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Special report
Women in Red World Contest wrap-up
Global article creation contest/editathon exceeds expectations.
Blog
Close encounters of the Wikipedia kind
Astronaut is first to specifically contribute to Wikipedia from space.
Featured content
Featured content to finish 2017
Seventeen articles, twenty-nine lists, three pictures and one featured topic were promoted.
In the media
Stolen seagulls, public domain primates and more
The media discuss online copyright issues, Wikipedia's coverage of the capital of Israel and creation of a "reasonably clean, honest and reliable" work on Earth and in space.
Arbitration report
Last case of 2017: Mister Wiki editors
Evidence phase in Mister Wiki editors case is complete; the community is proposing remedies and the Arbitration committee is slated to make a decision by end of year. Meanwhile, voting has closed on 2017 elections.
Gallery
Wiki loving
Winners of the international photo competitions Wiki Loves Earth and Wiki Loves Monuments.
Interview
Interview with Charlesjsharp, regular contributor of Wikipedia's Featured Pictures
Looking back on a decade of contributions including over 1,000 images and over three dozen Featured Pictures, Charles shares his wildlife photography experience and tips.
Recent research
French medical articles have "high rate of veracity"
And other recent research publications.
Technology report
Your wish lists and more Wikimedia tech
Including improved blocking tools, new user scripts, and the latest technical news.
Traffic report
Notable heroes and bad guys
We like our heroes and bad guys.
Humour
On their way to the WMF Incubator
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