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DR Congo Ebola outbreak, bird-flu precautions, US firefighting rules

Government figures put the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Ebola death toll at at least 5,387, while the World Health Organization expects trial results for two new Ebola vaccines in early 2027. Rising bird-flu detections have prompted indoor-housing orders for many birds in England and compulsory precautions in Scotland. President Donald Trump has exempted federal firefighting activities from some US water-pollution obligations.

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India’s pollution board reviews data gaps after Delhi smog

India’s pollution board is reviewing how it handles readings beyond its system’s range after gaps in Delhi’s official data obscured the worst pollution. It rejects allegations that the gaps were deliberate and is consulting on how to process such readings.

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COP31 climate summit adopts negotiating agenda

COP31's agreed agenda sets the topics for talks rather than settling climate commitments. Norway, Canada and the UK have since announced a partnership targeting $10 billion in climate finance through private capital by 2030.

Turkey’s energy plan aims for independence by 2040, HRW says

Turkey’s National Energy Plan sets a 2040 energy-independence goal, while Human Rights Watch says it lacks a concrete fossil-fuel phaseout target. The energy minister points to nuclear power as a potential replacement for coal and plans to outline a transition at COP31.

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Health

  1. Germany’s workers aged 60–65 averaged 31.3 sick days in 2024

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Earth

  1. Gaza embankment collapse kills 5 after heavy rain

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  2. Navajo Reservoir rises nearly 60 feet to highest level since 2019

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  3. Earth’s energy imbalance rises faster, UN weather agency says

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Space

  1. NASA awards Blue Origin $94 million to deliver Moon rover

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  2. Independent analysis largely supports first black-hole image

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  3. TESS sees TOI-2535 b’s transits disappear after seven years

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  1. ALMA observations reveal 26-light-year gas trail near LMC P3

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  • People with backpacks walk and talk outside a stone building flying an Italian flag, while a uniformed officer stands by the open gate. SI illustration
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    Italy’s school evacuations, Spain’s strike, Belgium’s home-entry law

    A minister said at least 300 schools in Italy were evacuated after emailed bomb threats, with police investigating. Spain’s general strike seriously disrupted transport and other public services. Belgian lawmakers approved an immigration home-entry procedure that officials say targets people denied asylum who ignored orders to leave and are considered security or public-order threats.

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    4 min47 sources

  • A painted blue Outlook icon with a white O, a small sheet of paper beside it, and Microsoft’s four-color square above. SI illustration
    Technology

    Outlook security fix, proposed EU digital rules, UK offshore wind investment

    US federal agencies must apply Microsoft’s fix for an exploited Outlook flaw by 24 November 2026. The European Commission proposes limits on purchases by minors in online services and games. RWE and KKR have committed to two offshore wind farms, with offshore construction planned for early 2027.

    Daily report · covering

    4 min37 sources

  • A painted crowd walks along a tree-lined city street, with a worker carrying a large Spanish flag. A bus and a glass-roofed entrance stand behind them. SI illustration
    Business

    Spain’s strike, EU online-sales proposal, Germany’s gas reserve

    Spain’s general strike seriously disrupted transport and other public services, with housing decrees awaiting another parliamentary vote. The European Commission proposes limits on purchases by minors as part of rules for online sales, subscriptions and games. Germany is proceeding with a crisis gas reserve to be built up over as many as three years.

    Daily report · covering

    4 min37 sources

  • A painted riverside scene shows people walking past a glass building marked BFI, with a strip of film sweeping across the sky. SI illustration
    Culture

    UK production spending, EU digital rules, Trump’s BBC lawsuit

    UK film and high-end television production spending fell to £5.2 billion in the year ending September 2026; the Guardian’s revised account puts the annual decline at 28%, based on provisional figures. The European Commission proposes limits on purchases by minors as part of new digital rules. A US judge has allowed Trump’s BBC lawsuit to continue without deciding liability.

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    4 min33 sources

  • A painted tournament bracket on a blue surface, with two gold balls on opposite sides and a FIFA sign behind it. SI illustration
    Sports

    Women’s World Cup draw rules, Super League expansion, Kenya federation expulsions

    The top two seeds at the 2027 Women’s World Cup cannot meet before the final if both win their groups; several leading teams still need to qualify. Super League shareholders have approved 15 clubs for 2027, leaving the additional club to be selected. Kenya’s football federation has expelled seven officials, with vice-president Mariga considering a tribunal challenge.

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    3 min28 sources

  • A painted Armenian flag stands on the rim of a circular, spoked structure beneath the CSTO emblem, against a blue background. SI illustration
    Politics

    Kremlin says Armenia remains in CSTO with fewer rights

    Russia’s presidential spokesperson says the CSTO has removed Armenia’s voting and senior appointment rights while Armenia remains a member. Belgium approved police home-entry powers that extend to homes hosting undocumented people. Armenia’s president signed the TRIPP framework ratification law, with founding documents for the planned development company still to be agreed.

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    4 min49 sources