News of the World: What you missed this week internationally
Ethiopia is constructing Africa's largest airport, Bishoftu International, with a projected capacity of 110 million passengers annually by 2030. In France, baguette consumption has sharply declined due to changing diets and lifestyles, despite its UNESCO heritage status. Meanwhile, New Zealand rejected a statue honoring WWII 'comfort women' over diplomatic concerns raised by Tokyo.
- ▪Bishoftu International Airport in Ethiopia is a $12.5 billion project set to open in 2030 with capacity for 60 million passengers initially.
- ▪France's daily bread consumption has dropped from 25 ounces per person after WWII to just 3.5 ounces today.
- ▪An ancient Maya settlement named El Jefeciño was discovered in Mexico during construction of a train system.
- ▪BMO Field in Toronto underwent an $115 million renovation to host six 2026 FIFA World Cup matches.
- ▪New Zealand rejected a proposal for a 'comfort women' statue due to potential diplomatic tensions with Japan.
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news of the world World News News of the World News of the World: What you missed this week internationally By Angela Barbuti Published May 2, 2026, 2:58 p.m. ET ETHIOPIA It’s off to a flying start. Africa’s largest airport is under construction in Ethiopia — a staggering $12.5 billion project. Bishoftu International Airport, which can welcome 60 million passengers annually, is slated to open in 2030. Located 30 miles from the capital Addis Ababa, it has plans to have the capacity for 110 million flyers, more than the world’s busiest airport, Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson. FRANCE It kneads more love. The iconic baguette is in danger due to declining bread consumption in France.
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