TL;DRPrison capacities are nearing full utilization in some areas, leading to a shortage of available places. Older prison facilities require renovation or new construction.
TL;DRRussia's Central Bank has reduced its GDP forecast for 2026 to between zero and one percent. This adjustment, announced by Central Bank head Elwira Nabiullina, is accompanied by expectations of higher inflation due to a fuel crisis.
TL;DRAt least 41 people have died in Assam, India, due to severe monsoon floods. The flooding has inundated homes and roads, and rescue teams are searching for survivors.
Climate ChangeSustainabilityHousing & Urban Development
TL;DRAllotment gardens can reduce ambient temperatures by several degrees, gaining significance particularly in urban areas. They also function as carbon sinks.
TL;DRThe chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Karim Khan, has been dismissed following an allegation of sexual abuse. Meanwhile, wildfires are threatening the major city of Bordeaux in southwestern France.
TL;DRA minute of silence was observed in Venezuela to commemorate the victims of an earthquake that occurred one month prior. The disaster resulted in thousands of casualties.
TL;DRInitiatives dedicated to year-round queer cultural and community work in Berlin are struggling to survive. This comes as hundreds of thousands celebrate in the capital during the Pride weekend.
TL;DRThe Russian central bank has lowered its key interest rate to 14 percent to support the economy. At the same time, an increased inflation risk is anticipated.
TL;DRThe Parrot Settlement in Zehlendorf, Berlin, is on the verge of being designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. This initiative has been met with ongoing conflict for 100 years and does not have universal support.