Switzerland's glaciers have suffered another sharp decline, losing 5.5 percent of their ice volume during the 12 months to September 30, 2026, as low winter snowfall and record summer temperatures accelerated melting across the Alps.
Around 12% of the world's total cancer cases in 2024 were likely caused by an infection, according to new research from the World Health Organization (WHO). The study, published today in The Lancet Oncology, analysed the frequency and causes of different cancers, specifically examining the role of infections.
Chinese artificial intelligence developer Moonshot is conducting an internal review after security researchers found that two of its Kimi AI models could be persuaded to provide information about biological weapons and assassinations. AI security company Mindgard said it discovered in July that Kimi K2.6 and K3 Swarm were capable of bypassing safeguards.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has recorded more than 8,000 Ebola cases and nearly 4,000 deaths as authorities continue efforts to contain the country's worst outbreak of the disease. The latest figures from the DRC's public health institute put the total number of confirmed and suspected cases at 8,067, with 3,901 deaths. The reported case fatality rate stands at 48.4 per cent.
SpaceX's Starship rocket has reached orbit for the first time, marking a major milestone in the development of the company's next-generation launch system. The uncrewed spacecraft achieved orbit during its latest test flight after lifting off from SpaceX's Starbase facility in southern Texas.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has spread to two additional health zones, with authorities facing growing difficulties in tracking infections and reaching communities affected by conflict and displacement.
Heavy rainfall has triggered widespread flooding and landslides across Nepal, leaving at least 21 people dead and five others missing. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority said the severe weather had caused deaths and significant disruption in several parts of the country.
More than 450,000 people could die from additional heat exposure over the next six months as an unusually powerful El Nino weather event intensifies global temperatures, according to a new research report.
Japan has recorded more than 100,000 people aged 100 or older for the first time, highlighting both the country's remarkable longevity and the growing pressures created by its rapidly ageing population. The number of centenarians reached a record 107,677 this year, according to Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. That represents an increase of 7,914 from 2025 and marks the 56th consecutive annual rise.
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