Elections and local media account for 42 of 106 democracy checks
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WHO's climate-health model counts lives, costs and public services
Scaling six measures could avert 1.6 million deaths annually, WHO estimates. Heat alerts, sanitation and cleaner household energy are among the actions modelled.
Count lost classroom hours when assessing Ukraine's schools
34 school-time hours were lost to air-raid alerts on average, UNICEF reports using data through October 20. Its account also describes children’s psychological distress.
Three checks for local democracy: decisions, responsibility and deadlines
Residents need a visible path from consultation to decisions. A Strasbourg address promotes citizens’ assemblies and local participation; our analysis sets out a follow-up record.
Which forecasts belong in a ski resort's investment plan?
Race-day forecasts inform immediate choices; climate projections guide longer investments. WMO and FIS connect those tasks, citing 25 weather-related ski cancellations in 2025–26.
Dakar's Games have opened; their legacy will take longer to judge
Dakar’s October 31 opening launched a programme for about 2,650 young athletes. The analysis identifies facilities, coaching and participation as post-event follow-up topics.
Israel's pending ballot count after exit polls leave no majority
Neither leading bloc secured a majority in AP’s exit-poll account. With turnout at 77.7%, Israel’s final result still awaited the remaining ballot count.
Cyclone Arnab crosses Andhra Pradesh after mass evacuations
After Andhra Pradesh’s coastal evacuations, Cyclone Arnab damaged plantations, roads and power infrastructure, AP reports. The storm weakened inland; that account reported no casualties.
The RYA's LA 2028 selection framework for British sailing
Eligible sailors access the full selection criteria through a secure portal. The RYA’s framework covers both the 2027 test event and the LA 2028 Games.