Oceania Samoa Hundreds of Faleata No.2 residents were turned away from Gym 1 in Tuanaimato as they were collecting the $150 back-to-school support which the district council, run out of funds, couldn't pay
Europe Kosovo Constitutional Court banned MPs from forming a government until 30/9 after Belgrade-backed Srpska Lista filed a complaint; CC is reviewing the legality of two parliament’s sessions as didn't elect a speaker for the Serb community, a constitutional right
America Chile By joining the global Snapshot platform, Chile has expanded its wildlife monitoring efforts through standardized camera trap methods, aiming to boost biodiversity conservation with interinstitutional collaboration and public participation
Africa Tunisia Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania was awarded the Grand Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival for her film The Voice of Hind Rajab; she dedicated the award "to the Palestinian Red Crescent and to all those who are trying to save lives in Gaza"
Africa Algeria 4th edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair opened in Algiers with renewed commitment to economic integration; Selma Malika Haddadi, Vice-Chairperson of the AU Commission, urged to believe in "Made in Africa" and progress in building an integrated market
Africa Namibia Music industry is mourning the loss of veteran reggae artist Ras Sheehama, a pioneer whose work shaped Namibia’s sound and inspired generations; known for his lyrics and style, he rose to success in the 1990s one of the country’s most recognisable voices
America Antigua and Barbuda All primary and secondary schools in Antigua and Barbuda are set to benefit from a new School Sports Uniform Initiative, providing free uniforms for sporting disciplines; the program is due to launch early next year in partnership with a local retailer
Europe Liechtenstein Tobacco ban for minors is likely to be a closer reality as the state parliament unanimously approved the proposal; prevention and cessation programs, as well as effective controls, are necessary to put the ban into practice
Europe Vatican City Blessed Carlo Acutis (1991–2006) will be immortalized in special stamps issued on his canonization day by the Postal and Philatelic Service of Vatican City State; he is the first 'influencer Saint' and Pope Leo XIV will presided over today's ceremony
America Jamaica Prime Minister Andrew Holness has won a third term, a rare event in Jamaica, as his Labour Party JLP secured at least 34 out of 63 seats in parliament; Golding conceded defeat, saying he was disappointed but respected the outcome
Oceania Kiribati The UN Disability Rights Committee reported that despite the Building Act 2024 and a national accessibility audit, most public buildings, including healthcare facilities or schools, are inaccessible, with no set plan, budget or timeframe for renovation
America Brazil The UN has urged Brazil to repeal its Parental Alienation Law, which allows courts to punish parents for allegedly turning children against the other parent, arguing it has been misused to strip mothers of custody and return children to violent fathers
America Trinidad and Tobago All Caribbean Airlines flights between Trinidad and Caracas, Venezuela are suspended for September 2025; the carrier cited rising tensions and said passengers impacted may rebook without change fees or request refunds
Europe Andorra With the start of the school year, public transport will be reinforced for students in secondary education, Baccalaureate, Vocational Training and universities; the service, known as Bus Lliure, will change its name and become Bus Estudiant