Africa
Malawian cricket official killed
Arjun Menon, a top Malawian cricket official, was “brutally murdered” at his home, according to local reports. He was a wicketkeeper and represented Singapore five times at senior level. Menon was the operations manager of Cricket Malawi, and local police have yet to release a statement about the incident.
Burkina Faso military accused of massacre
A new Human Rights Watch report accused Burkina Faso government forces and an allied militia of killing at least 130 civilians in March. The alleged massacre also resulted in the displacement of ethnic Fulanis. The Fulani are a Muslim community who have been accused by the government of backing Islamist militants, an allegation they denied.
Asia
India-Pakistan military leaders meet over ceasefire agreement
Military officials from India and Pakistan gathered together on Monday to discuss additional details for a ceasefire that was agreed upon over the weekend. Recently, there was intense shelling and aerial incursions from both sides. Meanwhile, India is planning to reopen 32 airports for civilians that were previously closed because of safety concerns.
Taliban bans chess
People in Afghanistan are no longer allowed to play chess until further notice because of fears of gambling. The Taliban government made the announcement, saying the game isn’t compatible with Islamic law. Previously, the Taliban government banned mixed martial arts in professional competition, because the government alleges the sport is too violent and problematic.
Europe
Poland accuses Russia of 2024 arson
Officials in Poland have accused Russian intelligence services of creating a massive fire in 2024. The fire nearly completely destroyed a shopping center in Warsaw. Poland Prime Minister Donald Tusk made the accusation on X, saying he knows “for sure” the fire was caused by arson ordered by Russian officials.
Dozens of soccer fans injured after pitch invasion
At least 25 fans were taken to a hospital after a pitch invasion in Germany at Hamburg’s Volksparkstadion. The injuries occurred when thousands of fans rushed the field after Hamburg won an important game. Around 65 emergency personnel were deployed, and around 19 of the injuries are considered to be serious.
Latin America
Mexico sues Google over “Gulf of America” name
Officials in Mexico are suing Google for ignoring requests to not rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America on its map services. At the beginning of the year, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on his first day in office calling for the area to be renamed. Google said it made the change to its maps as part of a “long standing practice” of following name changes when updated by governments.
Nazi paperwork found in Argentina
Worker clearing the basement of Argentina’s Supreme Court discovered boxes with membership booklets for Nazi-affiliated organizations. The documents originally arrived in Argentina in 1941 aboard a Japanese steamship. The crates have since been moved to a secure office in the building.
North America
Kentucky Derby winning jockey suspended
Officials have fined and suspended Jockey Junior Alvarado for striking his horse eight times during the Kentucky Derby race. Alvarado won the race, but regulations say a rider can only strike a horse six times with a crop. He was fined $62,000 and suspended for two upcoming racing days.
New Jersey mayor arrested during protests
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested last week after allegedly trying to force his way into a migrant detention facility. Officials accused him of committing trespass and ignoring multiple warnings. He was released following his arrest and has been charged with one count of trespassing.
