Europe United Kingdom A wave of far-right anti-migrant sentiment is sweeping across the UK and a protest in Portsmouth was marked by violent incidents; around 500 hooded people besieged the port, disrupted ferry terminals after learning of the landing of 140 migrants
Europe Estonia Estonians were able to vote for their representatives in the European Parliament three days before the official date of the European elections, despite technical problems with the online voting platform
Europe Malta Transport Malta defended its decision to introduce a geofencing system, stating that it is already legislated, responding to criticism from taxi companies; the aim is to improve traffic flow and safety
Asia Laos The number of students in 4th and 7th grade secondary schools across Laos decreased for the third consecutive year, in announcement arrived as a total of 115.500 students are preparing for their final exams this month
Africa South Africa Russia is open to cooperation with the country in hockey development: matches in South Africa could take place 'even tomorrow'
Europe Liechtenstein The second wheat beer festival in Triesenberg was well attended, reconfirming the success of the first edition
Africa Seychelles A census is underway to determine the population of endemic Aldabra giant tortoises on the most populated islands, Mahe, Praslin and La Digue, and the Ministry of Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment is looking for more local volunteers to help
Africa Namibia The importance of safeguarding the country's ocean resources, given that they contribute at least 10 billion Namibian dollars (about US$528 million) annually to the country's economy, was emphasised by President Mbumba calling for urgent action
America Venezuela Venezuela and China celebrated 50 years of diplomatic relations, reaffirming a strategic partnership, and pledging cooperation in trade, technology, and more; both nations stated that they aim to oppose Western sanctions and promote a multipolar world
America Peru Peru’s fisheries sector experienced a significant drop in seafood landings, falling year-on-year to 87.000 metric tons, largely due to climate change affecting water temperatures
Asia Palestine UN agencies have warned that more than 1 million Palestinians in Gaza could experience the highest level of hunger by the middle of next month if hostilities continue
Asia Kazakhstan 'Bella Principessa' - attributed to Leonardo da Vinci - was installed for the first time in the country in its new temporary site at the National Museum of Kazakhstan, where it will be on display for two months until 4 August
Oceania Kiribati Baniti Semilota is a Kiribati climate activist, president of the National Youth Centre and the Tungaru Youth Action Club; path of activism began when she won the title of Miss Kiribati in 2020
Africa Libya The launch of a project for the creation and implementation of a paved road connecting Sokna to the cement factory to be built in Al-Jofra has been authorised by the Agency for the Implementation of Transport Projects