improving kids' health

New research shows that cutting traffic pollution reverses damage from dirty air in children. In London, curbing traffic emissions led to measured lung growth improvements in kids who had previously been stunted, while New York City policies that lowered prenatal pollution exposure also showed benefits for children's development.

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Liberian tailor builds vocational school training hundreds in rural Bong County

A tailor in Gbarnga, Liberia built a vocational training school that teaches sewing, tailoring, and literacy skills to hundreds of students while producing school uniforms. The school is being held up as a model for small businesses in Liberia's rural areas.

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96% of Residents in Namibia's Kavango East Region Know Their HIV Status

A new regional development report shows 96% of residents in Namibia's Kavango East region know their HIV status, with 97% of those diagnosed on treatment and 96% of treated patients virally suppressed. The figures, presented to the National Council, reflect major progress in the region's HIV testing and treatment programs.

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UNICEF Installs 18 Solar-Powered Water Pumping Systems Across Southern Libya

To mark World Water Week, UNICEF Libya announced it has installed 18 solar-powered water pumping systems across Sebha, Traghin, Tajrehi and Kufra in southwest and southeast Libya, bringing reliable clean water access to communities in the region.

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European Court Rules Turkish Philanthropist Osman Kavala Must Be Released Immediately

The European Court of Human Rights ruled 15-2 that Turkish businessman and philanthropist Osman Kavala must be released without further delay, after nearly nine years in detention stemming from the 2013 Gezi Park protests. It is the third time the ECtHR has ruled in Kavala's favor in this long-running case, adding fresh legal pressure on Turkey to free him.

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Nearly all Tai Po fire victims accept government buyback offer

Close to 95% of homeowners at Wang Fuk Court, the Hong Kong housing estate devastated by a deadly fire, have signed on to the government's buyback scheme, with 1,878 owners agreeing to sell their flats to the state. The plan gives residents a clear, funded path toward rehousing after the disaster.

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Tulalip Tribes win fight to keep sales tax revenue from Washington State

The Tulalip Tribes prevailed in a sales tax dispute with Washington State, securing the right to keep all sales taxes collected at their Quil Ceda Village development starting in July 2027. The ruling hands the tribe a lasting new revenue stream to fund community programs.

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Court order forces release of billions in climate grants for Black communities' water and sewage projects

A federal court ruling has forced the Trump administration to release billions of dollars in previously withheld climate grants earmarked for underserved communities. The unfrozen funding is expected to revive long-stalled infrastructure projects, including efforts to fix the water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi, and sewage problems across Alabama's Black Belt.