In April 2019, London introduced the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) to tackle severe traffic-related air pollution in the city center. Five years of data from this real-world experiment now suggests that the ULEZ, along with the earlier Toxicity Charge, significantly benefited the lung health of children living in central London. Evidence That Clean-Air Policies […]

Bogotá/Panama City/Geneva, 11 August 2026 — The Colombia earthquake response remains underway as Colombian Red Cross teams continue supporting communities affected by the powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck western Colombia on Monday morning. Rescue operations, emergency assessments and humanitarian coordination remain active as authorities gather more information about the impact. Red Cross teams focus on […]

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a cyber espionage campaign targeting government and information technology organizations in Myanmar. Named Operation QUICSILVER, the campaign uses fake graduation ceremony invitations to trick victims into opening malicious files. Researchers at Seqrite Labs assess with moderate confidence that the activity is linked to a China-nexus threat actor. Fake Invitations Hide a […]