America Canada Bomb threats prompted NAV Canada to respond with employees evacuation in airports across the country and subsequent flights diversions or cancellations; targeted facilities weren't disclosed but are 'several', including Ottawa and Montreal
Oceania Papua New Guinea The Rigo women in Agriculture suggested creating a market spot dedicated to the cooperatives selling in the city: a fundamental contribution to residents' healthy food supply, their fresh produce is now limitedly offered due to a lack of physical space
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
Europe Andorra Last week to visit Gènesi at Bici Lab Andorra, open until 4 May; the exhibition presents collecting as first step in the creation of a museum and pays tribute to the Riberaygua family, who ceded their bicycle collection to the center in Andorra La Vella
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
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
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 Ghana Catholics in Ghana observed a requiem mass in honor of Pope Francis at Accra’s Holy Spirit Cathedral on the Friday evening before his funeral, celebrated on 26 April; Catholics make up about 10% of the population in Ghana, a majority Christian nation
America Colombia A potential loss of 15.000 jobs and an 8% drop in exports could affect Colombia if the US maintains a 10% tariff, according to a study warning of significant impacts on investment and key industries
Europe Bulgaria Illegally-built Roma homes in Sofia have been flattened despite European Court of Human Rights ruled demolition shouldn't proceed until a legal challenge is resolved; The 2016 decision to demolish follows Spatial Planning Act and locals were notified
Europe Slovenia The Ingeborg Bachmann Dome, an installation dedicated to the Austrian writer and poet, has been inaugurated in Nova Gorica as part of the first cross-border European Capital of Culture program until the end of autumn
Africa Togo S&P Global Ratings raised Togo’s sovereign credit rating from 'B' to 'B+', citing steady economic growth and stronger fiscal management; The outlook of the country, one of West Africa’s fastest-growing economies, remains stable
America Argentina The International Monetary Fund has maintained Argentina’s 5,5% growth forecast for 2025, expressing confidence in Milei’s reforms despite global uncertainty and urging the country to stay the course on its austerity program
Africa Comoros The extension and modernisation of Moroni International Airport, that will be carried out by Emirati company Terminals Holding, has been presented with a joint press conference; concern rose at the announcement that 800 jobs will be cut in the next months