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Primary health care: WHO bets on a 90-minute course
WHO is offering a free, condensed course on primary health care. It is a useful entry point, provided a shared language is not mistaken for system transformation.
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Geopolitics, diplomacy, societies and major international stories.
World
WHCA Accuses Trump of Violating Press Freedom by Banning Media Outlets
On September 19, the White House Correspondents' Association condemned Donald Trump's decision to revoke access for certain media, citing violation of the First Amendment.
Sport
U-20 Women’s World Cup: Colombia Meet DPR Korea Again in the Semi-finals
Beaten 3-0 in the group stage, Colombia meet defending champions DPR Korea again in the U-20 Women's World Cup semi-finals in Poland.
World
On the Last Day of the Legislative Elections, Moscow Endures Massive Ukrainian Drone Attack
On September 20, 2026, the final day of Russia's legislative elections, Moscow and its surrounding region were targeted by hundreds of Ukrainian drones, resulting in at least two fatalities and significant damage to a refinery. This election aims to renew all 450 seats of the State Duma and is the first since the Kremlin ordered the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
World
Health Research and AI: WHO Calls for Stronger Ethics Oversight
WHO presents its report on AI-related health research on 21 September, focusing on consent, bias, benefit sharing and the capacity of ethics committees.
World
Several Republican Figures Distance Themselves from Donald Trump Ahead of Midterms
Several Republican Party figures, including a Florida representative and a former George W. Bush strategist, distance themselves from Donald Trump ahead of the midterm elections, criticizing his immigration policy and ICE abuses.
Culture
Naomi Watts in San Sebastian: An Award, a Film and a Question of Age
Naomi Watts received the Donostia Award on 19 September and presented The Housewife. Her remarks put the visibility of actresses throughout their careers in focus.
Culture
At San Sebastian, 150 Young People Judge Cinema’s New Voices
The DAMA Youth Award gives 150 people aged 18 to 25 a vote on 21 films from the New Directors and Horizontes Latinos sections.
Culture
In Guyana, a Community Seeks to Make Schools Safer
Launched on 14 September, a community of practice brings school leaders, teachers, parents and students together around safety and belonging.
World
A Mosque Attacked Every Five Days in the UK by 2026
Islamophobic attacks in the UK have sharply increased since 2023, with a 31% rise in complaints in London in 2026. A mosque is attacked every five days nationwide, raising concerns among Muslims.
World
In Riyadh, UNESCO Seeks to Make AI Ethics Work in Practice
At the fourth Global Forum on the Ethics of AI, UNESCO presented tools to assess public-sector capacity and bring environmental impacts into decisions.
Culture
In Oaxaca, Children Become Guardians of Their Heritage
A UNESCO-supported programme invites Oaxaca's children to explore the historic centre through play, while local guides develop new ways to share its heritage.