Asia China “Bone ash apartments" will be illegal after new law prohibits use of residential properties to store ashes or bury remains outside dedicated areas; scarce space in cemeteries, low house prices made more affordable to entomb remains in an empty apartment
Europe Slovakia For the first time since 2000, Slovakia hosts a major football event with the 25th edition of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship; this year all 16 teams are based in a single host country and matches played in eight Slovak cities
Europe Slovakia The city of Bratislava is phasing out white streetlights in favour of warmer tones, guided by new lighting principles and in response to public criticism, in a balance of visual comfort and energy saving
America United States Systematic federal immigration raids that resulted in dozens of people reported to be taken into custody across Los Angeles have led to mass protests and tense confrontation with riot police, now joined by the National Guard
Africa eSwatini Recently opened Magomba Coal Mine is allegedly failing to pay suppliers and sub-contractors; local media report that sub-contractors could halt operations if they are not paid within newly set dates
Africa Gambia Double-Shift Schooling, which accommodates two groups of students in a morning and an afternoon session and is practiced in most schools in The Gambia, is affecting learning at both foundational and higher levels, a study by Dr. Amadou Jallow has revealed
Africa Gabon Gabon will stop raw manganese export by 2029 to boost local industry and renew its economy: manganese, with oil and timber, is a top revenue source; in the same economic transformation frame, chicken meat imports will be banned from 2027
Asia Iraq Iraq achieved self-sufficiency in wheat crops - the declaration of the Minister of Trade, Al-Ghurairy, cited by the Iraqi News Agency INA, took place during his field visit to the Anbar province to check the purchase procedure from farmers
Europe Finland Police in Helsinki have reported a rise in incidents involving organized pickpocket groups operating across Europe; composed of a few individuals, they move quickly from country to country flying in, robbing and leaving
Asia Israel One of the panoramic windows of the Supreme Court in Jerusalem was shattered during a right-wing protest held outside the facilities, with resonance on all local press
Africa Mauritania Latest UNHCR report counts a total of 169.730 refugees in Mauritania, of which 16.137 with special needs, and 6.422 asylum seekers; most refugees come from Timbouctou, with elders at risk while among asylum seekers women are more at risk
Africa Tunisia Grain collected in Tunisia for the 2025 crop season reached 826,825 thousand quintals as of June 3, of which 99.6% were consume grains and 0,4% certified seeds, according to the Grain Board
Europe Andorra Over 250 volunteers have collected 1.260 kg of garbage and materials in Grandvalira Resorts i Ski Andorra during 'Jornada de Muntanyes Netes', the Day of Clean Mountains, coinciding with World Environment Day
Africa Ghana The Ghanaian cedi has outperformed all other global currencies in 2025, rising nearly 50% against the US dollar: investors are encouraged by the cedi’s rapid appreciation as the leading gold producer works to recover from its crisis and debt default