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The Preparatory Committee for the Polisario Front's 17th Congress has approved the internal rules governing the gathering and formed the subcommittees that will handle its work. The Sahrawi movement's congress is a key internal event shaping its leadership and political direction, and the committee's organisational steps mark concrete progress toward convening it, according to the Sahrawi news agency.

Volkswagen is presenting modified CO2-based heat pump systems designed for subcompact electric vehicles at the ATMO MAC 2026 conference. The work, reported by Natural Refrigerants, focuses on adapting natural refrigerant heating and cooling technology to smaller EV platforms. The topic is drawing attention from automotive and refrigeration specialists tracking the shift away from synthetic refrigerants.

SubCom, a US-based manufacturer of undersea fiber optic cables, is drawing attention for its role in building the physical infrastructure of the global internet. The company produces and deploys the cables that carry the vast majority of international data traffic between continents. Coverage highlights the scale and technical complexity of manufacturing these cable systems.

The International Cricket Council has formed a new subcommittee dedicated to franchise leagues, promising a stronger 'checks-and-balances review' of the game. The body is expected to scrutinise how domestic T20 and other franchise competitions operate alongside international cricket. The move comes as privately run leagues multiply worldwide, raising questions about scheduling, player availability and regulation.

Canada's Subcommittee on International Human Rights convened on October 5, 2026, with proceedings broadcast by CPAC. The committee, part of the House of Commons foreign affairs structure, regularly holds hearings on rights abuses worldwide, and its fall session agenda is now drawing attention as members take up new international cases.