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Indonesia wildfire and haze crisis intensifies

80 clusters · 261 sources · last updated

Latest: Indonesia forest fire recovery faces environmental and policy scrutiny

The 2026 Indonesia wildfire season, intensified by a Super El Niño event, has reached catastrophic levels. By late October, over 4.6 million acres of vegetation had been destroyed since August, marking the worst wildfire

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Dengue and measles outbreaks in South and Southeast Asia

29 clusters · 78 sources · last updated

Latest: Bangladesh dengue outbreak death toll reaches 455

Dengue fever outbreaks continue across South and Southeast Asia. In Sri Lanka, the National Dengue Control Unit recorded 88,088 confirmed cases and 63 deaths, while Singapore reported over 1,700 cumulative cases. Malaysi

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Taiwan expands influenza and COVID-19 vaccine eligibility

21 clusters · 23 sources · last updated

Latest: Taiwan expands flu and COVID-19 vaccination access

Taiwan continues to face a complex infectious disease landscape as influenza and enterovirus outbreaks rise. While COVID-19 cases previously trended downward, influenza severity has recently surged. The CDC reported 219

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Mayon Volcano eruption in the Philippines

2 clusters · 37 sources · last updated

Latest: Mayon Volcano erupts in Philippines with 1,600-metre ash plume

On October 30, 2026, Mount Mayon, the most active volcano in the Philippines, underwent a moderately explosive eruption. The event lasted nearly six minutes and produced an ash plume reaching 3,000 meters above the crate

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Health and wellness initiatives in Spain

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: Community health and wellness initiatives launched in Spain

Health and wellness efforts in Spain have spanned professional medical innovation and community-based well-being programs. In October 2026, the II National Health and Wellbeing Forum in Burgos focused on accelerating me

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Tshwane water contamination outbreak

4 clusters · 14 sources · last updated

Latest: South Africa water crisis: 833 gastrointestinal illnesses reported

An outbreak of gastrointestinal illnesses occurred in Bronkhorstspruit and surrounding areas in the City of Tshwane after the Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Works failed to chlorinate the water supply between 24 Septem

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Local planning and development disputes

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Local planning proposals face opposition in Wales and Australia

Various local planning proposals have faced rejection or community resistance across Australia and Wales. In Australia, the Victorian Minister for Planning refused an application to expand a quarry in Langwarrin due to

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Rising influenza and respiratory trends in Southeast Asia

10 clusters · 37 sources · last updated

Latest: Philippines Department of Health warns of rising seasonal illnesses

Global infectious disease trends have shown rising influenza cases, particularly in the Southern Hemisphere and across Asia. Concurrently, COVID-19 cases have increased in Hong Kong, Singapore, and India due to the PQ.16

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Ireland Budget 2027 announcement and details

3 clusters · 22 sources · last updated

Latest: Ireland announces Budget 2027 with record infrastructure investment

The Irish Government has announced an €8.6 billion Budget 2027 package focused on cost-of-living relief, childcare, and social welfare. Prior to the full release, Taoiseach Micheál Martin outlined priorities including a

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Global mpox resurgence and South African case surge

6 clusters · 26 sources · last updated

Latest: South Africa reports four new Mpox cases

Guinea-Bissau is experiencing its first mpox outbreak, with significant concern regarding the vulnerability of children. As of mid-August 2026, there were 46 suspected cases, half of which involved children. While seven

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European school mobile phone and digital restrictions

12 clusters · 83 sources · last updated

Latest: Catalan Government proposes age limits for social media and AI

European educational authorities are moving toward restricting mobile phone use in schools to improve student concentration and mental wellbeing. In Sweden, a new national law requires students to surrender devices at th

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