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England courts begin formally recording domestic-abuse findings
A rule effective from 5 October requires courts to record when domestic abuse was a factor in an offence and share the finding across justice agencies.
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Government
South Africa appoints new Film and Publications Board council
The nine-member, Cabinet-approved council will serve five years; Professor Siyasanga Tyali is chair and Lungelo Dhladhla Nxele deputy chair.
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England Water Bill would remove government shareholding caps
The government said rules limiting its shareholding in major water and sewerage companies to 1–3% would be removed.
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UK rail strategy will assess buying trains against leasing
Great British Railways will assess public ownership, leasing or other financing for new trains based on value for passengers and taxpayers.
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England expands Social Housing Bill on homelessness prevention and stock
The government plans to let councils refer homeless households to social landlords and introduce an eight-week notice period before social homes are sold.
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Adult literacy programme launches in Sudan’s Kassala state
The UNESCO Sudan Office launched a literacy and adult-education programme in Aroma with Kassala State’s adult education department and education authorities. The opening brought together local officials, community leaders and education stakeholders.
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UK announces procurement and insourcing measures in state reform
A new Prime Minister’s Office unit will coordinate insourcing, while utility companies will be expected to support local jobs and apprenticeships.
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UK announces £331 million package for climate security and resilience
The package directs £330 million to the Global Environment Facility and £1 million to the UN Climate Security Mechanism.
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NASA advances PRIMA far-infrared telescope
NASA selected PRIMA as the first mission in its new Probe Explorers astrophysics class and moved it into Phase B, which advances preliminary design and technology development.
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South Africa approves revised local-government reform White Paper
Cabinet approved a 2026 White Paper intended to strengthen accountability and financial sustainability in municipalities.
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UK allocates £90 million to low-carbon heat networks
New and upgraded heat networks are expected to serve more than 750,000 homes, according to the government.
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Palestinian students present STEM projects at programme finale
UNESCO’s Girls in Tech initiative provided hands-on STEM learning to 120 students aged 12 to 17 across six West Bank directorates. Girls represented about 92% of participants. At the closing ceremony, students presented prototypes developed through the robotics and digital-skills programme.
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