Europe Italy Giorgia Meloni's government became the longest since Italy became a republic after WWII: the first led by a woman, it lasted 1.413 days as of 4 September, one more than Silvio Berlusconi's 2nd; premier said stability isn't a record, but a key for planning
Oceania Samoa The government has signed a grant with the Asian Development Bank to help finance the preparation of land transport projects; the ADB will give $5 million, while the country will contribute $500.000
Europe Norway There were almost twice as many reports of abuse of children under 14 in Oslo this year as last year, with 104 reports 2021 compared to 55 in 2020
America Saint Lucia After several consultations between stakeholders and the government, Cabinet has decided that the country will host the Saint Lucia Carnival 2022 dubbed 'The Vaxxed Mas'
Africa Kenya The 14Trees venture will build a 52-unit complex at Mvule Gardens; designed by African-American architect MASS Design Group, Mvsule Gardens will be part of the 'Green Heart of Kenya' development, which aims at showcasing climate-resilient neighborhoods
Europe Croatia Report by the Council of Europe's Committee for the Prevention of Torture provides strong evidence of the Croatian police's violations against migrants, confirming what NGOs and journalists have long maintained and causing the President's furious reaction
Asia Turkmenistan The country has been recognised as having the world's slowest internet, with users needing almost a full day to download a movie according to Cable.co.uk
Africa Burkina Faso Road accidents cost the state 250 billion per year FCFA, over US$34 million - 3% of its gross domestic product -, according to the Director General of the National Road Safety Office
Africa Sierra Leone World Bank approves $60 million funding to support and expand coverage and accessibility of essential maternal and child health services that will directly benefit two million people
Europe Poland An institute to track the 6 million casualties of World War II will now be officially created; according to government estimates, Germany owes it up to $1 trillion in reparations for the damage and losses it caused
Asia Laos Authorities in northern Laos have seized and destroyed more than 200 kilograms of wild animal parts that had been openly for sale in fresh markets; the Saoloa is one of the world's rarest large mammals and a highly threatened wildlife
Asia Sri Lanka The largest natural blue corundum sapphire in the world has been found in the Batugedara area and belongs to the Gemological Institute and Research Private Limited, weighing about 310 kilograms (1.550.000 carats)
Asia India Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Twitter account, with more than 70 million followers, doubles the number of any world leader and was hacked with a message saying India had adopted bitcoin as legal tender and would distribute it to all citizens
Europe Czech Republic 14% of Czechs are completely determined to resist vaccination according to a survey by the STEM agency, with the largest group consisting of people who are not financially secure, with a primary education or in the 18-29 age group