By: Joseph Rios
Africa
Man mauled by lion in Ghana – An unidentified man was mauled to death by a lion after he climbed in the animal’s zoo enclosure in Ghana. Authorities suspect the man may have planned to steal two rare white lion cubs. Police are investigating the motive of the man and circumstances surrounding the attack. The white lion cubs have attracted visitors since they were born last year.
Tigray seizes Ethiopian town – Tigray forces reportedly seized the Amhara town of Kobo in Ethiopia after previously saying it would withdraw from the town. There was previously a five-month humanitarian truce. Major cities in Amhara, Ethiopia like Woldia and Dessie have imposed partial night time curfews. Reports suggest fighting has contin- ued in mountain ranges close by.
Asia
China-Scotland shipping route begins – China will be receiving more than a million bottles of whiskey which will travel by sea from Scotland. The new sailing route will see around three sailings per month. The partnership between the two countries was established thanks to a relationship between KC Liner Agencies, DKT Allseas and China Xpress. The route will reduce freight transit times compared to services via Europe or southern UK ports.
Japan police chief resigns – Itaru Nakamura, head of Japan’s national police agency, resigned over the killing of former prime minister Shinzo Abe. Nakamura said he took responsibility for Abe’s death after an investigation found there were serious flaws in how Abe was protected. He was shot and killed while speaking at a political campaign on July 8.
Europe
Over 25,000 migrants have crossed to Kent to date – Britian’s Ministry of Defense estimates that at least 25,000 migrants have crossed the English Channel to Kent so far this year. In August, there were 8,747 crossings detected. Four months ago, Home Secretary Priti Patel announced plans to send migrants to Rwanda to try to reduce crossing the Channel. The UN’s refugee agency says 120,441 people arrived in Europe from the Mediterranean by land or sea last year.
Russia set to build nuclear reactors in Hungary – Russia is planning to begin construction on two new nuclear reactors in Hungary. The countries reached a deal in 2014 that aims to expand the existing Paks nuclear site. The site currently generates about 40 percent of Hungary’s electricity supply. The nuclear reactors could be ready for service by 2030 and are largely financed by Russia.
Latin America
Colombian police officers arrested
Ten Colombian police officers were arrested on suspicion of involvement in the deaths of three youths. The group was shot and killed while in police custody toward the end of July. A police colonel and the highest ranked officer suspect is missing and thought to be abroad. Prosecutors say the officers alleged the victims were members of a criminal group that had killed a policeman.
Search for Mexican miners could take months – Relatives of 10 Mexican miners who are trapped in a flooded col- liery say the search for the group could take between six to 11 months. The miners have been trapped since Aug. 3 when a tunnel wall collapsed at the Pinabete mine in Coahuila. Earlier in August, officials released a special underwater drone where the miners are located, but it failed to reach the depth where the group is believed to be trapped. There has been no contact with the missing miners.
North America
NASA calls off moon rocket launch
NASA called off the launch of a big new Moon rocket after controllers struggled to get an engine on the rocket. The rocket, known as the Space Launch System, is the biggest of its kind ever developed by NASA. Officials plan to use it to send astronauts back to the Moon. Pictures showed thousands of people had trav- eled to Cape Canaveral to see the launch.
California set to ban sales of petrol only vehicles – California will ban the sale of new petrol-only vehicles by 2035 as the state works to combat climate change. By 2026, 35 percent of new vehicles sold in the state must be electric, hybrid or hydrogen-powered. California is the most populous state in the United States, and the new regu- lations would apply to 68 percent of vehicle sales by 2030.
