Africa
Kenyan police officers charged with murder
Three police officers in Kenya are accused of murdering 31-year-old blogger Albert Ojwang. He died while in police custody earlier this month, leading to large protests in the country. Ojwang was originally detained because Kenya Deputy Police Chief Eliud Lagat accused him of defaming him on social media.
Fans die at Algeria soccer game
Algeria’s health ministry said three people were killed at a soccer game when they fell from the upper stand of a stadium. Others were injured when a security barrier collapsed. Local soccer team MC Alger won the league title at the game. Around 70 people were treated with injuries, and most of them have since been released from hospital care.
Asia
Cockfighters on the run
Officials in the Philippines are searching for 34 men who are accused of fixing cockfighting matches. Authorities are investigating a claim that the men were killed and dumped in a volcanic lake. They have been missing for three years, and six suspects have been charged for kidnapping. One of the suspects claimed the men were strangled to death.
Thai prime minister faces calls to resign
Officials in Thailand are calling for Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to resign after a call between her and former Cambodian leader Hun Sen about a border dispute leaked. In the call, Shinawatra calls Sen “uncle” and seemed to dismiss a Thai military commander. She apologized for the leak audio, and a key coalition partner of her party called for her to resign.
Europe
Bride killed at French wedding
Officials in France are investigating the death of a bride who was shot and killed at her wedding night by masked gunmen. One suspected attacker was also killed while the groom and a child were seriously wounded. Two people have been arrested in connection to the incident. It is unknown what the gunmen’s motive was, but reports suggest the incident may have been linked to a drug-related score-settling.
Russian air attack leaves nine dead in Ukraine
Ukraine’s interior minister said nine people were killed during an overnight Russian missile and drone attack in the Kyiv region. Among the buildings that were hit include hospitals, sports stadiums, and residential areas. Russia has recently intensified attacks on Ukraine cities with missiles, drones, and decoys.
Latin America
Brazil tourist remains missing
Officials in Indonesia are searching for 26-year-old Juliana Marins of Brazil. She fell while hiking near the crater of Mount Rinjani, an active volcano. Efforts to find Marins have been difficult because of extreme terrain and foggy weather. Drone footage showed that she appeared to be alive as of Saturday.
El Chapo’s lawyer elected as judge
Silvia Delgado, who served as drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman’s lawyer, has been elected as a judge in Mexico. The country recently hosted its first-ever judicial elections. Delgado’s election came with controversy as a transparency organization accused her of having links to organized crime. Delgado dismissed the claim, saying she was doing her job by defending El Chapo.
North America
Lake Tahoe incident leaves six dead
At least six people were killed when a boat capsized Lake Tahoe. Officials are still searching for two other people. The incident occurred due to fierce winds, which caused tall waves to rise. Authorities have yet to identify any of the victims. Lake Tahoe is a popular tourist site on the border of California and Nevada.
ICE attempts to enter Dodger Stadium
The Los Angeles Dodgers shared last week that they blocked ICE agents from entering Dodger Stadium. ICE agents requested permission to enter Dodger Stadium’s parking lots, according to a statement from the team. Immigration agents have recently upped raids to find undocumented migrants, particularly in areas like Los Angeles. ICE denied trying to enter the stadium.
