Russia has dropped its longstanding resistance to a critical environmental agreement pertaining to Antarctica. The creation of the world’s largest marine reserve is now full steam ahead. The 1.55 million square kilometre protected area even has China on board. Score one small victory for humankind.

Members of the Great Lakes have resolved to commit more troops to the Democratic Republic of Congo, where there’s an upsurge in violence. Angola and Congo Brazzaville have decided to send additional soldiers after last night’s summit concluded. South Africa, meanwhile, currently maintaining a battalion in the eastern DRC, cannot really even afford the troops that are there already.

If you thought having a taxi or food delivered to your feet was cool, Uber has bold plans for the future. Uber’s new 98-page prospectus highlighted a huge step forward for the ride-sharing company. Electric powered vertical take off and landing aircraft are now on the cards. The future is coming, and it’s definitely worth five stars.

Donald Trump’s running mate Mike Pence’s aircraft has skidded off the tarmac on landing. Landing in heavy rainfall, Pence’s Boeing 737 slid right off the runway at LaGuardia Airport. All passengers were fine, except for the glaringly obvious metaphor for their campaign now before Team Trump/Pence.