Africa
Nigerian woman killed by mob
Police in Nigeria announced that a woman was burned to death by a mob in Nigeria. The incident occurred after she was accused of blaspheming against Prophet Muhammad. The victim was identified by local media as Amaye, a food vendor, and police are investigating the crime.
Police van and prison bus crash, leaving 16 dead
At least 16 people were killed in Namibia when a police van and prison bus crashed head-on. Among the victims were two civilians and 14 officers. Road traffic fatalities occur often in Namibia. Data shows that the country experiences 22 road traffic fatalities per 100,000.
Asia
China/India leaders meet
China President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met in China at the Shanghai Co-operation Organization. The two countries agreed they should be partners and that there was peace and stability between them. It was the first time in seven years that Modi has traveled to China.
Thai Prime Minister removed from office
Thailand’s Constitutional Court has removed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from her position. In June, a call between her and Cambodia former leader Hun Sen linked where Shinawatra criticized the Thai army. After the leak, she was accused of undermining the country’s army.
Europe
Arrest made in shooting of Ukraine politician
Officials in Ukraine announced that a suspect has been arrested for shooting and killing Ukrainian politician Andriy Parubiy. He was killed by an attacker posing as courier last Saturday. Parubiy served as the speaker of the country’s parliament for over three years and was one of the leaders of demonstrations in 2013-14 that called for Ukraine to align itself with the European Union.
EU chief’s plane targeted by Russia, allegedly
European Union Chief Ursula von der Leyen’s plane was disrupted by suspected Russian interference. Russia is accused of interfering with the navigation system of the plane. The aircraft was forced to land as pilots used paper maps. Russia denied the allegations. In the past, experts have warned that Russia was causing disruption to satellite navigation systems.
Latin America
Animals in Mexico infected with flesh-eating parasite
Recent data in Mexico shows the number of animals infested with a flesh-eating parasite has risen by 53 percent. The parasite is known as New World screwworm and has impacted cattle, dogs, horses, sheep, and some dozens of people. New World screwworm was thought to have been eradicated in Mexico in 1991. But the parasite has remained in subtropical areas of Central and South America.
Teenager who killed Colombian politician sentenced
A court in Colombia has sentenced a 15-year-old boy to seven years in juvenile detention for shooting and killing Miguel Uribe Turbay, a politician. Turbay was a presidential hopeful and died at 39-years-old. The unnamed teenager was charged with attempted murder and illegal possession of firearms. Authorities believe a group of the former left-wing Farc rebels was responsible for the attack.
North America
Trump cancels Secret Service protection for Harris
President Donald Trump has ordered for Secret Service to stop protecting Kamala Harris. She was entitled under law to receive six months of security after leaving office in July. Harris is scheduled to travel on a national book tour to promote her new memoir of her 2024 presidential campaign.
FEMA suspends staff
Officials from the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency have suspended staff members who criticized the agency. Among those who were suspended include employees who signed an open letter criticizing Trump officials over cuts and alleged interference. At least 20 employees were placed on administrative leave.
