America Barbados A defence attorney is questioning whether Barbados needs a dedicated firearms court, arguing that strengthening existing courts and support services could deliver faster results in tackling case backlogs and gun crime
Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo The Church is fighting deadly traditions and distrust, as Ebola spreads through conflict-hit eastern Congo; with health workers and aid agencies, the church is battling also displacement, weak healthcare systems, misinformation and deep public mistrust
Africa Benin Closed since 2023, the Benin-Niger border could reopen in the coming weeks; a committee of experts has been working on the modalities for the resumption of a vital trade route between the Gulf of Guinea and the Sahel
Asia Iraq 145 cases, 9 deaths from hemorrhagic fever have been confirmed in 2026, Dhi Qar most impacted provincecvwith 74 cases and six deaths; WHO says it is transmitted by tick bites or exposure to sick animals’ blood during or immediately after slaughter
America Dominican Republic A pilot and co-pilot from the US died in a plane crash as they attempted an emergency landing in La Romana, on their way to picking up MLB All-Star former catcher Yadier Molina; it wasn't immediately known what caused the crash
Africa Central African Republic A surge in insecurity prompted residents along Bamingui-Kouroukou road to demand intervention from authorities; in an assessment supported by MINUSCA communities denounced the ongoing threats and called for deployment of Defense and Security Forces
Europe Greece Only around one in four property owners are estimated to have completed the mandatory clearing of plots as a wildfire prevention measure, due for the June 15 deadline
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines A new scout troop was officially enrolled in Georgetown, the historic home of scouting in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, where the scouting movement first began in the nation; the ceremony was attended by scouts, leaders’ parents and community supporters
Europe Kosovo Albin Kurti’s Vetevendosje Movement, ruling Kosovo for the past five years, once again won parliamentary elections, but preliminary results suggest that it will need to cooperate with other parties to find institutional stability
Europe Monaco F1 Monaco GP claimed another record as Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli became the youngest winner, dominating a complex, chaotic 2026 edition of the iconic race
Europe Russia An undersea rail tunnel connecting Russia to Alaska, USA through the Bering Strait was pitched by a Kremlin envoy to Washington, promoting trade, resource exploration and symbolic unity; the initiative has been welcomed by mixed reactions
Africa Cape Verde Cape Verde will face Spain in its opening match of the 2026 World Cup; supported by a vibrant diaspora, the team is led by legendary "Bubista" the Blue Sharks intend to write a new chapter in their footballing history
Asia Jordan Areas that are unserved or experienced disruptions in public transport services within the Mafraq, Jerash, and Zarqa governorates are the object of a new tender, part of efforts to enhance public transport and improve access to all regions, communities
Europe Moldova Procedures to access a €40 million loan to modernize 20 educational institutions in rural areas have been initiated with EU