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Global life expectancy rebounds to pre-pandemic levels

Global life expectancy has almost returned to pre-pandemic levels, but people are not necessarily spending the additional years in good health, the World Health Organisation (WHO) says.
  • October 3, 2026
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African universities urged to embrace responsible AI, collaboration

African universities must strengthen collaboration, use artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly and turn institutional data into better decisions, Times Higher Education says.
  • October 3, 2026
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Middle East conflict could deepen hunger for 11.7 million women, girls

The Middle East conflict could push another 11.7 million women and girls into food insecurity across 28 countries by December, United Nations (UN) Women warned on Friday.
  • October 3, 2026
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UN releases $160 million for 12 neglected humanitarian crises

The United Nations (UN) has released $160 million for 12 severely underfunded emergencies but warned that restricted humanitarian access could prevent assistance from reaching people in need.
  • October 3, 2026
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Five seafarers killed off the Gulf of Aden as rescuers free 44 pirate hostages

Five seafarers have reportedly been killed during operations that freed 44 crew members from three vessels hijacked in the Gulf of Aden and western Indian Ocean.
  • October 3, 2026
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SA ramps up provincial GBVF response in Gauteng

SA is stepping up provincial action plan to combat GBVF in Gauteng
  • October 2, 2026
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