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Ebola in the DRC: more than 10,000 confirmed cases, vaccine trial under wayThe figures announced on 27 October stand at 10,060 confirmed cases and 4,887 deaths. The Tumaini trial, launched in Bunia, still needs to establish whether candidate vaccines protect against Bundibugyo.
Napoleon in Berlin: Beethoven’s ‘Eroica’ follows a different timelineOn 27 October 1806, the emperor entered Berlin. Yet the famous crossing-out in Beethoven’s Third Symphony was not a reaction to that parade.
In Vallauris, Anaïs Bommarito goes from grooming competition to her own salonWith Amourdog, the young professional combines dog grooming with a shop. Her career has two distinct stages: establishing her skills, then building a business.
On Île Seguin, Le Large brings the factory into dialogue with contemporary artOpened on 17 October in Boulogne-Billancourt, the art centre is showing “Moteur, Imaginaire” until 7 March 2027. The exhibition takes Renault’s industrial history as its starting point.
Houseplants: can a wick water them while you’re on holiday?A piece of string, a reservoir and water: a capillary system can help while you’re away, provided you test its flow and avoid waterlogging the roots.
“Gloomy Sunday”: how a song became a disturbing legendA Hungarian song from the 1930s reputed to be “dangerous”: what do the archives really prove about “Gloomy Sunday”, the alleged bans and its cover versions?
Most widely spoken languages: what a ranking really countsCounting a language learnt in childhood or one used at work produces different results. In Luxembourg, the census shows why the question being asked matters as much as the figure.
Overdrafts: 43% of French people affected, what changes in NovemberA 2026 survey distinguishes between 43% who have been overdrawn at least once a year and 18% who are overdrawn monthly. From 20 November, France will strengthen its assessment of new overdraft facilities.
Fridge: the paper test to check the door sealA sheet of paper caught in the door can indicate a poorly fitted seal. How do you carry out the check, interpret the result and avoid an unnecessary replacement?
Pilot fatigue: what the 2026 European survey revealsAmong respondents, 24.2% say they usually fly without reporting that they are unfit to do so because of fatigue. The survey focuses in particular on whether they can report this state without fear.
Cassava in Martinique: how to make informed choices in the face of chlordeconeWhen growing or buying cassava, its origin and knowledge of the soil matter. The JAFA programme provides free support to Martinique’s gardeners.
Denmark: bill sets out rules for teachers’ physical interventionIntroduced on 8 October 2026, Bill L 45 would widen the scope for physical intervention in response to serious disruption. The debate remains open, between protection and the risk of escalation.