Africa Nigeria Women from Ekuri community in Akamkpa, Cross River State, raised alarm over the devastating impact of illegal logging that is pushing families into hunger, poverty and insecurity after years of community-led successful conservation
Europe Denmark Cocaine has become easier to access, use and spread have accelerated; Police have arrested ten young people, as young Copenhageners have started to supply study grants by reselling cocaine
America Guyana A national workshop has been held to advance disaster readiness, as Guyana has launched efforts to strengthen inclusive early warning systems against growing climate and hazard risks through international and regional collaboration
America Colombia A surge in techno-scientific advances in coca cultivation has boosted yields and resistance: despite record seizures by the state, drug traffickers have enhanced cocaine profitability
America Honduras The US has officially canceled TPS for Honduras, ending protections granted after Hurricane Mitch in 1999, as it has deemed conditions safe for return despite concerns from migrant advocates about family separation and long-term residents’ futures
America Guatemala A 5,7 magnitude earthquake and its aftershocks have triggered landslides near the capital, as Guatemala has closed schools and some businesses after at least two people died and damage was reported to buildings and infrastructure
Europe Finland The mushroom season began early and shows strong potential in several regions, according to experts, with mushroom foragers confirming a satisfactory harvest has begun: the cool, wet start of summer is an ideal condition for fungi
Europe Italy Tennis player Jannik Sinner, number 1 in the world ranking - defeated Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to win his first Wimbledon title, an historic victory for Italy as he his the first Italian man to win a singles title in the tournament
America Haiti Street vendors sell near piles of trash at the outdoor market in Lòtbò Pon, Cap-Haïtien, while authorities aim at closing it down due to unsanitary conditions; merchants continue to sell there, citing a lack of alternatives and the need to survive
America Ecuador Two new orb-weaving spider species have been discovered in the Amazon rainforest, as Ecuador has expanded its biodiversity records and confirmed for the first time the presence of the American spider genus Pozonia
America Costa Rica Juan Santamaría Airport has become the first in Central America to implement a protocol against child sexual exploitation, as Costa Rica has coordinated with NGOs and authorities to protect vulnerable minors in transit zones
America Dominican Republic Rescue teams resumed their search for at least twenty missing people after a boat with 40 to 50 migrants capsized off the coast of Juanillo Beach; sargassum, strong waves, poor visibility and Sahara dust made operations more difficult
America El Salvador After Mexican authorities claimed a drug-laden plane came from El Salvador, President Bukele has demanded a public correction stressing that no radar contact supports the claim and that all detained suspects have been identified as Mexican nationals
Africa Djibouti The new 0,2% levy on certain financial transactions, including money transfer, is due to come into force this week; the Professional Association of Credit Institutions has expressed concern and managed to convince the government to make some amendments