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CommunityMongbwalu, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Last patient leaves Ebola treatment centre in Mongbwalu after recovery

Al Jazeera reports that the last patient at a Doctors Without Borders-run Ebola treatment centre in Mongbwalu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, left after making a full recovery. Video footage showed healthcare workers singing and dancing following the departure. The report identifies the centre as the place where the latest outbreak began, but provides no wider outbreak data or formal declaration of an end to transmission.

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October 29, 2026 · 3 min read · 1 sources

CommunityIndonesia

Eight rescued orangutans released in western Borneo after fires

Eight critically endangered orangutans have been released into a reserve in the west of Borneo after being rescued ahead of intense fires that later tore through their habitat. The group included three mothers, their three daughters and two adult males, BBC News reported.

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October 11, 2026 · 3 min read · 1 sources

CommunityGuam

New imaging and AI tools sharpen coral reef monitoring in Guam

Two University of Miami-led studies describe complementary ways to measure coral reef change: airborne Fluid Lensing mapped Tumon Bay, Guam, at centimeter scale, while the PICOGRAM system analyzed standard underwater photographs. The Tumon Bay maps compared 2022 and 2024 surveys around Typhoon Mawar, and PICOGRAM’s estimates closely matched expert assessments in tests. The tools could help managers target reef monitoring, damage assessment and restoration decisions with more detailed evidence.

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October 3, 2026 · 3 min read · 1 sources

CommunityNorway

Isar Aerospace deploys five satellites from Spectrum rocket launched in Norway

Germany’s Isar Aerospace said its 28-metre Spectrum rocket launched from Andøya Spaceport in Arctic Norway on September 5 and deployed five satellites in orbit. The company described it as the first privately developed rocket to reach space from Europe, in a launch Europe hopes will expand its independent access to space.

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September 6, 2026 · 3 min read · 2 sources

CommunityPattaya, Thailand

USS Abraham Lincoln reaches Thailand after more than 270 days at sea

The USS Abraham Lincoln arrived off Laem Chabang port near Pattaya, Thailand, on 2 September after more than 270 days at sea. The carrier’s roughly 5,000 sailors and Marines are due to take shore leave in Pattaya under heightened security and organised transport. The visit follows a deployment that began in California in November 2025 and was rerouted from the South China Sea to the Middle East.

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September 2, 2026 · 3 min read · 2 sources

CommunitySydney, Australia

Sydney releases design for 4,500 sq metre Town Hall plaza

The City of Sydney has released designs for a proposed 4,500 sq metre public plaza opposite Sydney Town Hall, after acquiring land for the project since 1982. The scheme is expected to cost $150m across design, demolition and construction, with demolition forecast for 2028 and completion set for 2031. It would include native trees, movable seating and a misting water feature, while requiring seven buildings to be cleared.

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August 11, 2026 · 3 min read · 1 sources

CommunityNew Zealand

University of Canterbury team reports 3D crop scans that model fruit hidden by foliage

University of Canterbury's UC Vision team has developed AI and computer-vision systems that digitally remove foliage from camera images to build 3D models of individual orchard and vineyard plants. The models can identify hidden apples, cherries and grapes, link them to branches or canes, measure them and track growth across repeat scans. The team reports fruit counts within about 2% to 3% of the correct figure in testing and is working toward reliable commercial tools through HoloCrop.

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July 29, 2026 · 3 min read · 1 sources

CommunityLa Guaira, Venezuela

Venezuelan doctors convert restaurant into a clinic after earthquake

In La Guaira, Venezuelan doctors have transformed a fast-food restaurant into an emergency clinic following devastating earthquakes that damaged local hospitals. This initiative showcases the resilience and dedication of healthcare professionals in the face of adversity, providing essential medical services to those in need.

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July 11, 2026 · 6 min read · 2 sources

CommunityPalestine

Palestinians vote in municipal elections in Gaza, West Bank

Palestinians participated in municipal elections in Gaza and the West Bank, marking the first vote since the Gaza war. The elections saw low voter turnout, with significant implications for local governance and political unity. The Palestinian Authority aims to reinforce its authority amid ongoing challenges.

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April 25, 2026 · 5 min read · 3 sources