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
America Canada The ongoing drought in the country is causing a worldwide pea shortage, resulting in vegetable based protein foods to have a steep price increase
Europe Denmark Vestas has assembled the blade moulds for its turbine at Nakskov factory; the prototype will be installed next year and will be the tallest and most powerful in the world; the turbine is expected to produce first power in the fourth quarter of 2022
Africa Malawi A study estimates that 25% of the population in the Neno district suffers from mental disorders and 30% of patients attending an outpatient clinic meet the criteria for depression; however, only 1200 people are registered in NCD and mental health clinics
Africa Botswana Botswana's Court of Appeal has begun hearing a government attempt to overturn a 2019 landmark ruling that declared prison sentences for same-sex relationships unconstitutional
America Guatemala The government will begin to work with the United States Department of Justice in order to fight transnational organized crime and track down the illicit movement of capital in the region, with the aim of improving trans-national security
Europe Sweden Swedish inflation hit its highest level in 13 years in September as rising electricity costs are testing the central bank for price increases that exceed its target
Oceania Micronesia Almost 25.000 Micronesians living in Hawaii and have been fighting a battle for accessible health care for more than 20 years; despite some recent changes, they still face many challenges
America Trinidad and Tobago The Adult Literacy Tutors Association has received four laptops from Heritage Petroleum Company Limited, in response to the increased need for computers to facilitate online learning locally
Africa Gambia Some 30 journalists in the country have recently launched FactCheck Gambia, a media platform for fact-checking and verification of claims to counter information clutter; it is the first independent digital fact-checking platform in the country
Europe Austria Vienna airport has started building what will be the largest photovoltaic power plant in the country, with the aim of meeting almost a third of its annual electricity consumption with solar energy
Asia Armenia The Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church has decided to establish a diocese in the country
Europe France For the first time in the 352-year history of the Paris Opera Ballet, the role of etoile is held by an Asian woman, Korean Sae Eun Park
Europe Hungary The Hungarian passport enters the top ten of the Henley Passport Index, rating the best passports in the world: allowing holders to visit 183 destinations without a visa, it sits in 9th position