Africa
Kenya welcomes rare antelopes
The United States has transferred 17 rare mountain bongos to Kenya. The animals are a rare type of antelope and were at risk due to habitat loss, poaching, disease, and illegal activities. The mountain bongos will now live in a wildlife sanctuary near Mount Kenya.
Sudan army halts paramilitary hold on state
The Sudanese army said it has stopped a two-year siege imposed by the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces on the state capital of el-Obeid. The army and the paramilitary group have been at war for nearly two years, causing tens of thousands of people to die and millions forced from their homes. El-Obeid is seen as a strategic area that connects the capital Khartoum to Darfur.
Asia
New Zealand minister resigns
Andrew Bayly, New Zealand’s commerce minister, has resigned from his position. He recently said he “placed a hand” on a staff member’s upper arm and described his behavior as “overbearing.” Bayly will remain as a member of parliament. He is the first minister to resign under Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s administration.
Elephants killed in train wreck
At least six elephants were killed when a passenger train derailed, striking a heard of the animals. The incident occurred near a wildlife reserve in central Sri Lanka. No passengers were injured, and two injured elephants are being treated. There are around 7,000 wild elephants in Sri Lanka.
Europe
Knife attack leaves one dead in France
One person was killed while five police officers were injured in a knife attack in France. A suspect was arrested at the scene, and officials have opened a terrorist inquiry. The attack occurred near a busy market in Mulhouse, an area close to the borders with Germany and Switzerland.
Pope remains in critical condition
The Vatican announced that Pope Francis remains in critical condition with respiratory and kidney problems. A Monday statement from the Vatican said Pope Francis is resting while other outlets have reported that he is in good humor and eating normally. Pope Francis has been in a hospital for more than a week.
Latin America
Former Brazil president charged
Brazil’s top prosecutor has charged former Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro of leading an attempted coup. Bolsonaro is accused of aiming to prevent current President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva from taking office. He is also accused of planning to poison Lula. Bolsonaro denied any wrongdoing.
Dozens dead in Bolivian bus crash
At least 30 people were killed in a bus crash on a mountain road in Bolivia. Around 14 people were injured, including four children. Bolivia is known to have dangerous roads, especially in mountainous areas. Road accidents kill around 1,400 people each year in Bolivia.
North America
Measles cases on the rise
Officials in Texas reported 90 diagnosed cases of measles the past month. Meanwhile in New Mexico, health officials said nine people have become sick in Lea County. Measles is contagious and can be deadly, especially for pregnant women and young children.
Former Proud Boys leader arrested
Enrique Tarrio, the former leader of the far-right Proud Boys, was arrested outside the U.S. Capitol. He was recently pardoned by President Donald Trump for his role in the January 6 riot. Tarrio is accused of striking a phone and a woman’s arm after holding a news conference last week.
