Oceania Solomon Islands Preparations are underway for a second mass stray dog culling in Western Province, planned and approved earlier this year; the necessary dog bait and veterinary drugs have arrived at Gizo Town, the provincial capital
Africa Rwanda The country is investing heavily in sport through partnerships with clubs such as Arsenal and PSG and the hosting of the World Road Cycling Championships in 2025, drawing criticism from the opposition doubting it will do good to the country's economy
Europe Ukraine 92% of Ukrainians favour EU membership by 2030, according to the latest poll by the International Institute of Sociology in Kiev for the National Democratic Institute; before invasion 67% said they would vote 'yes' in referendum for immediate membership
America United States Miami Beach is once again struggling with spring break violence and unruly crowds, despite a massive police presence and a range of activities that offer alternatives to drinking alcohol and roaming the streets
Europe Czech Republic Czech scouts have been making special candles for Ukrainian soldiers and civilians to be used in the trenches and during power cuts
Asia Indonesia An experimental project began in February in ten Indonesian schools: classes start at 5:30 am, about two hours earlier than is usually the case in the country
Africa Nigeria Ruling APC party won the majority of governorates, including the city of Lagos, after more than two-thirds of the votes were counted
Europe Iceland Gudrún Eva Mínervudóttir, 47-year-old storyteller and poet, is presenting her novel "Methods for Surviving" in Europe
Europe Slovakia School canteens will no longer be allowed to sell sugary energy drinks or fried food, while sweets, crisps and similar products will be allowed to make up no more than half of the offer
Africa Mali After having been released by Islamic extremists in Mali who had held him captive for nearly two years, French journalist Olivier Duboiswas welcomed back in France on Tuesday
Europe Croatia The Rector of the University of Zagreb and the President of the University of Regensburg signed an agreement to establish study centres in the two cities to deepen scientific and academic relations between Croatia and Germany
Europe Finland For the sixth consecutive year, Finland is the happiest country in the world, according to World Happiness Report rankings
Europe Netherlands The Minister of Infrastructure and Water Management has unveiled a car plan that aims to "give more space" to cars, mainly because they have become "cleaner, quieter and safer"
Africa Tunisia Amnesty International, EuroMed Rights, Human Rights Watch, International Commission of Jurists urged EU foreign ministers to pressure Tunisia to end repression of government critics at upcoming talks