Digital Skills for Youth: MobileMoney Fintech in Ghana urged students to build practical digital, technical and interpersonal skills to stay employable in a tech-driven labour market, equipping hundreds at the 2026 National Youth Mentorship Summit. Construction Waste Recycling: Malta’s MDA welcomed Legal Notice 210/2026 extending construction and demolition waste recycling fiscal incentives to 2031, adding clearer duties and a €16/tonne cap for qualifying services. Semiconductor R&D Boost: GlobalFoundries (based in Malta) says the US will award it $300m to speed up AI data-centre tech via silicon photonics, including higher transfer speeds and better energy efficiency. Energy Reliability Talks: Malta’s Energy Minister Miriam Dalli asked social partners for measures to manage electricity demand during heatwave peaks, aiming to reduce grid strain without raising bills. Health Tech & Competition: Brazil approved new semaglutide injection pens from Hypera, Sandoz and Sun Pharma, intensifying the weight-loss drug race. EU Migration Operations: Malta and Italy-backed EU plans for a maritime rescue coordination centre in Benghazi highlight the operational gap between EU policy and Libya’s divided authorities. Malta Science & Heritage: Research suggests Malta’s hunter-gatherers relied on repeated long-distance sea voyages—at least 62 miles—long before farming spread. Archaeology in the Region: Sardinia excavation uncovered a Bronze Age “Giants’ Tomb” chamber split into two levels, described as unique among known sites. Wildfire Risk in Europe: France’s Bordeaux-area wildfire is producing extreme fire-weather phenomena, with scientists warning climate change is making such emergencies more intense. Gaming Distribution Watch: GAMIVO released an analysis on how digital-only game sales could shift pricing, promotions and development timelines.