WeeklyTrailSpaceX Dragon Launches NASA Cargo, Final Solar Arrays to Space Station
NASA's Oct. 13, 2026, release reported a Falcon 9 launch carrying more than 6,300 pounds of cargo to the station, with docking then scheduled for Oct. 15.
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Second arrest in Environment Agency North East illegal waste inquiry
A 29-year-old man was arrested near Preston in October 2026 and bailed pending enquiries into illegal dumping at Callerton near Newcastle Airport, the Environment Agency said.
SpaceX Dragon launches on 35th station resupply mission
A SpaceX Dragon carrying more than 6,300 pounds of scientific investigations and cargo lifted off from Florida on October 13, 2026. NASA's report that day scheduled its arrival at the International Space Station for October 15.
Zambia and UNICEF urge early action as strong El Niño threatens children
Ahead of the 2026/2027 rainy season, Zambia and UNICEF say an estimated 4.2 million children live in drought-exposed areas and about 200,000 in flood-exposed areas, figures measuring geographic exposure rather than forecasts of El Niño impacts.
NASA's Oct. 13 report outlined Dragon's planned station cargo delivery
NASA's Oct. 13, 2026, prelaunch report described Dragon's planned mission with more than 6,300 pounds of supplies, solar arrays and experiments, with docking scheduled for Oct. 15.
Hong Kong air pollution reaches "Serious" AQHI level, with relief expected
Some Hong Kong monitoring stations recorded a "Serious" health risk category on October 13 as weak winds and strong sunshine raised pollution levels. A fresh easterly airstream was expected the next day.
UK VMD warns against resale of leftover BTV-3 bluetongue vaccines
In an October 13, 2026 press release, the Veterinary Medicines Directorate warned animal keepers against buying, selling or exchanging leftover BTV-3 vaccines, noting reports of such activity on social media.
UK foreign secretary to urge energy ceasefire at Warsaw forum
At the Warsaw Security Forum on 13 October 2026, Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband is expected to call for a ceasefire covering Ukraine's energy infrastructure, citing 200 Russian attacks on it in the past week.
UK awards £50 million to quantum sensing firms as of 13 October 2026
Quantum sensing companies, including railway and eye-scanning projects, were to share £50 million under a UKRI competition, as reported on 13 October 2026.
SFO updates corporate self-reporting guidance with direct counsel contact
The Serious Fraud Office said on 13 October 2026 that corporate legal representatives could email its Director of Legal Services about a potential self-report before filing one formally.
Keyhaven outfall flood defence replacement completed, protecting around 40 properties
The Environment Agency reported on 13 October 2026 that it had replaced the corroded Avon Water tidal outfall at Keyhaven Harbour in Hampshire, protecting around 40 properties ahead of winter.
HMRC: 601,620 families used Tax-Free Childcare, £55.7m in June top-ups
UK tax authority HMRC reported that 601,620 families received £55.7 million in Tax-Free Childcare government top-ups in June, with each family averaging £93, and encouraged eligible working parents to register.