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Infrastructure

Infrastructure Partners of Ontario to manage construction of Highway 410 Extension

On 1 September 2026 Ontario said Infrastructure Partners of Ontario, a joint venture of Miller Paving, GIP and Amico, has won the construction manager contract for the 9.1-kilometre Highway 410 Extension. No contract value was given.

Government of Ontario (Ministry of Transportation)2 min read Data included
Technology

India reports 5.56-kilometre free-space quantum key link trial

QNu Labs, BISAG-N and IIT Gandhinagar demonstrated a 5.56-kilometre free-space quantum key distribution link in India. The Press Information Bureau said the trial took place on the night of 27–28 September between BISAG-N and IIT Gandhinagar.

Press Information Bureau, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India1 min read Data included
Security

Abidjan Call urges investment in women’s and youth employment for peace

A regional week on women, youth, peace, security and economic resilience in West Africa and the Sahel ended with the Abidjan Call and Commitments. UNOWAS reported approximately 150 participants.

United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS)2 min read Data included
Security

Brazil referred 10,435 illegal betting sites for blocking in a week

The Justice Ministry said 10,435 sites were referred between September 25 and October 1, while monitored redemption funds were associated with 28.65 million CPF records.

Ministry of Justice and Public Security of Brazil1 min read Data included
Health

Eurostat data show wide gaps in EU breast-cancer screening

In 2024, the reported organised screening rate was 82.1% in Denmark and 27.2% in Hungary. Eurostat also reported increases in some countries and declines in others compared with 2019.

Eurostat, European Commission1 min read Data included
Fiscal Policy

EU announces eighth Ukraine Facility disbursement of €2.9 billion

The European Commission said it released €2.9 billion to Ukraine for financing needs and public administration. The amount includes €800 million channelled for the first time through the Ukraine Support Loan component.

European Commission, Directorate-General for Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood1 min read Data included