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Two workers were rescued alive after nine days trapped under avalanche debris in Nepal

Rescuers pulled two workers alive from a tunnel in central Nepal nine days after a devastating avalanche and flood disaster. The men, identified as Kabir Maharjan and Sanjay Sah, were taken for medical care after the dramatic rescue.

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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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Two workers rescued alive after nine days trapped in a Nepal tunnel

Rescuers in Nepal pulled two workers alive from a hydropower tunnel after they had been trapped for nine days. The rescue is a concrete lifesaving success and offers hope that more people may still be found.

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• Two workers were rescued alive in Nepal after 10 days underground ABC Color · translated from Spanish · 12h ago
• Two workers are rescued alive from a tunnel in Nepal after nine days Jornal de Brasília · translated from Portuguese · 14h ago
• Two workers were rescued alive from the Trishuli 3A tunnel after 10 days The Hindu · 18h ago
• Two tunnel workers are rescued alive in Nepal ten days after flooding ABC Color · translated from Spanish · 19h ago
• Worker rescued alive after nine days trapped in Nepal tunnel The Hindu · 12h ago
• Worker rescued alive from Nepal tunnel during ongoing operation The Hindu · 19h ago
• Two workers rescued alive after more than a week trapped in a tunnel in Nepal Hespress · translated from Arabic · 15h ago
• Two workers are rescued from a tunnel in Nepal, and more survivors are believed to remain ABC Color · translated from Spanish · 18h ago
• Two workers rescued alive from a tunnel in Nepal The Hindu · 19h ago
• Two trapped workers are rescued alive in Nepal KCCI 8 News · 19h ago

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Two people were rescued alive from a tunnel in Nepal after nine days

Rescuers in Nepal pulled two people alive from a hydropower tunnel nine days after devastating floods struck the country. The rescue came after teams searched through dangerous conditions following the disaster.

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Two people were rescued after nine days trapped in a deep tunnel

Two people were pulled to safety after being trapped in a deep tunnel for nine days. The rescue is a concrete, life-saving outcome and a strong human-interest story.

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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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Uganda Declared Ebola-Free After 42 Days Without New Cases

The World Health Organization has declared Uganda Ebola-free after 42 days with no new cases. That milestone signals the outbreak has been contained and offers relief to families and health workers across the country.

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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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Plant-Inspired Vaccines Could Reduce Waste and Improve Access

Researchers are drawing inspiration from a “resurrecting” plant to develop fridge-free vaccines. If successful, the approach could reduce millions of wasted doses and make vaccination easier in places with limited cold storage.

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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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Tiny Bermuda snail returns from the brink after a decade-long rescue effort

A button-sized native Bermuda snail that was once thought extinct has been brought back through a decade of conservation work. More than 100,000 snails have been bred and reintroduced, and the species is now established in six protected locations across Bermuda.

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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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Two workers are rescued alive from a Nepal tunnel a week after deadly floods

Nepalese rescue teams pulled two workers alive from a mud-filled tunnel more than a week after devastating floods hit the region. The men were the first workers found alive at the hydropower site, offering a rare moment of hope amid the ongoing disaster response.

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Man lived with a pig kidney for a record nine months

A patient lived with a genetically modified pig kidney for a record nine months, a notable milestone for transplant medicine. The case shows how xenotransplantation is progressing toward providing a bridge for people who need organs.

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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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Two people were rescued alive from a tunnel in Nepal nine days after the disaster

Rescuers in Nepal pulled two people alive from a tunnel connected to a hydropower project, after hearing voices from underground. The rescue came during an ongoing operation to find workers still trapped after the disaster.

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Injectable scaffold helps stroke-damaged brains rebuild in mice

Duke researchers developed an injectable scaffold that helped stroke-damaged brains grow new blood vessels, support nerve regrowth, and recover movement in mice. By eight weeks, the treated mice performed as well as healthy controls on a movement test, suggesting the approach could one day support stroke recovery.

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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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Transplant oncology is improving treatment for liver cancer

Transplant oncology is changing how some liver cancers are treated by using transplantation to remove tumors and restore healthy liver function in carefully selected patients. The approach offers a real chance at better survival for people who qualify, making it a meaningful medical advance.

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New sleep apnea pill cuts breathing events by 44%

A once-nightly pill cut breathing interruptions by about 44% in a major phase 3 sleep apnea trial while also improving oxygen levels and disease severity. The result could give patients a simpler alternative to devices like CPAP if it reaches the clinic.

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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) · 9d ago

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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 · 11d ago

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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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• Brazil authorizes import of experimental treatment for Lito Sousa Jornal de Brasília · translated from Portuguese · 4h ago

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Doctors in Aktau performed a complex neurosurgery on a newborn for the first time

Doctors performed a complex neurosurgical operation on a newborn diagnosed with meningo-radiculocele, a form of congenital spinal hernia. The case marks a first for Aktau and reflects a major medical capability win for the local health system.

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Russian doctors successfully removed a 17-kilogram tumor from a patient

Doctors in Russia successfully removed a 17-kilogram tumor from a patient. The operation is a major medical success for the patient, who is now on the path to recovery.

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New Zealand approves MDMA for severe PTSD treatment

New Zealand has approved the use of pharmaceutical-grade MDMA for treating severe post-traumatic stress disorder in a controlled clinical setting. The decision could expand options for people whose symptoms have been difficult to treat.

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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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Two people were rescued nine days after the Nepal flood

Nine days after the flash flood in Nepal, rescuers were able to save two people who had been feared trapped. The rescue stands out as a rare hopeful outcome amid a devastating disaster response effort.

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New public hospital opens, ending a seven-year medical care gap in southern Ulju

Ulju Hospital opened for treatment on Sept. 4, ending a seven-year lack of hospital-level medical care in the southern part of Ulju County. The new public hospital began seeing patients and is expected to improve access to essential care for local residents.

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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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Brazil aims to bring telehealth to every SUS unit within four years

Brazil’s health minister said the government wants telehealth available in 100% of SUS units within four years, expanding access to remote care. He said more than 80% of the network already has the technology, alongside millions of teleappointments and new AI-supported ICU monitoring.

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Syrians are rebuilding daily life as roads, bridges and community spaces reopen

Across Syria, residents are clearing rubble, reopening shops, restoring roads and bridges, and resuming ordinary celebrations like weddings. The piece describes families returning, community centers offering education and training, and people reclaiming everyday life after years of conflict.

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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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• NASA launches Roman Space Telescope to explore dark energy and distant worlds Scientific American · 5d ago
• NASA’s Roman Space Telescope launches into space Scientific American · 6d ago

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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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Roman Space Telescope Launches Into Orbit

NASA’s Roman Space Telescope has launched into space aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. The observatory is now on its way to studying the universe with a much wider field of view than earlier space telescopes.

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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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Saly Sarr wins the Diamond League triple jump

Senegalese athlete Saly Sarr won the women’s triple jump at the Silesia Diamond League with a leap of 15.08 meters. The performance set a new Senegalese record and marked her first Diamond League victory outside Africa.

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Senegal's Saly Sarr wins the Diamond League triple jump title and makes history

Saly Sarr won the Diamond League final in Brussels with a 14.96-meter leap, becoming the first Senegalese athlete to win the prestigious circuit. The victory caps a standout season and marks a major milestone for Senegalese athletics.

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Missing 6-year-old with special needs found safe by K-9 team

A nonverbal 6-year-old with special needs was found safe in a Delaware state park after a police K-9 tracked the child's scent into the woods. The child was wet, muddy, and barefoot, but healthy and safely reunited with family.

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Brazil approves experimental medicine for rare disease treatment in Lito Sousa's case

Brazil's health regulator authorized exceptional use of an experimental drug for Lito Sousa, who has Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. He is set to be the first patient to receive it through a compassionate-use program, giving a rare and serious case a real treatment pathway.

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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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Vietnam plans to recover 761 soldiers’ remains in Cambodia next dry season

Military Region 7 plans to search for and recover 761 remains of Vietnamese soldiers and experts in Cambodia during the 2026–2027 dry season. The long-running effort has already brought home more than 12,000 sets of remains over the past 25 years.

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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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Earlier detection and personalized treatment are improving survival chances for prostate cancer patients

Prostate cancer often progresses silently, so many men are diagnosed late. At Singapore’s National Cancer Centre, patients can access personalized care ranging from active surveillance to robotic surgery and modern radiotherapy techniques that improve the chance of survival.

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Lazismu raises 6 billion rupiah for earthquake relief in East Nusa Tenggara

Lazismu says it has collected 6 billion rupiah for its Indonesia Siaga program to support relief after the East Nusa Tenggara earthquake. The fundraising effort is a concrete example of large-scale community generosity.

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Dourados is set to join a remote ICU monitoring network for Brazil's public health system

Dourados is among the cities expected to receive the next expansion of a new SUS command center that monitors ICU patients remotely in real time. The system can alert medical teams to warning signs earlier, helping reduce complications and improve care in public hospitals.

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Luanda approves water network expansion for underserved neighborhoods

Angola has authorized work to rehabilitate, modernize, and expand the water distribution network in Luanda’s underserved gray zones. The project is aimed at improving access to drinking water for residents in the capital.

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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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PMI builds temporary classrooms and supports field hospital after earthquake in NTT

PMI is setting up temporary learning tents to help restore education for communities affected by the earthquake. The organization is also supporting a field hospital so emergency care can continue during recovery.

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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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Cunene boosts water storage with Ndue and Calucuve dams

Cunene province has strengthened its water-storage capacity with the completion of the Ndue and Calucuve dams. The projects are part of Angola’s drought-response program and are intended to improve water security for local communities.

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Morocco signs Africa’s largest solar-and-storage project in Midelt

A Chinese consortium has signed the contract for phase one of Noor Midelt 1, a large solar-and-storage project in Morocco. The project is meant to improve grid reliability, support renewable integration, and strengthen the country’s energy transition.

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• China signs on to major solar and storage project in Midelt Hespress · translated from Arabic · 1d ago

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Senegal's top court suspends the firing of 19 police trainees

Senegal’s Supreme Court suspended the dismissal of 19 police trainees after finding serious questions about the legality of the ministry’s decision. The ruling preserves their careers and pay while the case continues, giving the trainees immediate relief.

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FDA approves a new Alzheimer’s blood test doctors can order

The FDA has approved a blood test that primary care doctors can order to help detect Alzheimer’s disease earlier. That can speed up evaluation for people with memory or thinking problems and help them get treatment and support sooner.

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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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Syria’s cities are showing signs of everyday recovery after war

Across Damascus, Aleppo, Raqqa, Hama, and other cities, people are reopening shops, restoring neighborhoods, and celebrating weddings as daily life slowly returns. Returnees are rebuilding homes and community centers, while residents describe small but meaningful gains such as freer movement and renewed public life.

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Former Russian surveillance-system developer leaves Russia and takes internal documents with him

A young programmer who worked on Russia’s SORM surveillance system has left the country, taken an archive of internal technical documents with him, and is now living in France. The story also notes that he is contesting a rejected asylum claim, making it a rare account of an individual escaping a powerful surveillance apparatus.

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BYD Opens Its Indonesia Factory in Subang, Ready to Produce 150,000 EVs a Year

BYD has officially opened its factory in Subang, Indonesia, marking a major step for the country’s electric-vehicle industry. The facility is expected to produce up to 150,000 cars a year, bringing new industrial capacity and economic activity to the region.

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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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New nanostructure makes light conversion far more efficient

Researchers from Graz University of Technology, Harvard, and the University of Texas at Austin developed a new method for coupling light non-linearly. The approach is reported to make this kind of light conversion about 72,000 times more efficient than before, with possible applications in telecommunications and quantum technology.

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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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Tiny protein change helps advance a next-generation flu vaccine approach

Scientists found that a single amino acid swap makes a nanoparticle vaccine platform compatible with influenza hemagglutinin proteins. The work offers a blueprint for stabilizing flu targets and could support future vaccines against diverse influenza viruses.

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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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Uganda Development Bank Approves Shs 518 Billion to Fund 120 Job-Creating Projects

Uganda Development Bank approved 518.4 billion Ugandan shillings in new financing for 120 projects across the country and has already disbursed 502.2 billion shillings, according to the bank. Officials say the expanded lending is helping companies create jobs, raise production, and strengthen local economies.

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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.

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‘Huge Breakthrough’ in the Math of Imbalance

Mathematicians have made a major breakthrough in the study of imbalance, settling an important open problem in the field. The result advances foundational math and adds to the body of knowledge that underpins science and technology.

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Gavi Commits $13 Million to Fund Ebola-Related Vaccine Response

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, announced new funding to support the response to a Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak, a relative of Ebola. Of the total, $7 million will pay for 70,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine from the global Ebola vaccine stockpile, with a further $6 million going toward the broader outbreak response.

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Sierra Leone Connects Its First Major National Power Project in Nearly a Decade

Sungrow has commissioned the RESPITE Solar-plus-Storage Project in Sierra Leone, the country's first major national-scale power generation project to be completed and connected to the grid in almost ten years. The solar-and-battery-storage system is intended to strengthen the country's electricity supply.

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Angola opens a new youth center focused on inclusion and training

First Lady Ana Dias Lourenço inaugurated the Olukeno Youth Center in Ondjiva, Cunene province. The center is intended to support social inclusion, training, and the development of young people.

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Public health system adds private eye surgeries to cut waiting times in Campo Grande

Brazil's health ministry contracted a private eye hospital in Campo Grande to perform ophthalmology procedures for public-patient care. The plan covers 624 procedures in Mato Grosso do Sul and is part of a broader effort to reduce specialist wait times across the country.

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Bolivia unveils a plan for round-the-clock care and a single digital health record

Bolivia presented its National Health Plan 2026-2030 in Brasília, including proposals for a new General Health Law, a single digital medical record, and integrated networks with 24/7 care. If implemented, the reforms would make access to care more continuous and coordinated for patients across the country.

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UNITEPC’s dental prosthetics program wins Cochabamba’s top social project award

Cochabamba’s municipal program Cochamun recognized UNITEPC’s Dental Prosthetics program for its social impact. The program says it has restored smiles for more than 15,000 vulnerable people through its community service work.

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Senegal launches official youth Olympics community program

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye launched the official DUNDAL JOJ program linked to Dakar 2026, kicking off a nationwide initiative that will involve all 14 regions of Senegal. The program is designed to build momentum and public participation ahead of the Youth Olympic Games.

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Morocco welcomed 14.1 million tourists in the first eight months of the year

Morocco received 14.1 million tourists by the end of August 2026, up 4.5% from the same period in 2025. The country also passed two million visitors in August for the first time, marking a new tourism milestone.

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Peru approves master plan for the Corío port terminal

Peru’s National Port Authority approved the master plan for the Corío port terminal in Islay, laying the technical groundwork for the project. The plan is intended to strengthen logistics and trade links in southern Peru, including commerce with Brazil.

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Sorana Cîrstea reaches the US Open round of 16 for the second time in her career

Sorana Cîrstea defeated Jasmine Paolini to advance to the US Open round of 16. The win is her second career appearance in the tournament's fourth round.

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120 Senegalese migrants begin their voluntary return from Morocco

A first group of 120 Senegalese is leaving Morocco by land to return home through Mauritania. The operation is part of a voluntary repatriation effort coordinated by Senegalese and Moroccan authorities, with more returnees expected soon.

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Burlington moves its headquarters to Philadelphia with a $370 million investment

Burlington will relocate its headquarters from New Jersey to Philadelphia after more than 50 years and invest $370 million in the move. The company also plans to transfer about 1,500 employees, bringing a meaningful economic boost to the city.

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Morocco ends the 2026 Mediterranean Games with a historic medal haul

Morocco finished the Mediterranean Games in Taranto, Italy, with a record 44 medals, including 16 golds. The result placed the delegation seventh overall and marked one of its strongest performances at the event.

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Kazakhstan finishes a key railway link that will speed up freight on the Middle Corridor

Kazakhstan completed the track connection on the Moyynty–Kyzylzhar railway line, a 323.3-kilometer project that will strengthen the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route. Once opened, it is expected to shorten freight routes, ease congestion on another rail section, and increase container-train speed and capacity.

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Elena Rybakina is on the verge of becoming world No. 1

Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina is close to reaching the top of the WTA rankings, a major career milestone for one of the country's leading athletes. The story highlights her strong season and the possibility of taking the No. 1 spot.

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Kazakhstan will launch an automatic emissions monitoring system

Kazakhstan is rolling out an automatic emissions monitoring system designed to track pollution more accurately. The system is intended to improve oversight of industrial emissions and strengthen efforts to reduce pollution.

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Kazakh-language AI project aims to preserve culture and improve translation

A Kazakh-language AI benchmark and text corpus are being built to improve language models in grammar, translation, speech recognition, and cultural understanding. The project also aims to reduce culturally inaccurate responses and strengthen digital support for Kazakh heritage.

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Kazakhstan Keeps Pediatricians in Local Clinics

Kazakhstan’s health ministry plans to preserve pediatric departments in clinics where enough specialists are available, so children can keep receiving primary care from pediatricians near home. The change is meant to keep care more specialized and accessible for families.

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FIFA women’s football campaign launches in northern Uganda

FUFA has launched a three-day FIFA Women’s Football Campaign in Lira City to grow grassroots girls’ football across northern Uganda. The programme includes coaching workshops, small-sided games, skills activities, and safeguarding and gender-equality sessions to expand participation and opportunity for young girls.

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Ilo utility and Southern Peru move to restart wastewater treatment project

EPS Ilo and Southern Peru held a working meeting to review technical information and coordinate steps to restart the new Media Luna wastewater treatment plant project. If completed, the project would improve sanitation infrastructure for the area.

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Astronomers discover a star that could reveal the Milky Way’s black hole spin

Astronomers have identified S301, a star orbiting extremely close to Sagittarius A*, the black hole at the center of the Milky Way. Its unusual orbit could help researchers directly measure the black hole’s spin, a first for this kind of observation.

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Alex Eala reaches the US Open third round for the first time

Alex Eala and Iva Jovic both reached the third round of the US Open, a career first for each player at this tournament. Eala’s run marks a meaningful breakthrough on one of tennis’s biggest stages, with the match also highlighting a friendly rivalry between two rising players.

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Jesup teen celebrates two years cancer-free as Iowa Hawkeyes Kid Captain

Kaelyn O’Brien will spend her 14th birthday as a Kid Captain for an Iowa Hawkeyes game while celebrating being more than two years cancer-free. The recognition turns a personal recovery milestone into a special public honor for the Jesup teen.

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Governor de Kort welcomed Curaçao's Little League world champions

Curaçao’s Little League champions were received by Governor Mauritsz de Kort after their historic World Series victory in Williamsport. The team was congratulated for a remarkable achievement that brought pride to the island.

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Native women are carrying on a historic healthcare legacy in Nebraska

More than 110 years after Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte's death, a new generation of Native women in Nebraska is entering healthcare and some are choosing to serve on their own reservation. The story highlights a lasting community benefit: more homegrown medical care and a stronger local health legacy.

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Home solar owners are earning money by selling excess electricity back to the grid

Millions of people with solar panels and batteries are using software to manage their power and sell surplus electricity back to the grid. The setup gives households a new way to earn money while making better use of clean energy.

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Moquegua approves housing project for local families

The Moquegua Regional Council approved the initial version of the property purchase contract for the Las Diamelas housing project. The move advances a plan to build homes for families in the region.

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Philippines law puts the poorest students first for college subsidies

A new law in the Philippines aims to prioritize the country’s poorest students for college subsidies. It is meant to direct aid more fairly after low-income students lost part of their previous share.

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This week’s good news roundup highlights medical and conservation wins

This roundup includes a new tool described as ‘superhuman’ for spotting heart disease, a move by France to slow fast fashion, and a species recovery story. It gathers several concrete positive developments that have already happened.

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OpenAI pledges $1 billion to help defenders protect essential services

OpenAI is committing $1 billion in subsidized access, training, technical support, and partnerships for organizations that protect essential services. The program is aimed first at U.S. water utilities, power grid operators, local governments, community banks, nonprofits, and open-source maintainers, with plans to expand internationally.

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Engineers are helping guide Nepal's flood rescue efforts

A WhatsApp group of engineers is helping rescuers search devastated hydropower sites in Nepal after a major flash flood. Their technical guidance is supporting efforts to find survivors and improve the rescue response.

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Yapacaní ends blockade after securing weekly diesel supplies

Yapacaní has lifted its road blockade after reaching an agreement with authorities for weekly fuel deliveries. The deal guarantees 300,000 liters of diesel for Yapacaní and 150,000 liters for San Juan de Yapacaní, easing pressure on local producers and transport.

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Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses Win First Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Title

Cameroon’s women’s national team finally won the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, beating Malawi 3-0 in the final. After losing three previous finals, the victory marks a historic breakthrough for the team and a major moment for women’s football in Africa.

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Thailand’s Nectec says its research generates more than 10 billion baht in annual economic impact

Thailand’s National Electronics and Computer Technology Center says its research creates more than 10 billion baht in annual economic impact. The agency is also increasing investment in quantum technology, physical AI, and space communications to strengthen the country’s technological capacity.

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Iowa awards more than $300,000 to warming shelter

The Iowa Attorney General’s Office has awarded more than $300,000 to a warming shelter, helping fund services for people in need. The money comes from opioid settlement funding directed toward programs and initiatives that address the crisis in the state.

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Healthcare system starts using new CT scanner

The Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System has begun using a new state-of-the-art CT scanner. The upgrade should improve imaging access and help clinicians diagnose and treat patients more quickly.

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Joburg mom’s R2.6 million water bill was reversed after a faulty meter was confirmed

A Johannesburg woman had an incorrect R2.6 million water bill reversed after testing showed the meter was faulty. The account was credited and the meter replaced, ending a long billing dispute.

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Study suggests psilocybin may protect against chemotherapy nerve damage

A mouse study found that psilocybin may help prevent nerve damage caused by chemotherapy, a side effect that can linger long after treatment ends. If the result holds up in human studies, it could improve quality of life for many cancer patients.

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Ozempic study finds an unexpected link to better mental health

Researchers analyzed nearly 15,000 patients and found that semaglutide was associated with a 21% lower risk of mental health problems. The study does not prove causation, but it points to a potentially meaningful benefit for people taking the drug.

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Morocco finishes the Mediterranean Games with 44 medals

Morocco closed the Taranto 2026 Mediterranean Games with 44 medals, including 16 golds, 9 silvers, and 19 bronzes. The haul placed the country seventh in the overall standings and capped a strong performance across multiple sports.

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Philippines approves pay increases for more than 93,000 public school staff

The Department of Budget and Management approved the release of P8.68 billion for salary upgrades covering 93,344 public school personnel. The raises apply to reclassified positions under the Expanded Career Progression system and improve pay for teachers and other education workers nationwide.

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Wildfire damage in Europe is down 35% from last year

The total area burned across Europe so far this year has fallen sharply compared with 2025. That means less land lost to fire, even as several countries still faced serious wildfire activity.

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Dutch support ship delivers drinking water to disaster-hit areas in Venezuela

Dutch support vessel Zr.Ms. Pelikaan has departed Curaçao carrying drinking water for communities in Venezuela affected by earthquakes. The shipment includes tens of thousands of liters of potable water sent in response to a request from Venezuelan authorities.

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Millions in student-loan debt have been forgiven

A government financial report says 44.8 million guilders in study-loan balances were written off because they had become old debt, bringing total exemptions to 47.8 million guilders. The move provides direct financial relief to affected students and borrowers.

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Indigenous plants give many Ghanaians a more affordable health option

Indigenous plants are helping many Ghanaians access care at lower cost, offering a practical alternative for households that rely on traditional medicine. The story highlights a real, ongoing health access benefit rather than a speculative claim.

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Man survives lightning strike in New York and gets help after getting back on his feet

A man in Staten Island survived a direct lightning strike while walking to his vehicle during a storm. He was able to stand up, call for help, and spent the night in the hospital before recovering without major injuries.

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Largest fibromyalgia genetics study identifies 26 risk factors

The biggest genetics study of fibromyalgia has identified 26 genetic risk factors linked to the pain disorder, including one in the Huntington’s disease gene. The findings could help researchers better understand fibromyalgia’s biological roots and guide future treatment research.

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Alex Eala begins US Open campaign with a favorable opening matchup

Alex Eala opens her US Open campaign against American qualifier Mary Stoiana, who is making her Grand Slam main-draw debut. The matchup gives Eala a clear chance to make a deep run at the year’s final major.

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Burkina Faso health workers train to strengthen HIV prevention and care

About twenty health personnel from Burkina Faso’s armed forces are taking part in a five-day training on HIV prevention, including PrEP and differentiated approaches. The goal is to improve counseling, prevention, and care across military health services in several regions.

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Toussiana launches a 1.5-hectare green belt to protect a dam and water resources

In Mou, in the commune of Toussiana, local authorities and World Waternet launched a reforestation campaign on a 1.5-hectare site beside the dam. The project is meant to secure water resources, support the dam’s long-term health, and restore local biodiversity.

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Maiquetía airport prepares to reopen flights after repairs

Venezuela’s main airport says its temporary terminals are ready, with flights expected to resume on September 1. The reopening marks a practical recovery step for travelers after the airport was damaged.

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Togolese citizens return home through voluntary repatriation from South Africa

About twenty Togolese arrived in Lomé on Sunday after a voluntary return from South Africa organized and financed by the Togolese state. The operation gave them a safe, supported route home and was presented as part of government assistance for citizens choosing to return.

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Mexico launches emotional education program for adolescents

Mexico has launched ABC de las emociones, a strategy that will give adolescents one weekly hour of emotional education and distribute 16 million guides. The program aims to support students with practical tools for understanding and managing emotions.

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Slovakia’s new school reform reaches all first graders

Slovakia has begun rolling out a curriculum reform for all first-grade pupils, affecting more than 57,000 children this year. The change updates how students are taught and assessed, and officials have been briefing schools and parents ahead of the new term.

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Pensioners in Bosnia and Herzegovina to receive higher payments, including July back pay

Pensioners will receive increased payments this Friday, and the July difference will be included with the August pension. The change gives retirees an immediate boost in income, not just a promised future adjustment.

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Kosovo parties agree on a joint presidential candidate to break the deadlock

Kosovo’s governing party and the opposition LDK agreed on former judge Bekim Sejdiu as a joint presidential candidate. The compromise could end months of political deadlock and let the new parliament be constituted.

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Liberia expands specialized healthcare outside Monrovia

Liberia is upgrading Jackson F. Doe Memorial Regional Referral Hospital in Tappita with newly built housing for healthcare workers and a new emergency unit. The project is part of a push to bring specialized care closer to people outside the capital.

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New rules aim to resolve long-running overseas student loan debts

New section 145A of the Student Loan Scheme Act is designed to help resolve longstanding student loan debts owed by borrowers now living overseas. It offers a path toward settlements and, in some cases, interest relief once repayment arrangements are agreed.

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Online education programmes are widening access to learning in Georgia

TBC’s Tech School, Campus, and IT Academy are helping make quality education more accessible across Georgia. The programmes are designed to reduce both geographic and financial barriers for learners.

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Zambia’s trade rises to K55.2 billion

Zambia’s total trade increased to K55.2 billion, according to ZamStats. The gain points to stronger commercial activity and a healthier economic backdrop for businesses and workers.

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Tonga launches its first national apprenticeship policy

Tonga has launched its first national apprenticeship policy, setting out a four-year framework to expand apprenticeships and improve the path from training into work. The policy gives young people and jobseekers a clearer route into employment and skills development.

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Fijian farmers gain a new export market in Naoero

Fiji has sent a second pilot shipment of export-quality produce to the Republic of Naoero as demand grows in the Northern Pacific. The trade link gives local farmers a new market for fresh fruits and vegetables and creates new income opportunities.

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New Zealand student loan repayments set to fall for graduates who stay

New policy would lower compulsory student loan repayments from 12% to 10% for graduates who remain in New Zealand. That gives borrowers a direct financial break and should leave more money in their pockets each payday.

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A new guide aims to reduce discrimination in Mexico’s criminal justice system

A feminist justice network has published a guide to combat violence and discriminatory practices against women in the penal system. The proposal is meant to improve training, accountability, working conditions, and public spending in ways that reduce everyday re-victimization.

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Black bears are slowly making a comeback in the lower Mississippi River basin

After decades of overhunting and habitat loss, black bears are gradually recolonizing parts of the lower Mississippi River basin. The comeback suggests conservation and habitat recovery are allowing the species to return to its historic range.

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California dairy farm’s biogas project is cutting emissions and saving money

A California dairy farm has put a biogas system to work that captures methane from manure and turns it into usable energy. The project is expected to cut the farm’s climate impact while saving more than $1 million a year in energy costs.

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Fifty bicycles from Jihlava will help schoolchildren in Gambia

Jihlava is sending 50 bicycles to the Kola pro Afriku project, which helps children in Gambia travel long distances to school. The donation is part of a broader effort that has sent about 15,000 bikes from the Czech Republic over 14 years.

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Syria approves Kurdish classes in public and private schools

Syria’s education ministry has approved Kurdish-language classes in public and private schools in areas with significant Kurdish populations. The move gives Kurdish students formal access to instruction in their language and adds a step toward broader educational inclusion.

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Unemployed people can get low-interest loans to start a business

An ongoing self-employment program is offering unemployed registered job seekers loans of 5,000 to 10,000 euros, with additional support for each new job created. The scheme gives participants a way to start their own business at a 1% interest rate.

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Mine workers win first payments after 17-day protest

After 17 days of protest in Ankara, the Independent Mine Workers Union said the first installments of long unpaid wages, notice payments, and severance reached workers’ bank accounts. The union called it a first victory after a dispute that began when miners at two companies had gone unpaid.

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Côte d’Ivoire launches an African coalition against illegal mining

Côte d’Ivoire launched a new African coalition against illegal mining and land degradation at COP17 in Mongolia. The initiative is meant to improve cross-border cooperation, share information, and mobilize resources to restore degraded land and ecosystems.

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Slovak Nuns Build Kindergarten for Roma Children in Jarovnice

Three sisters from the Congregatio Jesu religious order, founded in the 17th century, completed years of effort to build a kindergarten for Roma children in Jarovnice, home to Slovakia's largest Roma community. The opening was marked with a community garden celebration attended by local residents and civic and church leaders, with a volunteer firefighter organizing the catering.

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Meta settlement pushes stronger teen safety controls

Meta’s US settlement requires sweeping changes to how teenagers use its platforms, including default daily limits, overnight restrictions, and stronger age checks. The deal also creates a template for tougher online-safety enforcement that could influence Europe.

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Kropyvnytskyi Schools Add Free Meals, New Clubs, and Shelters for New Year

Ahead of the 2026/2027 school year, officials in Kropyvnytskyi, Ukraine confirmed schools will offer free meals, new extracurricular clubs, and completed bomb shelters for students, according to a briefing from the city's education department.

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South Africa helps expand Africa’s healthcare supply chains

South African manufacturers and distributors are capturing a growing share of continental healthcare demand as the African Continental Free Trade Area and the African Pooled Procurement Mechanism move from policy to implementation. The story highlights roughly $2 billion flowing into the sector and a stronger supply chain for essential medical products across the continent.

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Tanzania Brings 173 Stranded Citizens Home Safely From South Africa

The Tanzanian government repatriated 173 of its citizens who were stranded in South Africa amid a wave of xenophobic attacks and rising tensions over immigration. The evacuation removed the group from danger and returned them home.

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Chilean NGO Builds First 17 Homes for Venezuelan Earthquake Victims

The Chilean NGO Techo has finished building the first 17 houses for families left homeless by recent earthquakes in Venezuela. The organization says it is already planning further construction phases in communities across Falcón and Yaracuy states.

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Namibian teen honored as hero for rescuing drowning twin babies

Cornelius Shimwaafeni, 16, was conferred hero status by Namibian president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at the country's Heroes Day commemoration in Windhoek. Shimwaafeni saved nine-month-old twin babies from drowning in a pond at Omutundungu village in the Omusati region earlier this year while herding goats.

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Lithuania Pledges €600,000 to Help Bring Home Ukrainian Children Abducted by Russia

Lithuania has allocated 600,000 euros to support efforts to bring home Ukrainian children who were abducted by Russia during the war. First Lady Diana Nauseiene said children cannot be used as instruments of war or occupation, underscoring the funding's goal of reuniting abducted children with their families.

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Morocco's King Pardons 634 People to Mark Religious Holiday

King Mohammed VI granted a royal pardon to 634 people convicted by Moroccan courts to mark the Aïd Al Mawlid Annabawi holiday, the Justice Ministry announced. Of those pardoned, 462 were currently in detention, and thirteen had the remainder of their prison sentences fully lifted.

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Amazon Data Center Fees Set to Bring Millions to Mississippi Schools

New Amazon data centers in Madison County, Mississippi will generate fees expected to bring millions of dollars to Canton and Madison County public schools starting in January. Local officials plan to use the funds for building improvements and to expand career and technical education programs.

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Minnesota governor bans new mining near Boundary Waters wilderness

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed an executive order banning new nonferrous mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Bois Forte Band of Ojibwe Chairman Carlos Hernandez praised the move as upholding the government's treaty obligations to protect tribal hunting, fishing and gathering lands from mining pollution.

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Spain sends 45,000 vaccine doses to Ceuta to protect migrants and residents

Spain's Public Health Commission approved sending 45,000 vaccine doses to the enclave of Ceuta, including shots against measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, chickenpox and polio, to immunize migrants and unvaccinated local residents. Health officials said the move is precautionary rather than a response to any current outbreak.

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Taiwan's declassified political archives help victims of past persecution find truth and lost family

Taiwan's National Archives Administration has digitized 97% of its political-era archives and opened them to public request, drawing about 600 applications in the first seven months of this year alone. Applicants include victims and researchers seeking the truth about past political persecution, lawyers, artists doing field research, and even a man who says he was imprisoned for political reasons trying to prove his case.

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Solar Power Helped Keep Europe's Grid Stable Through Record Heat and Drought

As Europe endured a summer of record-breaking heat waves and drought, a surge in solar generation helped keep the continent's electricity grid stable even as demand spiked. Grid operators say the experience is showing how solar can be leveraged to climate-proof energy systems against increasingly extreme weather.

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Israel Releases Three Syrian Detainees After a Year in Custody

The Israeli army released three Syrian detainees from the Daraa and Quneitra governorates on August 19, according to Enab Baladi's correspondent in the area. The men had been held for roughly a year before being freed and returned to their families in southern Syria.

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The mobile library bringing books to rural Syria

A mobile library is delivering books to rural communities in Syria, giving children and families access to reading materials they might otherwise never have. The project supports learning and literacy in places where books are scarce.

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Supportive teachers help transgender students earn higher grades and feel a stronger sense of belonging

New research from two national LGBTQ+ advocacy groups found that transgender students whose identities are affirmed by their teachers report significantly higher grades and a greater sense of safety and belonging at school. The effect held even for students who still face discrimination or bullying outside a supportive classroom.

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Argentine Court Recognizes Child Victims of the Dictatorship for the First Time, 50 Years On

On August 7, 2026 — 50 years after Argentina's civic-military coup — a federal court in Santa Fe convicted four former repressors in the "Laguna Paiva II" case and, for the first time in the country's history, formally recognized the abandonment suffered by 16 children aged 1 to 14 during the dictatorship as a crime against humanity. The ruling marks a historic step in acknowledging children as direct victims of state terrorism, not merely collateral casualties.

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Maya Community of Kanxoc Blocks Privatization of Its Sacred Lands and Cenotes

Facing pressure from tourism developers and real-estate speculation, the Maya community of Kanxoc in Yucatán, Mexico has strengthened its defense of its territory. Through a community declaration, residents shut the door on privatization of their hills and sacred cenotes, and are now demanding that the federal government grant final title to the 570 hectares of ancestral land they have safeguarded for generations.

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Costa Rica Passes Law Requiring Wildlife Crossings in Public Infrastructure

After four years of debate, Costa Rica's Legislative Assembly approved Law 23.176, requiring wildlife crossings to be built into public infrastructure projects nationwide. Specialists in Guanacaste say the measure will give animals safer ways to cross roads and developed areas that currently threaten their survival.

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Spain's reservoirs enter summer with their highest water reserves in over a decade

Reservoirs supplying water for human consumption, farming and industry across Spain are 81.1% full, holding 31,449 cubic hectometers of water -- 28.1 percentage points above the five-year average and the best position heading into summer since 2013. The strong reserves ease drought concerns for households and agriculture nationwide.

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UK's public education system climbs into the global top three

After years of post-pandemic disruption, the UK's public education system is showing renewed strength, with steady rather than sudden improvement now placing it among the world's top three performers. Student outcomes are rising, with gains in literacy, numeracy and problem-solving showing up strongly against international benchmarks.

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Morocco is launching a new reference-teacher program in pilot middle schools

Morocco’s education ministry has issued guidance to begin a reference-teacher pilot in selected middle schools for the 2026-2027 school year. The program is intended to strengthen support for students and improve school performance.

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Kenya marks World AIDS Day with progress against HIV and stigma

Coverage of World AIDS Day in Kenya highlighted gains in HIV science and the ongoing effort to fight stigma and discrimination. The piece points to concrete progress alongside public-health education.

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Mangystau wrestler wins silver at the World Nomad Games

Nurdaulet Zharylgapov, known by the nickname Kara Bura, won the silver medal at the 6th World Nomad Games. The result adds another international success for Kazakhstan in a competitive sports setting.

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120 Senegalese begin repatriation journey home from Morocco

One hundred twenty Senegalese citizens are leaving Morocco to return to Senegal by land. The story centers on their repatriation and safe return home.

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Moroccan international Anass Zaroury joins Columbus Crew on loan

Columbus Crew have signed Moroccan international Anass Zaroury on loan from Panathinaikos through the end of the 2027 season, with an option to buy. The move was completed before Major League Soccer's transfer window closed.

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Hugo Dellien reaches the semifinals in Porto Challenger

Hugo Dellien advanced past the quarterfinals at the Porto Challenger after defeating Spain's Damas. He is now one win away from reaching another final.

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Peru funds UNESCO bid for Toro Muerto rock art site

Peru’s Ministry of Culture has set aside 330,000 soles to prepare the technical and scientific documentation needed to nominate the Toro Muerto archaeological complex for UNESCO World Heritage status. The funding advances a major heritage preservation effort centered on the rock art site in the Arequipa region.

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Supporters gather after charity founder is released under restrictions

Dozens of people gathered outside the court in support of Lida Moniava, a major figure in Russian charity work. She was released under restrictions rather than taken into custody, allowing her to remain out of prison for now.

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Turkestan region is working to improve education quality

Schools in the Turkestan region are taking steps to improve teaching and learning after reviewing what needs to be fixed. The story points to a positive push to raise education quality for students in the region.

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Germany's women's basketball team is aiming for a home World Cup medal

Germany’s women’s team is competing in the home Basketball World Cup in Berlin with a real chance to win a medal for the first time in 30 years. A strong lineup and home support have raised hopes for a breakthrough on a major stage.

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Kenya moves to research and regulate traditional medicine for better public health

Kenya is advancing a policy framework to assess, regulate, and integrate traditional medicine into formal healthcare by 2028. The story highlights research into wheatgrass led by Kenyan scientist Dr. Njoroge Kimani, aimed at determining safety and effectiveness before any health claims are made.