Africa
Niger offers free C-sections to women
In an effort to curb mothers dying in childbirth, Niger is offering free emergency Caesarean sections to “poor and vulnerable” women. Niger has the fourth highest maternal mortality rate in the world. The country’s National Bureau of Statistics shows that more than 40 percent of Nigerians live below the international extreme poverty line.
Nigeria army chief dies
Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, Nigeria’s army chief, has passed away at the age of 56. Lagbaja died after suffering from an undisclosed illness. His status as Chief of army staff had made him the highest-ranking military officer in the Nigerian army.
Asia
Railway bomb kills dozens in Pakistan
At least 25 people were killed after a bomb exploded at a railway in Pakistan. The incident occurred when a popular morning train was about to leave. The militant group Baschistan Liberation Army said it was responsible for the attack.
Endangered Indian bird born
Officials in India performed the first successful hatching of a great Indian bustard chick through artificial insemination. The great Indian bustard is a critically endangered bird that primarily lives in India. The new chick was called an important development by scientists in the country as habitat loss and poaching has made the bird endangered.
Europe
Ukraine targets Moscow
Russia announced it intercepted 84 Ukrainian drones, some of which were near Moscow. Meanwhile, Ukraine said Russia launched 145 drones toward every part of the country, but most of them were shot down. Ukraine’s attack on Moscow was its largest strike on the city since the war began.
Irish murder suspect arrested
An unnamed 37-year-old Irish man, who is accused of murdering an American nurse, was arrested in Hungary. The victim, Mackenzie Michalski, was reported missing after a night out in Budapest, Hungary’s capital. The suspect confessed to killing Michalski and showed police where he disposed her body.
Latin America
Pig’s head thrown on Brazil soccer field
A pig’s head was thrown on a soccer field during a Brazilian championship game. The match was between rivals Corinthians and Palmeiras, whose symbol is a pig. Two fans were arrested after the incident.
Bodies found in pick truck in Mexico
Police in a southern Mexican city discovered the remains of 11 people inside a vehicle. Among the victims included two children. The incident occurred in the city of Chilpancingo, a region where a mayor was beheaded last month days after taking the job. The case is being treated as a homicide.
North America
FBI investigates racist texts
The FBI is investigating racist text messages that were sent to Black Americans across the country. The texts included a message telling Black people to report to a plantation to “pick cotton.” People received the texts in states like Alabama, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
Monkeys escape lab
Around 43 monkeys escaped a research facility in South Carolina. The animals broke out of Alpha Genesis, a company that breeds monkeys for medical testing and research. The company located the monkeys eventually and were enticed with food. The monkeys were able to escape because a keeper left a door open to their outdoor enclosure.
