Africa
Millions without power in Nigeria
Households across Nigeria are left without power because of a general strike over the cost of living. Union members recently halted operators at Nigeria’s power control rooms from working and shut down electricity substations. The power outages have caused schools, offices and hospitals across the country to close.
Former Zambian first lady arrested
Esther Lungu, Zambia’s former first lady, was arrested because of possession of properties that are suspected to be proceeds of crime. Police said Lungu failed to give a reasonable explanation of how she acquired a $1.5 million estate. Last year, Lungu was also arrested over corruption allegations, which involved cases of theft of motor vehicles and title deeds.
Asia
Chinese robot lands on Moon
Officials in China said its robot craft successfully landed on the far side of the Moon. The robot was designed to collect rock and soil from the far side of the Moon for the first time in history. Chinese media called the landing a historic moment. The robot is expected to spend up to three days gathering materials from the surface of the Moon.
Deadly heat leaves dozens dead in India
At least 50 people died in India this past week because of scorching temperatures. In the state of Uttar Pradesh, around 33 people died over the weekend from the heat. Between March and May of this year, India has reported about 24,849 heatstroke cases. Officials in India expect temperatures to fall in the coming days because of the onset of the monsoon.
Europe
Lighting strikes injuring residents in Czech Republic
Around 18 people were injured in the Czech Republic when they were huddled under a tree during a lightning storm. The lightning struck the tree, causing a fire. Local reports suggest that children were among those who were injured. This past weekend, the Czech Republic was hit by heavy rains, storms, and flooding in some parts of the country.
Venice bans large tour groups
Officials in Venice are introducing new rules that will ban loudspeakers and limit tour group sizes to 25 people. Earlier this year, Venice also introduced a daily entry fee as the country continues to grapple with over-tourism. This is considered one of the most urgent issues facing Venice as the area has welcomed more than 13 million tourists since 2019.
Latin America
Mexico elects first woman president
Claudia Sheinbaum is set to become Mexico’s first woman president after a historic landslide win. She is the former mayor of Mexico City and preliminary results show her winning between 58 percent and 60 percent of the country’s vote. Sheinbaum is a former energy scientist and is friends with outgoing President Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
Colombia bans bullfighting
Officials in Colombia have passed a bill banning bullfighting. Once the law is enacted, there will be a three-year transition period to help families who depend on bullfighting to find new income. Today, Colombia is one of only eight countries in the world where bull fighting still takes place.
North America
Ohio mass shooting injures dozens, kills one person
At least one person was killed and 24 others were injured in a shooting in Akron, Ohio. Police found dozens of bullet casings and a gun at the scene of the shooting, but nobody has been arrested or identified as a suspect. The incident occurred when around 200 people were gathered at a birthday party. Many of the victims’ injuries were non-life-threatening, but some are “in a more serious condition,” police said.
Michelle Obama’s mother passes
Marian Robinson, the mother of former First Lady Michelle Obama, passed away peacefully last Friday. Robinson was well known around the White House and spent time taking care of the Obama’s children. Michelle Obama called her mother a rock that was always there for her whenever she needed her.
