America Brazil 180,1 million tonnes of soybeans are expected to be harvested in the 2026/27 season, with exports forecast to reach a record 110 million tonnes; Domestic crushing is expected to rise to 63,5 million tonnes, also driven by stronger biodiesel demand
Europe Estonia The Ministry of Rural Affairs is considering proposals to allow sled dogs to be kept in chains as short as two metres long, provided the animals can run in large enclosures or other spaces for at least half an hour, twice a day
Europe Finland Hollywood actor Brad Pitt and Australian musician Nick Cave debuted as artists in an exhibition in Finland featuring sculptures and ceramics created by the film star and singer-songwriter
Africa Senegal The president appointed the first premier since 2019: Amadou Ba, former foreign minister, has been named as premier by presidential decree
Africa Libya Political divisions appear to be having another impact on education: different dates have been announced for the start of the new school year in areas under the Government of National Unity and those loyal to the government of Fathi Bashagha
Asia Armenia US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi strongly denounced what she called "illegal" border attacks by Azerbaijan on Armenia on Sunday
Africa Malawi Plan International Malawi has launched a K6 million (almost €6.000) sports tournament in Dowa, with the aim of promoting coexistence between refugees and the host community and raising awareness on various human rights
Asia Indonesia Ministry of Social Affairs disbursed fuel cash assistance to 16.243.960 beneficiary households as of Saturday evening, in 494 cities and districts; the target is to assist 20.650.000 beneficiary households
America Belize A private American firm bought hectares of land near the coast to exploit them for mining purposes, but the government has reportedly stopped all attempts to proceed as it deems more important to protect nature rather than profiting from it
America Guatemala A huge human smuggling operation has been intercepted: organisers smuggled approximately 1.000 immigrants to the US in inhumane conditions, such as by putting them in boxes, suitcases, or water tanks
America Grenada United Nations Population Fund presented the positive results of comprehensive sex education in the country, that declared its commitment to comprehensive sex education in 2008
America Nicaragua As a way to deal with Nicaraguans trying to flee the country, the government has now made it mandatory for citizens to alert authorities if they are leaving the country 30 days prior to their departure, even if it is for tourism or work purposes
Oceania Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Marape announced a record 9,7 billion kina (€2,7 billion) in tax revenues from the Internal Revenue Commission, congratulating the excellent results
Asia Azerbaijan US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi strongly denounced what she called "illegal" border attacks by Azerbaijan on Armenia on Sunday