Child vaccination doubles in Nigeria thanks to French-backed strategy
A trial led by Inserm showed that offering nutritional supplements on vaccination days doubled measles coverage in northern Nigeria.
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Squirrels hibernate for nine months and wake up without forgetting the way, CNRS study shows
French researchers have shown that Columbian ground squirrels keep their spatial memory intact after nine months of hibernation.
Lisbon named the world’s happiest holiday destination
The Portuguese capital tops the Holiday Happiness Index, which assessed 47 destinations on factors such as sunshine, green spaces and healthy food.
Stations in Lyon, Rome and Naples among the world’s most beautiful in the Prix Versailles
The 2026 list honours seven stations on four continents, three of them in Europe.
Abu Dhabi and Dubai now linked by train in just over an hour
Etihad Rail has opened the first passenger rail link between the two emirates, with tickets from around nine euros.
More than 40,000 free passes for young Europeans to travel by train
Applications for the DiscoverEU programme are open until 15 October and are aimed at young people born in 2008.
Japan opens 320km walking trail linking six towns in Ibaraki
The Hitachinokuni Long Trail, considered Japan’s longest circular route, opened in full in September, less than two hours by train from Tokyo.
World Bank revises extreme poverty down and forecasts further fall in 2026
The new estimate shows 22.5 million fewer people in extreme poverty in 2024 than previously calculated, and the rate is expected to fall to 9.8% this year.
Bristol brand proves ethical, fair-trade clothing can be affordable
Yes Friends, which started with a £7.99 T-shirt, has already raised more than £56,000 for garment workers.
Brazil’s unemployment falls to 5.3% as employed population reaches 103.5 million
IBGE figures for the June–August quarter show fewer unemployed people, more people in work and rising incomes.
Spain sets record for workers registered with Social Security in September
Registrations rose by 92,327 in September, the biggest increase ever recorded for the month, and the total reached an all-time high.
Japanese satellite improves Japan’s weather service rainfall forecasts
The Japan Meteorological Agency has begun using data from the AMSR3 sensor, which has made water vapour analyses more accurate.