Oceania Tonga Heavy machinery, marine equipment and construction crews have started work at Fangaʻuta Lagoon site for Tonga’s long‑awaited US$97 million bridge; The 720‑metre infrastructure will strengthen the key transport link between Nukuʻalofa and Eastern Tongatapu
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 Argentina Argentina has experienced a sharp political crisis as President Milei has been hit by corruption allegations involving his sister, a drop of 13,6% in public trust, and a violent protest that forced his emergency evacuation during a campaign event
Asia Taiwan Measures aimed at making housing more affordable for young families and offering flexible parental leave were approved; policies include the “Stable Housing Plan”, increasing social housing for newlyweds and parents of preschoolers, among other provisions
America Belize Cabinet has discussed cannabis legalization but chosen not to take a position, leaving the decision to residents through an upcoming local referendum
Asia Bahrain Muhammad Sadiq Salman, a Bahraini screenwriter, has been awarded the David Wollen Angel for Comedy for his film script Bobby Chicago
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
Oceania New Zealand Auckland’s Eden Park will host tonight New Zealand's All Blacks playing against South Africa's Springboks: the two best sides on the planet will meet for the 2025 Rugby Championship in a eagerly anticipated match
Europe Italy The funeral chamber of Giorgio Armani, who died at 91, is open for public viewing this weekend at Armani/Teatro in Milan; the fashion designer is credited for inventing the job of stilsita, for a new, sober aesthetic, for taking red carpets to new heights
Europe Austria The National Council has started its autumn work sessions with debate about tightening of the weapons law, as announced before the summer in consequence of a deadly rampage at a school in Graz
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
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
Europe Slovakia Archaeologists have uncovered a rare Celtic the Late Iron Age sacrificial pit during renovation works at Trenčín Castle, containing the skeletal remains of at least five people, including a child; third such pit found in Slovakia
America Dominica Start of national voter confirmation campaign has been postponed to October 2025 with amendment passed in Parliament, sparking criticism over effective election reform and over possible manipulation of the process to favour overseas-based voters