Human Rights & Arts Loss: Canberra-based artist and ecological/human-rights campaigner John Colin Reid has died at 78, remembered for daring work across photography, collage and performance, plus decades of teaching at the Canberra School of Art. Climate Readiness: A UN warning says El Niño is likely to return by mid-2026 and could be strong, with risks for drought, food insecurity and public health already seen in past events—urging early action in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Timor-Leste. Heart Health Research: Ochsner pediatric cardiologist Dr. Craig Sable is named a principal investigator in a $15M American Heart Association initiative, with a SHIELD center getting $4.4M to improve early detection and treatment of rheumatic heart disease, including partners in Timor-Leste. Vaping Policy: The Philippines’ DOH renews calls for a total vape ban, while pushing stricter enforcement on flavored products that may attract youth. Local Safety & Care: Cebu’s SPMC denies viral claims it would refuse care based on politics, as police investigate a fatal shooting in Lorega and a teen rescue at Agdao Flyover shifts to psychological support.