Africa
Nigeria state introduces 24-hour curfew
Nigeria’s Adamawa state declared a 24-hour curfew because of looting that took place at food stores and warehouses. Prices for food and petrol have skyrocketed in the country after Nigeria ended a fuel subsidy regime. Nigeria’s economy has suffered recently because of a recession and the fallout from the pandemic.
Wildfires under control in Tunisia
Authorities in Tunisia said wildfires that spread across five provinces are now under control. Fires burned more than 2,400 acres of forest in Tunisia’s western province of Jendouba. Countries near the Mediterranean have been dealing with wildfires because of high temperatures. In Tunisia, temperatures have reached up to 120F.
Asia
Dozens killed by suicide bomber in Pakistan
At least 45 people were killed in Pakistan after a suicide bomber targeted a political rally. Reports read that hundreds of people were at the rally to support the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl political party. The death toll may rise, and 15 people are in critical condition. The Pakistan Taliban denied any involvement in the attack.
Tiger populations rise in India and Bhutan
New figures from India and Bhutan show that wild tiger populations in the coun- tries are on the rise. India’s tiger population increased by 6 percent while Bhutan’s tiger population rose by 27 percent from its last count in 2015. India is home to 3,682 tigers and Bhutan counted 131 wild tigers. Tigers are considered essential for preserving com- plex systems in the natural world.
Europe
Deadly storm hits Russia
Severe storms in central Russia killed at least 10 people and injured 76 others. Eight of the victims were killed at a campsite in the Mari El region after trees fell on the site. The campsite is a popular tourist spot in the Mari Chodra national park. Around 100,000 people were left without power from the storm as well, and nearly 50 buildings were damaged.
Ancient Roman shipwreck discovered
Authorities in Italy said an ancient Roman ship from 2,000 years ago was found off the coast of the country. The ship dates back to around the 1st or 2nd Ceuntry BC and was found with hundreds of Roman terracotta jars. It is believed that there are thousands of wrecked ships yet to be discovered around the Mediterranean.
Latin America
Bolivia launches massive manhunt for alleged drug trafficker
At least 2,250 police officers have been deployed in Santa Cruz, Bolivia to search for a man accused of trafficking tons of cocaine from South America to Europe. The suspect, Sebastián Marset, is also accused of ordering the murder of an anti-drug prosecutor who was killed while on a honeymoon in 2022. Marset is wanted by police in Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and the United States, and has been on the run since 2022.
Colombia upsets Germany at 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
In the final minutes, Manuels Vanegas scored a game winning goal to lead Colombia to an upset victory over Germany. It was Germany’s first World Cup group stage defeat since 1995. Colombia is set to play Morocco on Thursday and needs a point to top the group. Colombia Assistant Coach Angelo Marsiglia called the victory over Germany a great win for the whole country.
North America
Madonna out of intensive care
Singer Madonna is out of the hospital after battling a serious bacterial infection this past month. She said she is lucky to be alive and was due to begin a seven-month world tour before postponing its start date by three months. Madonna is ranked as the 45th richest self-made woman in the United States by Forbes and has an estimated wealth of $580 million.
Emmy Awards postponed
The Emmy Awards have been postponed because of Hollywood strikes. The award show was set to take place in September. Members of the Writers Guild of America and Screen Actors Guild are striking, meaning those in the unions can’t work or do any publicity. No date for the award show has been confirmed but organizers are hoping to wait until an agreement has been reached with TV companies. The Emmys haven’t been postponed in more than 20 years, and the last time was in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
