America Bolivia 77 gold bars seized at Viru Viru Airport in compliance with a court order have been delivered to the Central Bank of Bolivia; the total weight recorded during the valuation process is 189.503,9 grams with an average purity over 90%
America El Salvador Strong condemnation came from Venezuela after El Salvador's President Bukele offered to exchange 252 jailed Venezuelan migrants for political prisoners, a move Caracas has labeled cynical and a violation of international human rights
Asia Cyprus Thousands of people in danger at sea have been rescued and the Cyprus government intends to continue to carry out its duties and responsibilities effectively in the search and rescue area of the Republic of Cyprus, deputy migration minister Ioannides said
Europe Ireland Thousands of people took part in an anti-immigration rally in Dublin, alongside a smaller counter-demonstration; both passed off without any major incidents with gardaí acting as a cordon between both groups on O’Connell Street
Asia Iran A powerful explosion at Iran’s biggest port of Bandar Abbas caused at least 40 casualties and over 1.000 people injured, state media reported; local firefighters have been joined by Russian specialists, dispatched by plane upon President Putin's order
America Brazil Preparations have been launched for South America’s first carbon market, requiring major emitters to report emissions by 2026 and setting limits by 2029, signaling Brazil's commitment to climate action despite being world's fifth-largest carbon emitter
Asia Jordan A new tourist train service made his first trip in Mafraq, marking the launch of the first heritage rail trips in the governorate; the initiative aims to promote domestic tourism and revive interest in Jordan's historical and cultural landmarks
Europe Denmark The Danish Tax Agency has begun reimbursing 25 billion DKK to 82% of taxpayers: around 3,8 million Danes overpaid on their taxes last year, amounting to a total of 25,4 billion DKK (€3,4 billion)
Europe Poland Magda Butrym is back in the news after becoming the first Polish designer to join retail giant H&M: in Warsaw crowds formed outside the downtown H&M flagship store as local fashionistas queued to be among the first to grab one of the coveted new pieces
Oceania New Zealand Speed limit on Highway 35 from Makorori to Pouawa will increase to 100km/h following public consultation of 864 people: 41% of respondents supported keeping the current 80km/h limit, introduced in 2020 to curb accidents, and proven successful
America Chile Chile has launched an investigation into an arson attack that destroyed 52 vehicles at a controversial hydroelectric project in Biobío, amid indigenous opposition and rising tensions over environmental and territorial rights
Africa Guinea-Bissau A group of 15 people, most of them women, have been arrested in the seaside resort of Varela, for allegedly taking part in an arson attack at a local heavy sands mine; the group includes an Italian businesswoman who works in the local hotel industry
Europe Ukraine Photos showing the Presidents of Ukraine and the United States seated face-to-face in St. Peter's Basilica, deep in conversation, have gone around the world; a spokesperson for the White House called the discussion "very productive"
America Guatemala Health and education workers have been protesting in April, demanding better labor conditions and accusing President Arévalo of failing to honor wage and job stability commitments outlined in the 2025 national budget