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1 in 4 Ebola deaths are children in Democratic Republic of Congo's worst outbreak
Oct 17, 2026

1 in 4 Ebola deaths are children in Democratic Republic of Congo's worst outbreak

The Democratic Republic of Congo is battling its deadliest outbreak of Ebola, caused by a rare strain with no approved treatment. With children losing parents, facing an estimated 60 per cent fatality rate and making up more than a quarter of deaths, experts say children are taking the brunt of the disease.


Young people want to know if they're neurodivergent. Here's what doctors say is going on
Oct 17, 2026

Young people want to know if they're neurodivergent. Here's what doctors say is going on

Mental health experts say they're seeing an increasing number of young patients leaning on advice from social media to connect symptoms to a potential diagnosis, even before consulting with a physician. While, they say they aren’t against patients getting information from online sources, they caution against treating symptoms without professional oversight.


Taklimakan's autumn poplars showcase Xinjiang's desert beauty
Oct 17, 2026

Taklimakan's autumn poplars showcase Xinjiang's desert beauty

More than 133,000 hectares of ancient desert poplar forests in Tumushuke, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region are now at peak autumn beauty.


Xinjiang's kochia fields reach peak autumn colors
Oct 17, 2026

Xinjiang's kochia fields reach peak autumn colors

Vast stretches of kochia plants, also known as burning bush, are turning shades of red, orange and yellow in Yining County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.


Durga Pujo Food Guide: 3 Vegetarian Bengali Dishes That Are The Highlight Of The Bhog
Oct 17, 2026

Durga Pujo Food Guide: 3 Vegetarian Bengali Dishes That Are The Highlight Of The Bhog

From crisp bhajas to comforting labra and flavourful chholar dal, these vegetarian dishes show why a Bengali Durga Puja bhog is about much more than a single serving of khichuri.


Caribbean researchers win inaugural Caribbean Tourism Intelligence Award
Oct 17, 2026

Caribbean researchers win inaugural Caribbean Tourism Intelligence Award

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has named Dr. Dalano DaSouza and Dr. Dennis Mc Call Jr. the recipients of its inaugural Caribbean Tourism Intelligence Award for research examining why Caribbean nationals choose international destinations over travel within the region. The 2026 award was announced at CTO’s State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) in Guyana.


Visit Qatar puts UFC FIGHT NIGHT: PROCHAZKA vs STIRLING tickets on sale ahead of Doha event
Oct 17, 2026

Visit Qatar puts UFC FIGHT NIGHT: PROCHAZKA vs STIRLING tickets on sale ahead of Doha event

Visit Qatar, in partnership with UFC®, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organisation, has announced that tickets for UFC® FIGHT NIGHT: PROCHÁZKA vs STIRLING are now available through the official Visit Qatar ticketing platform. The event takes place on Saturday 21 November 2026, at Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena in Doha, Qatar.


Anguilla launches online booking and payment for licensed taxi and chauffeur transfers
Oct 17, 2026

Anguilla launches online booking and payment for licensed taxi and chauffeur transfers

Visitors and residents can reserve and pay online for licensed taxi and chauffeur services through RSVD | Transfers, a locally developed platform bringing digital convenience to Anguilla’s ground transportation sector. Developed by What We Do In Anguilla, the platform allows users to arrange airport and ferry transfers, transportation to restaurants and journeys to attractions before arrival or during their stay.


Behind the masks: A spirit that endures
Oct 17, 2026

Behind the masks: A spirit that endures

In Anshun, Guizhou, performers take the stage in Dixi, a traditional form of masked theater, bringing stories of loyalty, courage and perseverance to life through bold movements and striking masks.


Whoosh at three: 18 million passengers and a changing Java
Oct 17, 2026

Whoosh at three: 18 million passengers and a changing Java

Whoosh at three: 18 million passengers and a changing Java