Europe Ireland 1926 census records have been released; searchable online for the first time, they show Ireland 100 years ago, detailing ages, occupations, status (including "orphanhood"), religions and genders of citizens of newly established Irish Free State
Africa Mozambique Every year the country loses approximately 267.000 hectares of forest, or 0,79% of its total forest area; this deforestation leads to the emission of 40 million tonnes more of greenhouse gases
Asia Iraq For the Baghdad Metro project, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani announced the accreditation of the winning consortium; the metro is considered a crucial to improve urban mobility and stimulating economic growth
Europe Finland Finns have reduced meat consumption for five consecutive years, reveal statistics published by the Natural Resources Institute Finland; the per capita maximum was reached in 2018, while last year it fell below 78kg for the first time since 2014
Asia Palestine Belal Muhammad made history by becoming the first mixed martial arts fighter of Palestinian origin to win a UFC title, snatching the welterweight crown from British champion Leon Edwards
Europe Germany In 2025, the country will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the International Year of Women with a 20€ silver coin made of .925 fine silver, weighing 18 grams and with a diameter of 32,5 millimetres, distributed from March 2025
Europe Austria The Teletest working group, which measures TV and video usage in Austria, will upgrade its system with HbbTV-based data collection as of 1 September 2024
Africa Morocco Lawyers from all over Morocco gathered in front of the Parliament building to demand the repeal of the controversial civil procedure code bill in Rabat
America Honduras Honduras and Dominican Republic have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance air connectivity, allowing airlines from both countries to offer direct flights and expand routes, aiming to boost passenger traffic and stimulate economic growth
Africa Guinea At the first elective congress of the Guinean Federation of Licensed Commissioners and Freight Forwarders, held at a reception in Conakry, Mrs. Hadja Fatoumata Mara has been elected President of the organism
Asia Georgia China Central Television would be preparing an extensive programme on Georgia's tourism potential, dedicated to seaside and spa resorts, culture, nature, wine and Georgian dishes according to the Georgian National Tourism Administration
Asia Armenia A measure providing $65 million in assistance for Armenia to continue reform efforts and Euro-Atlantic integration has been approved by the US Senate Appropriations Committee
America Mexico Nearly 600 Mexicans have fled to Guatemala to escape drug cartel violence, Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo confirmed, stating that the country is coordinating with local governments to assist the refugees
America El Salvador In El Salvador, up to 300 doctors have resigned from the Salvadoran Social Security Institute since the beginning of this year due to overwork and hostile attitudes from mid-level management, according to the Simetriss union