6 Ukraine receives nearly US$300 million financial aid tranche from Canada, bringing total Canadian budget support since February 2022 to US$5.4 billion (RBC Ukraine)

World Council of Churches welcomes Colombia’s six-month ceasefire extension with FARC-EP paramilitary group, reaffirming the importance of peace talks (World Council of Churches)

Survivors of the atomic bomb in Japan win the Nobel Peace Prize and say Gaza today is like Japan 80 years ago (Democracy Now!)

UN reports two billion women and girls lack social protection globally, leaving them vulnerable to crises (baotintuc.vn)

US: Harris loses significant ground to President Trump just weeks before the 2024 US election (Nghệ An TV)

2024 US election highlights deep partisan divides, distrust in information sources, internal White House tensions, and record early voting (TOÀN CẢNH 24H)

Moldova’s tech sector thrives with 43% female workforce, outpacing global averages through UN-backed initiatives promoting women in science and tech careers (Reasons To Be Cheerful)

Vietnam implements a project to grow 1 million hectares of low-emission, high-quality rice (Truyền Hình Nhân Dân)

Jigawa [Nigeria]: Fuel tank truck explosion caused by driver losing control kills over 140 people, who were gathering to collect gasoline (VnExpress)

UK raises bird flu risk level to medium after virus is detected in wild birds, amid concerns about potential mammalian transmission (Reuters)

Vietnam strengthens surveillance for the dangerous Marburg virus disease from Africa, which has high rates of transmission and death (Tiền Phong TV)

Harvard-educated doctor warns diet soda increases risks of heart attack, stroke, and kidney disease, disrupts gut health, and triggers cravings (New York Post)

University of Milan [Italy] study finds short “micro-walks” of 10-30 seconds with rest in between can improve health and burn more calories than continuous walking over the same distance (The Independent)

Vietnam: Heavy rain, flash floods and landslides expected starting Oct 17, 2024, in provinces including Thanh Hóa, Nghệ An, Lâm Dồng, Bình Định, and Bình Thuận (VẤN ĐỀ HÔM NAY)

Aging farmers in Japan face extreme heat as climate change threatens rice crop in Okayama prefecture, with harvests two weeks earlier than usual (AP)

Merseyside [England, UK]: Deadly blue-green algae toxin found in Crosby Marine Lake, prompting urgent warning and closure of popular recreation area (Liverpool Echo)

Climate experts project large areas of south Essex [England, UK] could be underwater by 2030, including Tilbury, Canvey Island, and parts of coastal towns (Essex Live)

“Drowning populations everywhere”: urgent action needed as Antarctic ice caps head towards uncontrolled melting, risking coastal populations worldwide due to rising seas (Tagtik)

UK study: Air pollution leads to increased vet visits for cats and dogs; meeting World Health Organization’s clean air guidelines could prevent 80,000 annual pet healthcare visits (Evening Standard)

Global water crisis looms due to overconsumption and climate change, with urban water scarcity projected to affect 2.4 billion people by 2050, warns UN report (CNN)

Florida [US] doctor raises home 12 feet [3.6 meters] after three floods in four years, as climate change increases hurricane impacts (Miami Herald)

“My farm was destroyed by drought, then floods – I am confused”: Nigerian farmers face food insecurity as climate extremes causes harvest failures (BBC)

Global coral bleaching event now the largest on record, affecting 77% of reef areas worldwide as oceans warm (Reuters)

Solving climate change will cost trillions, but world leaders participating in upcoming COP29 indicate collective climate change financing will likely fall short – closer to “hundreds of billions” (Reuters)

Report: 30% of the world’s population faces food insecurity due to conflict, climate change, and other crises (VietnamPlus)

Scientists warn plastic pollution in bees threatens global food supply, damaging the insects’ organs and impeding their pollination, which is crucial for growing crops worth billions annually (The Independent)

North Carolina [US]: Surge in animal factory operations creates toxic flood risk, with recent storms highlighting dangers of animal waste runoff from 4,863 poultry farms housing 357 million birds (Truthdig)

US space agency NASA confirms the Sun has entered its most active period in 11 years, with increased auroras and potential tech disruptions expected over next 1-2 years (The Washington Post)

Study reveals the Milky Way galaxy is likely part of a larger “basin of attraction” called the Shapley Concentration, 10 times bigger than the previously thought Laniākea supercluster (Live Science)

NASA’s Curiosity rover reveals new clues about how Mars shifted from a potentially habitable planet to a desert (Space.com)

UK researchers develop AI mediation tool the “Habermas Machine” to help foster agreement and acknowledge minority views within groups, potentially aiding in conflict resolution (The Guardian)

US startup Molg develops precision robots to disassemble electronic waste so their components can be reused rather than discarded (Good News Network)

Jordan: Archaeologists uncover rare hidden tomb with 12 skeletons inside Petra’s Treasury, with one clutching a grail-like goblet, offering clues about ancient Nabataean society and burial practices (Good News Network)

Paraglider in Egypt spots barking dog atop 138-meter Great Pyramid of Giza, amazing him and social media audiences (Indy 100)

DeKalb County [Georgia, US] bans outdoor pet sales to reduce shelter overcrowding and is also working on an animal litter permit to regulate breeding and ease the pet overpopulation crisis (Decaturish.com)

New South Wales [Australia]: Crossbencher lawmakers call on state Premier to end native forest logging, citing risks of greater glider marsupials being wiped out (The Guardian)

US lawmakers introduce the Homeward Bound Act, which would ease pet travel restrictions for military families, diplomatic families, and service dogs crossing the US-Canada border (Spectrum Local News)

Mercy For Animals celebrates 25 years of impactful protests worldwide, driving change for exploited animals (Mercy For Animals)

Canadian brand Kaiser launches vegan, gluten-free frozen oat desserts in Québec, with plans to expand nationwide by 2025 (VegWorld)

US vegan company Impossible Foods donates 9,000 vegan burgers to Asheville [North Carolina, US] eatery, offering free meals amid hurricane recovery efforts (Friends of Animals)

UK retailer Marks & Spencer revamps its vegan Plant Kitchen range, relocating products alongside non-vegan counterparts and introducing new vegetable-based items to boost vegan sales among meat-eaters (Plant Based News)

Singer Tuấn Hưng and wife Hương Baby open vegan restaurant in Hồ Chí Minh City [Vietnam] (Phật Giáo)

Noble-hearted quote of the day: “Even if a Bodhisattva investigates the highest wisdom, one is not a proper Bodhisattva unless one applies skillful means for the benefit of other sentient beings.” – The Venerated Master Tsongkhapa Lobzang Drakpa [vegetarian] (A-Z Quotes)

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