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
Africa Benin 280 kilograms of counterfeit pharmaceutical products were seized in a house in Kandévié Amoussa, in the 4th arrondissement of Porto-Novo; the police operation took place following information indicating illegal drug sales activity
Europe Kosovo Almost four years after Serbs collectively mass-resigned from Kosovo’s institutions, some Serb judges and prosecutors have filed requests to return to their posts in the Serb-majority north of the country, according to Kosovo’s judicial authorities
Europe Norway A major fire spread from a townhouse Drammen, 34km from Oslo, destroying over 100 homes and forcing thousands into evacuation centers as flames spread through the area and into nearby forests
America Panama The rice growers' association maintains that there is no immediate risk of produce shortages and that decisions regarding future imports will depend on the harvest results, forecasting a sufficient crop despite El Niño
Africa Burkina Faso An open day of physical activity to promote regular exercise was organized in Ouagadougou under the theme "One step today, fewer non-communicable diseases tomorrow": the initiative was welcomed and participated by citizens, experts and professionals
Asia China At the opening ceremony of World Artificial Intelligence Conference WAIC in Shanghai, Xi urged countries to seize the "historic opportunity" of open-source AI, pledged to help developing nations build AI capabilities against "new historical injustices"
Europe Austria Foodwatch Austria sparked discussions about the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to minors; according to the NGO, test buyers aged 8, 11, and 14 years received the new “Tropical Energy Refresher” at McDonald's without any age check or verbal warning
Africa Liberia Poor communication along the railroad is presumed the cause of latest accident of ArcelorMittal Liberia trains, a collision that at the end of May has left several of the wagons derailed in different locations along the Yekepa-Buchanan rail corridor
Africa Cape Verde The World Cup's second-smallest nation, Cape Verde made a big impact in 2026 edition; though they lost 3-2 to Argentina, they have named the story of this tournament, showing courage, togetherness, unity and unwavering belief in what they are and can do
Oceania Papua New Guinea 1.650 public servants will retire in 2026 within the public retirement plan started in 2019, adding to the 3.635 that finished their careers in 2019-2015; starting 2027 all government agencies will budget for their retirees in their workforce planning
Asia India Indian Railways' first hydrogen-powered train made its maiden journey covering an 89-km route between Jind and Sonipat in Haryana state; the 10 coaches were powered by a 1.200 Kw hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system, the world's most powerful for a train
Europe Romania The Danube reached the lowest historical flow in 20 years with 1750 cubic meters/s, with a downward trend for the next 4-5 days to 1700 according to National Waters Administration; lowest flow was recorded in 1985 at 1400 m3/sec at the entrance to Romania
Europe Lithuania The shortage of skilled workers in the agriculture sector has made job vacancies increasingly filled by foreigners; Employment Service reports that in the first half of 2026 658 employers registered in a total of 2.800 vacant jobs