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Laboratory pipettes — illustration of laboratory equipment, not the committee meeting.
Health · 18 Oct 2026

WHO expert committee schedules pharmaceutical quality discussions

WHO scheduled the sixtieth meeting of its Expert Committee on Specifications for Pharmaceutical Preparations for October 12–16, according to the official…

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Bookshelves inside Berlin State Library — archival illustration, not the Diwan fair.
Culture · 18 Oct 2026

Berlin’s Diwan fair brings Arabic books and translation into focus

The fourth Diwan Arabic Book Fair in Berlin scheduled participation by 110 Arab and German publishers, according to preparations reported by Qatar News…

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Aerial view of Santo Domingo’s Colonial City — archival urban heritage photograph.
Culture · 18 Oct 2026

Santo Domingo pilots tool to protect heritage from climate risks

UNESCO reported on October 16 that Santo Domingo's Colonial City became the first cultural property to pilot its draft World Heritage Climate Action Toolkit,…

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Great Omari Mosque in Gaza — archival photograph that does not show its current condition.
Culture · 18 Oct 2026

UNESCO expands education heritage and journalism support in Gaza

UNESCO reported on October 15, in an update revised the next day, that it and its partners had mobilized $5.85 million for education, culture and access to…

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Mongolian felt rug — illustration of traditional craftsmanship.
Culture · 18 Oct 2026

Mongolian Gobi crafts explore new tourism and market opportunities

A UNESCO report updated on October 14 reviewed Mongolian Khanbogd–Shar Tsav artisans' participation in China's Suzhou expo, held from September 29 to October 2.

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Hall in Yaoundé’s conference palace — archival venue photograph.
Technology · 18 Oct 2026

Yaounde technology summit brings innovators together for digital development

The second Cameroon International Tech Summit opened in Yaounde on October 15, bringing together specialists, entrepreneurs, young innovators and development…

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Sphalerite specimen from Arizona — illustration of a zinc ore, not from Gamsberg mine.
Economy · 18 Oct 2026

Gamsberg expansion increases South African zinc capacity

The second phase of Gamsberg's concentrator plant in South Africa was inaugurated on October 16. The presidency said the expansion raises annual…

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Interior of Monaco’s Oceanographic Museum — archival marine-science illustration.
Technology · 18 Oct 2026

Monaco opens permanent secretariat for global seabed mapping

Prince Albert II opened a permanent GEBCO secretariat in Monaco on October 13 to coordinate global seabed mapping, according to an October 15 oceanographic…

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Fiserv Forum exterior in Milwaukee — archival photograph.
Sports · 18 Oct 2026

Milwaukee Bucks move home opener earlier for Brewers celebration

The Milwaukee Bucks announced on October 16 that their October 23 home opener against Chicago would move from 7 p.m. to 3 p.m., using the times stated in the…

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Students in a school computer laboratory — digital-learning illustration, not the upcoming webinar.
Technology · 18 Oct 2026

International webinar to examine student assessment in the AI era

UNESCO's education technology institute announced an online October 27 webinar on university assessment in the age of artificial intelligence and digital tools.

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Julian Strawther in a Gonzaga uniform — archival photograph predating his Denver career.
Sports · 18 Oct 2026

Denver to reassess Julian Strawther knee injury in six weeks

Denver said Julian Strawther would be reassessed in six weeks after spraining his left knee in a preseason game against the Los Angeles Clippers, according…

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Pat Connaughton during his Portland tenure — archival photograph.
Sports · 18 Oct 2026

Charlotte Hornets waive Pat Connaughton ahead of new season

Charlotte Hornets basketball operations president Jeff Peterson announced on October 16 that the team had waived Pat Connaughton ahead of the new season.

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