By: Joseph Rios
Africa
Kenyan journalist, known as “godfather of print media” passes – Joe Kadhi, who served as the managing editor for the Daily Nation, Kenya’s largest newspaper,
has passed away. Kadhi held a long career in media and served as a lecturer at the University of Nairobi, the University of Addis Ababa and the United States International University in Kenya. Many referred to Kadhi as the “godfather of print media.”
Sudan military cuts off internet – As many people in Sudan prepared for nationwide protests last Thursday, the Sudan military cut off internet. Protesters had been using social media platforms to organize demonstrations. Netblocks, an internet monitoring organization, reported that internet access was disrupted across the country. At least 103 people have been killed because of a crackdown against pro-democracy demonstrations, according to a Sudanese doctors’ union.
Asia
Japan records worst heatwave ever Officials in Japan are warning of a possible power shortage as Japan reported its hottest day ever since records began in 1875. Japan residents are still being encouraged to use air conditioning to avoid heatstroke. Hospitals have reported a jump in cases of residents suffering from heat stroke. Temperatures in Japan have hit an average of 95 degrees.
Philippines swears in new president – Ferdinand Marcos Jr, who won the Philippines’ presidential election in a landslide in May, was sworn into office. He took his oath in front of the country’s national museum. Marcos Jr promised to boost jobs and combat rising prices. He is taking over a country that is dealing with inflation and rising debt. Marcos Jr is the son of dictator Ferdinand Marcos who ruled the Philippines for 20 years.
Europe
Russia withdraws troops from Sanke Island – Ukraine officials announced the country forced Russia off Sanke Island, land that belongs to the country. Ukraine called the military victory a “remarkable operation,” and analysists have noted that the operation represents a significant defeat for Russia. The Ukraine operation involved several explosions, and Russia no longer has a base in the northwest corner of the Black Sea.
Fifteen arrested in France for alleged people-smuggling ring – French authorities have arrested 15 people who are accused of being part of a people-smuggling ring that left 27 people dead last November.
At that time, a boat sank near Calais when it was traveling across the English Channel to reach the UK. Those arrested could face charges of involuntary manslaughter and people smuggling. French media say the smuggling-ring was designed to provide passage for Afghans fleeing the Taliban.
Latin America
Colombia prison riot kills 49 inmates Colombia’s national prison authority said inmates at a prison in south-west Colombia started a fire to mattresses in an effort to stop guards from breaking up a riot. The fire and riot killed 49 inmates and injured at least 30 other people. No prisoners escaped during the incident. Colombia’s jails are intended to hold about 80,000 people, but the country’s prison population exceeds 112,000.
Medical staff set to face trial for death of soccer player Diego Maradona Eight medical personnel who are accused of criminal negligence for the death of Argentinian soccer player Diego Maradona will stand trial. A medical panel found Maradona’s treatment had “deficiencies and irregularities.” Maradona, who is considered a legendary soccer player, died in 2020 from a heart attack at the age of 60. The medical panel found that Maradona’s medical team acted in an “inappropriate, deficient and reckless manner.”
North America
R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in jail Former R&B artist R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison for using his celebrity platform to sexually abuse children and women. R. Kelly, whose real name is Robert Sylvester Kelly, was convicted in New York last year for racketeering and sex trafficking crimes.
A mass shooting at a Fourth of July parade – On Monday, in a wealthy section outside Chicago a shooter left seven people dead and several wounded, according to the city of Highland Park. The police have since apprehended the suspect, who reportedly used a high-powered rifle.
Truck driver carrying migrants in Texas charged – Homero Zamorano, the suspected driver of a truck that held dozens of bodies of migrants, has been charged with migrant smuggling resulting in death. Zamorano posed as a migrant in a bush before being arrested by San Antonio police. At least 53 migrants died in the incident. Two other suspects linked to the incident have also been arrested on firearm offenses.
