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Wildfires are getting deadlier and costing more. Experts warn they’re becoming unstoppable
Sustainable Switch: Gen Z protests spread across the globe
A significant moment for leadership of Japan and UK
🌍 Major Global Stories
- Wildfires increasing in severity
A new global study shows that wildfires are becoming more frequent, costly, and deadly. Since the 1980s, especially in the last decade, there has been a sharp rise in the number of billion-dollar fires and fires causing mass casualties. Climate change and increased human encroachment near fire-prone regions are major contributing factors. AP News+1 - Youth-led protests (Gen Z) around the world
There’s an upsurge of protests led by young people globally, especially in places like Madagascar, Peru, Indonesia, Nepal, and the Philippines. Key grievances include climate change, inadequate infrastructure, corruption, and a lack of accountability by governments. Reuters - China’s upcoming Fourth Plenum
China’s Communist Party will hold its Fourth Plenum from October 20‑23, 2025. These plenums are significant political events where major policy directions and governance strategies are discussed by top leaders. Reuters - Leadership changes in UK & Japan
- In the UK, Labour is holding its annual conference in Liverpool. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s speech is seen as especially important amidst internal party pressures. Financial Times
- In Japan, the ruling party (LDP) is preparing to choose a new leader. The contenders could lead to historic outcomes: possibly the first female prime minister or the youngest PM in decades. Financial Times
- Nobel Prize 2025 schedule
The announcements for the 2025 Nobel Prizes (for Peace, Science, Literature, Economics) will happen between October 6‑13. The Economic Times - Big corporate deals & megadeals resurgence
Global mergers & acquisitions activity has surged again. For example, big leveraged buyouts and mergers totaling tens of billions of dollars have been reported, showing renewed activity in global finance. Financial Times
