Europe Austria 6 new hotels in Austria joined the international collection of independent quality hotels Quality Lodgings, marking its largest-ever single-country expansion and bringing the collection to 134 hotels across eight European countries
Asia Iraq 145 cases, 9 deaths from hemorrhagic fever have been confirmed in 2026, Dhi Qar most impacted provincecvwith 74 cases and six deaths; WHO says it is transmitted by tick bites or exposure to sick animals’ blood during or immediately after slaughter
Europe Croatia A Croatian court confirmed a seven-year jail sentence for wartime general Glavas, accused of war crimes against Serb civilians, after almost 19 years of trials, retrials and appeals that may not be over yet
America Dominican Republic A pilot and co-pilot from the US died in a plane crash as they attempted an emergency landing in La Romana, on their way to picking up MLB All-Star former catcher Yadier Molina; it wasn't immediately known what caused the crash
Africa Central African Republic A surge in insecurity prompted residents along Bamingui-Kouroukou road to demand intervention from authorities; in an assessment supported by MINUSCA communities denounced the ongoing threats and called for deployment of Defense and Security Forces
America Bahamas The Bahamas is ranked the fourth least corrupt country in the Americas behind Canada, Uruguay and Barbados, and ahead of the United States, in Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index 2025
Africa Benin Closed since 2023, the Benin-Niger border could reopen in the coming weeks; a committee of experts has been working on the modalities for the resumption of a vital trade route between the Gulf of Guinea and the Sahel
Africa eSwatini For 2026 MTN Bushfire Festival Ngwenya Border Post registered the highest traffic volume handling 12.517 arrivals of the total 26.000 entries; 32 aircraft landed at King Mswati III Airport, demonstrating global interest in the festival and the destination
Europe Greece Only around one in four property owners are estimated to have completed the mandatory clearing of plots as a wildfire prevention measure, due for the June 15 deadline
Africa Angola 3rd edition of the Luanda Art Fair will open today, featuring artistis from Angola, the DRC, and Namibia; an initiative of cultural producer Maia Tanner, it will take place at the Palácio de Ferro with exhibitions, performances, lectures, workshops
Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo The Church is fighting deadly traditions and distrust, as Ebola spreads through conflict-hit eastern Congo; with health workers and aid agencies, the church is battling also displacement, weak healthcare systems, misinformation and deep public mistrust
Europe Russia An undersea rail tunnel connecting Russia to Alaska, USA through the Bering Strait was pitched by a Kremlin envoy to Washington, promoting trade, resource exploration and symbolic unity; the initiative has been welcomed by mixed reactions
Europe Monaco F1 Monaco GP claimed another record as Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli became the youngest winner, dominating a complex, chaotic 2026 edition of the iconic race
Africa Cape Verde Cape Verde will face Spain in its opening match of the 2026 World Cup; supported by a vibrant diaspora, the team is led by legendary "Bubista" the Blue Sharks intend to write a new chapter in their footballing history