The United Nations aid chief warns that about 50 million people could face heightened hunger as the current El niño reaches unprecedented strength. Meteorologists describe the phenomenon as potentially the strongest on record, with warmer‑than‑average temperatures forecast across much of the continental United States and reduced rainfall in the Philippines, where drought is expected by February 2027. Flooding in Argentina has already killed two people and displaced over 2,000. Global carbon‑dioxide emissions are set to surge this year, and the Climate Impact Lab projects nearly 485 000 heat‑related deaths this summer, with an additional 373 000 expected in the next six months.
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29 October 2026
Microsoft reports free cash flow of $18.6 billion, twice analysts' expectations, while its Azure cloud segment expands 48 % year‑over‑year. Economists at Goldman Sachs project AI investment to peak in late 2026 or early 2027, noting spending outpaces economic returns. The results highlight strong cash generation amid rising AI‑related capital outlays and divergent performance among major tech firms.
28 October 2026
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo report 10,060 Ebola infections and 4,887 deaths since the outbreak was declared in mid-May. Cases have also been confirmed in Kenya, Nigeria and Uganda, with Kenya reporting nine cases and two deaths. At least 2,600 patients have recovered. The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo strain, for which no approved vaccine or specific treatment exists. Ituri and North Kivu provinces account for most reported cases, and Africa CDC calls it the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history.