Europe Austria Foodwatch Austria sparked discussions about the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to minors; according to the NGO, test buyers aged 8, 11, and 14 years received the new “Tropical Energy Refresher” at McDonald's without any age check or verbal warning
Europe Bulgaria Two Bulgarian police are among those arrested by Serbian authorities following an investigation aimed at dismantling a criminal network that allegedly smuggled a large number of migrants between January and July 2026 across the Balkan route
Europe Norway A major fire spread from a townhouse Drammen, 34km from Oslo, destroying over 100 homes and forcing thousands into evacuation centers as flames spread through the area and into nearby forests
Africa Algeria The fire that broke out at the Assisted Childhood Institution in Mohammadia, claiming 11 lives and injuring 19 others, was caused by an electrical spark from an air conditioning unit according to statement by General Directorate of National Security
Africa Morocco National Tourism Office has expanded its promotional campaign in Hong Kong as part of a broader strategy to attract more Chinese visitors; key highlights are Morocco’s cultural heritage, premium travel experiences, growing air connectivity with China
Oceania Papua New Guinea 1.650 public servants will retire in 2026 within the public retirement plan started in 2019, adding to the 3.635 that finished their careers in 2019-2015; starting 2027 all government agencies will budget for their retirees in their workforce planning
Europe Latvia Excitement in the fuel pellet market in recent weeks has led stores to set limits on the purchase of pellets per person, said Latvian Radio; the association representing the industry says the market is calming down and will stabilize in a month
Asia China At the opening ceremony of World Artificial Intelligence Conference WAIC in Shanghai, Xi urged countries to seize the "historic opportunity" of open-source AI, pledged to help developing nations build AI capabilities against "new historical injustices"
Europe Kosovo Almost four years after Serbs collectively mass-resigned from Kosovo’s institutions, some Serb judges and prosecutors have filed requests to return to their posts in the Serb-majority north of the country, according to Kosovo’s judicial authorities
Africa Liberia Poor communication along the railroad is presumed the cause of latest accident of ArcelorMittal Liberia trains, a collision that at the end of May has left several of the wagons derailed in different locations along the Yekepa-Buchanan rail corridor
Africa Cape Verde The World Cup's second-smallest nation, Cape Verde made a big impact in 2026 edition; though they lost 3-2 to Argentina, they have named the story of this tournament, showing courage, togetherness, unity and unwavering belief in what they are and can do
Africa Benin 280 kilograms of counterfeit pharmaceutical products were seized in a house in Kandévié Amoussa, in the 4th arrondissement of Porto-Novo; the police operation took place following information indicating illegal drug sales activity
America Panama The rice growers' association maintains that there is no immediate risk of produce shortages and that decisions regarding future imports will depend on the harvest results, forecasting a sufficient crop despite El Niño
Africa Burkina Faso An open day of physical activity to promote regular exercise was organized in Ouagadougou under the theme "One step today, fewer non-communicable diseases tomorrow": the initiative was welcomed and participated by citizens, experts and professionals