America Brazil A Federal Court ordered Land Reform Agency to remove land occupiers from various sites in the Amazon; the decision follows a request from the Articulation of Indigenous Peoples of Brazil, a nationwide coalition that is denouncing unlawful settlings
Europe Netherlands National Coordination Committee for Water Distribution warned of a “looming water shortage” despite recent rainfall: drought is ongoing in in the Netherlands and in the upstream catchment areas of the Rhine and Meuse and water levels are set to decrease
Europe Germany Former Chancellor Merkel presented the painting for the official portrait gallery of Germany's postwar heads of government; the portrait will be displayed at Bode Museum in Berlin from 1 July before being added to the Federal Chancellery gallery
America United States Splits among older couples are rising, with nearly 40% of divorces occurring between people 50 and older; experts point to longer life spans and older people’s unwillingness to stay in relationships without real connection or vitality
Europe Malta A natural stone arch collapsed when a person dived off it, rocks falling on people who were below on a jet ski; the woman suffered injuries, the man was trapped underwater by falling stones, taking army divers over 24 hours to recover the body
Africa Mozambique Over 170 tonnes of tilapia were produced in Jan-Jun 2026 in Mandimba and Majune, Niassa province, under Small-scale Aquaculture Development Project PRODAP; the initiative aims at strengthening food security, generating income and creating local employment
Europe Monaco Chief prosecutor said the explosion that injured oligarch Yermolaiev, his partner and her son was not "terrorist" but a settling of scores linked to organized crime; Authorities have launched an investigation into "attempted premeditated murder"
Africa eSwatini Repossessed assets will be offered to public auction today; businesses and individuals will have an opportunity to acquire commercial vehicles and heavy equipment disposed of by Nedbank Eswatini
Oceania Vanuatu Given the declaration of a dengue outbreak with evidence of local transmission, a red alert for dengue, serotype to be determined, or DENV-? has been issued according to news releases shared on PacNet on 22 June 2026
Asia Malaysia Plans for an anti-bullying tribunal have been welcomed by the Bar Council; the proposed body would provide a more accessible mechanism to address bullying cases; A dedicated tribunal would strengthen child protection and ensure quicker resolutions
Europe Vatican City Four new bishops have been ordered, in defiance of an appeal by Pope Leo XIV who described it as a "schismatic act"; They are members of controversial Society of Saint Pius X, or Lefebrvistes, that rejects modernization introduced by the Vatican in '60-70
Asia North Korea Roofwork, maybe more upgrades are ongoing on at least 9 of leader Kim Jong Un mansions across North Korea, according to NK Pro analysis of satellite imagery, a rare visual sign of the resources maintaining the luxurious lifestyles of Kim and his family
Asia Laos Laos has joined the East-West Rail Corridor, a transcontinental network linking Southeast Asia to Europe; The initiative is expected to facilitate trade and position Laos as a key overland transit hub connecting Asian markets with Europe
Europe Serbia Serbia's griffon vultures are making a remarkable comeback thanks to decades of conservation work; One foundation allows citizens to adopt birds, and to give it a name, and support their protection