Africa
Kenya police arrest “serial killer”
Police in Kenya arrested a man who is suspected of killing at least nine women whose bodies were found in a quarry. The man, Jomaisi Khalisia, confessed to killing 42 women since 2022 and was arrested at a bar on Monday. Khalisia is 33 and also confessed to killing his own wife. The victims were between the ages of 18 and 30 years old.
Car bombing kills several people in Somalia
At least five people were killed, and 20 others injured in Somalia after a car bomb exploded. The incident occurred outside a popular café where people were gathered to watch the Euro 2024 soccer final. Officials confirmed that the Jihadist group al-Shabab was behind the attack.
Asia
Philippines search for small town mayor
Officials in the Philippines are searching for a small-town mayor who is accused of being a Chinese spy. The mayor, Alice Guo, has been questioned on her Chinese parentage and suspicions she’s working as an asset or spy for China. She denied wrongdoing and said her Chinese father and Filipina mother raised her on their pig farm. Some members from the country’s Senate claim Guo is a Chinese national whose real name is Guo Hua Ping.
Australian father charged with murdering children
Police in Australia have charged a father with murdering three of his children in a house fire. The unnamed man is facing three counts of murder, five counts of attempted murder, and one charge of destroying property with the intent to endanger life. Three boys, a girl, and their mother survived the fire. Police allege the father started the fire this past Sunday morning and blocked rescue attempts.
Europe
Spain wins Euro 2024 final
Spain’s men’s soccer team defeated England 2-1 in Sunday’s Euro 2024 final. The match took place in Berlin, Germany and marked the fourth time Spain has won the European champions. Spain’s men’s soccer team has been highly successful the past 16 years, winning the Euros in 2008 and 2012, and the World Cup in 2010.
Poland considering shooting down Russian missiles
Officials in Poland are considering shooting down Russian missiles heading toward Polish territory while they are still in Ukraine airspace. Recently, the two countries reached a joint defense agreement when leaders met in Warsaw last week. Poland Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said the proposal is an idea at this stage, and the two countries plan to explore the possibil- ity of Poland shooting down Russian missiles.
Latin America
Argentina wins Copa America
Argentina’s men’s soccer team defeated Colombia in the Copa America tournament final on Sunday. Kick off for the match was delayed because ticketless fans tried to get into the stadium, leading to several arrests. Argentina won the match in the final minutes 1-0. The country won the 2021 Copa America and the 2022 World Cup.
Five jailed for murder of Ecuador president candidate
Officials in Ecuador have jailed members of the Los Lobos gang for the murder of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio. Among those who were jailed include Carlos Angulo, the alleged leader of the gang, and Laura Castilla. They were sentenced to 34 years and eight months in prison. Villavicencio was shot and killed while leaving a campaign rally last August.
North America
Alec Baldwin trial dismissed
A New Mexico judge dismissed an involuntary manslaughter case against actor Alec Baldwin. In 2021 Halyna Hutchins, a cinematographer, was shot and killed by a revolver that Baldwin was using during rehearsals. Baldwin broke down in tears during the ruling and thanked his supporters and family. Hutchins was a rising Ukrainian cinematographer and was known for her work on films like “Archenemy” and “Darlin.”
Trump gunman identified
Police in Pennsylvania have identified Thomas Matthew Crooks as the person who shot at former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally. Officials believe Crooks opened fire at Trump when he was speaking to a crowd in Butler, Pennsylvania. One per- son was killed, and two others were wounded during the incident. Crooks was 20 years old and was shot dead at the scene by a Secret Service sniper.
