Europe Luxembourg A motion to support housing cooperatives has been passed unanimously in Parliament; though the first cooperative projects kicked off just months ago, the chamber was ready to back a national framework for affordable, community-driven homes
America El Salvador Inclusive language has been banned from public schools, as President Bukele frames it as an ideological threat in a broader conservative educational reform amid rising violence against women and criticism from feminist groups
Africa Zambia Parliamentary Caucus on Sexual Reproductive Health Rights says various Ministries are being engaged to review the age of consent to a much older age from 16 years as provided for in the law in Zambia
Europe Croatia New government measures aim at supporting population retention and encouraging return migration while strengthening economically weaker regions: a loan scheme is offering entrepreneurs in underdeveloped areas up to €150.000
Europe France The The Louvre’s broken window that thieves smashed in €88m jewel heist is attracting the attention of visitors, as they flock to visit Paris museum as it reopens, some more intrigued by Sunday’s robbery than the art works inside
Europe Finland Finland's birth rate, long in decline, shows tentative signs of revival: 1.300 more children were born by the end of September 2025 than during the same period last year, according to Statistics Finland
Africa Malawi As Malawi celebrated Mother’s Day on 15 October, the Miss Malawi pageant organizers have extended a gesture of love by donating assorted items to Grace Land Child Care Centre, which supports children with disabilities
Oceania Kiribati 100-day action plan of the Tourism Authority of Kiribati has come to an end and results are being assessed; it focused on enhancing regulatory frameworks, improving tourism readiness in outer islands, and developing community-led visitors' experiences
Africa Guinea An Indian businessman is seeking $1 billion in damages from Guinea after losing his mining licence for a bauxite deposit in Boffa; Pankaj Oswal has requested arbitration before a New York court, denouncing Conakry’s treatment of foreign investors
Africa Nigeria Adulting is No Joke, a new Youth Empowered Podcast is now offering a focus on simple, realistic steps that young Nigerians can take to earn, manage, and multiply money with confidence
Africa Equatorial Guinea At least 65 stakeholders drawn from the eight counties and two administrative areas in Eastern Equatoria State on Tuesday commenced a three-day dialogue on land, natural resources-based conflicts, and pastoral issues in Torit
America Costa Rica A newly approved bill mandates at least three public access points per beach to counter gentrification and ensure coastal areas remain accessible despite growing private development
America Chile AI regulation bill has been passed to the Senate after revising rules on privacy, governance, and risk classification, aiming to balance innovation with ethical safeguards despite criticism over rushed legislation and missing key enforcement measures
Africa Sao Tome and Principe A tender has been published for the contracting of a company to build the Sao Tomé Airport Cargo Terminal, as part of the Energy Transition and Institutional Support project, financed by the African Development Bank