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
Africa Angola The '200km of Huila', the traditional car race of Nossa Senhora do Monte Festival, will be the theme of a BBC documentary that is expected to be streamed next year on Amazon Prime
Europe Andorra Average salary in Andorra increased by 4% since the beginning of the year and over the last 12 months by 4.8%, reaching an average of 2.131 euros; the number of employees grew by 2,6% to 46.677 people
America El Salvador At least 40 journalists have fled El Salvador in the past month amid fears of arrest, as President Bukele’s intensified crackdown on dissent has targeted reporters exposing alleged government-gang ties
Africa Burkina Faso The World Meteorological Organization held a workshop to co-develope draft Standard Operating Procedures for hydrometeorological forecasting and warning systems for Burkina Faso, crucial for effective alert dissemination
Asia United Arab Emirates Kindergartners in all UAE private schools will need to take daily 40-minute Arabic lessons from the start of the 2025-2026 academic year, adding up to 200 minutes per week, and will be increased to 300 minutes per week in the 2027-2028 academic year
America Venezuela The Supreme Court of Venezuela ordered to release migrants deported under a Trump-Chaves agreement, ruling their detention unlawful and mandating the government to define their status and provide social assistance
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 Suriname Suriname’s general elections on May 25 have resulted in a divided parliament, setting the stage for a coalition-led government that will take office as the country prepares for a major transition in its oil and gas industry
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
Africa Cape Verde The Cabeólica Phase II wind energy expansion will add 13,5MW of wind capacity and 26MWh of battery storage, producing over 60GWh of clean energy annually; the project will receive €19,6 million financing approved by the African Development Bank
Europe Czech Republic 150 years since the introduction of trams and 100 of continuous bus service have been celebrated in Prague with a ceremonial parade of buses from various eras will roll through the city; more events are scheduled for the double jubilee of local transport