Africa
Mpox outbreak in Africa
Officials from the World Health Organization (WHO) declared an mpox outbreak in parts of Africa. The disease, formerly known as monkeypox, is highly contagious. It has killed at least 450 people recently during an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The World Health Organization expressed concern about the disease spreading outside of Africa.
Former Zambian ex-first lady passes
Maureen Mwanawasa, Zambia’s former first lady, passed at the age of 61. She was married to former Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa, who was in office from 2002 to 2008. Mwanawasa was known as an active advocate for social justice, community development, and public health issues. She was an attorney and owned a law firm with her husband.
Asia
Thailand picks new Prime Minister
Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of billionaire and former leader Thaksin, has been picked to be Thailand’s next prime minister. She is 37 and will become the country’s youngest prime minister and second woman to hold the position. Recently, former Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin was dismissed by a constitutional court.
Indian doctors on strike
Doctors across India are on a national strike in protest against the rape and murder of a female colleague. All non-essential hospital services were shutdown this past Saturday across the country. Other protests have ensued as people in India have called for better protection of women. Some Indian doctors have expressed concern of safety, while others have protested against violence for years.
Europe
WWI warship discovered
A WWI era warship has been discovered off the Aberdeenshire coast. It is believed to bea Royal Navy warship sunk by a torpedo during the war. At least 500 people on the ship’s crew were killed when it was attacked by a German U-boat in 1914. Just 70 sailors on the ship survived.
Latin America
Peru gang leader arrested
Gianfranco Torres-Navarro, a wanted Peruvian gang leader, has been arrested in the U.S. He is believed to be the leader of the Los Killers gang and is being held at a federal detention facility pending immigration proceedings. Torres-Navarro is also on Peru’s wanted list and reportedly fled the country after allegedly killing a retired police officer.
Former Argentina president accused of abuse
Alberto Fernandez, the former president of Argentina, is accused of causing serious injuries to his ex-wife, Fabiola Yanez. She said she suffered psychological threats and physical aggression. Yanez also accused Fernandez of forcing her to have an abortion. Fernandez denied the allegations and is not allowed to leave the country while an investigation ensues.
North America
Florida woman convicted of shooting/killing neighbor
Susan Lorincz, a 60-year-old white woman, was convict- ed of manslaughter for shooting Ajike “AJ Owens, a Black woman. The incident occurred when Owens knocked at Lorincz’s door because of a dispute about children playing outside. Lorincz shouted racial epithets at Owens’ children before the shooting. Her trial occurred in Florida, and she faces up to 30 years in jail.
Five charged in connection to Matthew Perry’s death
Police in Los Angeles announced that five people have been charged in the drug-related death of actor Matthew Perry. Among those who were charged include two doctors and his personal assistance. Perry died last October, and ketamine was found in his blood. Officials concluded the substance killed him.
