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Waiting for AV1 – Protocol

Uptake of the open-video codec AV1 has been slow, with major video providers waiting for broader device support. Things could change over

DR Congo Ebola outbreak killed more than 4,000: official figures 10/02/2026
The worst ever Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has now killed more than 4,000 people out of more than 8,000 confirmed cases, Congolese officials said on Friday.
French students clash with police as school protests spread nationwide 10/02/2026
Footage shows pupils in Paris, Toulouse and Lille clashing with police as they demand better school resources, warning protests will continue nationwide.
Latest news bulletin | October 2nd, 2026 – Evening 10/02/2026
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 2nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
5,000 drones turn China’s night sky into a giant light show 10/02/2026
A fleet of 5,000 drones forms fighter jets, robots, planes and horses over Nanchang as China marks National Day with a spectacular night show.
Mobile ebola laboratory cuts diagnosis times for patients in Congo 10/02/2026
A mobile laboratory in Butembo, eastern DRC, is cutting Ebola testing times, with results available within 24 hours and sometimes as quickly as six.