America Canada A coroner inquest into the mass school shooting in Tumbler Ridge will focus on interactions among mental health, public safety systems and firearms oversight, and on intersection of law enforcement with information shared online and emerging technologies
America Mexico President Sheinbaum demanded evidence for the sanctions imposed by the US on three Mexico's financial institutions for alleged cartel-related money laundering; the government is taking temporary control of two banks to protect creditors
America Guatemala Denying a new asylum deal was signed with the U.S., Guatemala clarified that only a joint security agreement was inked and no new immigration accords have been established beyond previous arrangements
Africa Zambia Zambia has acquired a 26% equity stake in Angola’s Benguela oil refinery, under construction in Lobito, thus transitioning from fuel-importer to strategic co-owner and making a shift toward energy independence and economic self-determination
Oceania Tuvalu Nearly a third of Tuvalu's citizens entered a ballot for a landmark climate visa: Australia is offering visas to 280 citizens each year under a climate migration deal Canberra has billed as "the first agreement of its kind anywhere in the world"
America Guyana The Single Electronic Identification System has been launched, despite delays, to enhance border control and migrant management, ensuring all citizens and residents receive biometric E-ID cards linked to nationwide surveillance and digital services
Europe Italy Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez 3-days VIPs-clad wedding in Venice, 'private glamour event of the year' said press, ended with a party in Arsenale; about 1.000 people, mostly groups of activists, demonstrated against Amazon founder on taxation grounds
Europe Netherlands Parents shouldn't allow children under 15 to use social media and wait until school group 8 before giving them a smartphone, according to news reporting recommendations by Dutch caretaker cabinet, part of a new national guideline on “Healthy Screen Use”
Europe Hungary Tens of thousands marched in opposition-run Budapest for 30th edition of the 'Pride', defying new law by PM Orban's ruling coalition banning the parade with fines for participants and arrest for organizers: a direct challenge to the nationalist government
America Barbados Students aged 16 and over, as well as parents, could soon find themselves behind bars or facing hefty fines for assaulting or threatening teachers, as the authorities vowed to enforce long-ignored laws in response to a surge in violence in schools.
America Colombia A new labor law in Colombia enhances worker protections by increasing overtime pay, limiting short-term contracts, and formalizing app-based delivery jobs
Oceania Micronesia A Notice of Intent to prepare an environmental impact statement for infrastructure improvements at the Yap International Airport and the Yap Seaport in Yap State, Federated States of Micronesia, has been issued by the US
Asia Myanmar A major investment deal was signed with Russia, focused on offshore oil and gas development, including those in the Dawei Special Economic Zone, signaling expanding economic ties despite political turmoil
Oceania Australia Lifeblood, national blood, milk, microbiota donation and manufacturing service will gradually scrap restrictions for gay and bisexual men and trans women; the pioneer move will start with removing sexual activity wait times for plasma donations on 14 July