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Lake Nyos: how dissolved CO₂ caused the 1986 disasterIn Cameroon, Lake Nyos released a deadly cloud of CO₂ in August 1986. Understanding how the gas was stored at depth also explains how degassing systems work.
Fake delivery drivers in Luxembourg: the parcel conceals a card theftPolice report card swaps during a purported delivery payment. What to do at the door, and where to turn if your card or PIN has been stolen.
After Trappes: what can be established about hate speech and violenceIn the National Assembly, responsibility for words has become a political battleground. Yet the investigation has established no direct link with a political party: research urges us to distinguish collective influence from individual causation.
France: understanding the call for a parliamentary inquiry after TrappesClémence Guetté announces a renewed push on 27 October. Proposal, establishment and proceedings: the stages of an inquiry commission and its limits in relation to the justice system.
Sudden hearing loss: a drop in hearing that needs prompt assessmentA sudden, marked loss of hearing in one ear warrants urgent medical advice. The feeling of a blocked ear is not enough, on its own, to identify the cause.
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.
Fleas: why treating the animal alone can leave the home infestedEggs, larvae and cocoons are found in the environment, while adult fleas live on their host. In a heated home, understanding this cycle helps you plan treatment with your vet.
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.
Cauliflower ear: understanding the effects of traumaA haematoma in the outer ear can disrupt the cartilage’s blood supply and leave a lasting deformity. An injured, swollen ear should be assessed promptly by a medical professional.