Africa
Deportees from U.S. arrive to DR Congo
The first group of people deported from the United States who are reportedly from South America arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Officials in the DR Congo said the deportees’ stay in the country is temporary and Washington is funding their “reception, support, and care.” Other African countries like Ghana and South Sudan have also accepted deportees from the US.
Former Zimbabwe leader son pleads guilty to pointing gun
Bellarmine Mugabe, the son of former Zimbabwe leader Robert Mugabe, pleaded guilty to pointing a gun and illegally being in South Africa. He was arrested in February after police were called to his home. From there, they took a man to a hospital who was in critical condition after being shot. His co-accuser Tobias Matonhodze admitted to shooting the man.
Asia
Severe flooding hits New Zealand
Officials in New Zealand have declared a state of emergency in the capital city of Wellington because of torrential rain and flash flooding. Video footage showed cars submerged in water and houses hit by landslides. Residents in Wellington were told to hunker down while others were evacuated. The area received three inches of rain in less than an hour.
Runaway wolf captured in South Korea
After a nine-day search, officials in South Korea have captured a wolf who broke out from a South Korean zoo. The escape captured national attention in the country and South Korea President Lee Jaye Myung led a public prayer for the wolf’s safe return. After being captured, the animal’s pulse and body temperature were normal, according to authorities.
Europe
Ukraine police chief resigns
Yevhen Zhukov, the head of Ukraine’s patrol police, has resigned from his position. His resignation comes after two officers were accused of fleeing a deadly mass shooting in which six people were killed over the weekend. Video footage showed the officers leaving civilians and running away from the scene. Those officers were suspended and an investigation is under way.
Rat poison found in Austria baby food
A sample of HiPP baby food was found to contain rat poison in Austria. The food was first reported by a customer, and police believe at least one poisoned jar is still in circulation. Tampered baby food was also recently seized in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. HiPP is a German-based company. The company said the recall was “not due to a product or quality defect on our part.”
Latin America
Dozens of infant bodies discovered in Trinidad/Tobago
Police in Trinidad and Tobago discovered a graveyard holding the remains of at least 50 infants and six adults. Authorities said a preliminary investigation showed it may be a case of “an unlawful disposal of unclaimed corpses.” Two of the adult bodies showed signs of having had post-mortem examinations. It is unknown if the bodies are linked to gang violence.
Former Brazil spy chief detained by ICE
Former Brazil Spy Chief Alexandre Ramagem was detained by ICE and released from custody. It is unknown why he was detained. Ramagem is wanted in Brazil for his role in an attempted coup aimed at keeping former Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro in power. Officials in Brazil called on Ramagem to return to Brazil to serve his sentence.
North America
Woman arrested, accused of trafficking arms
Officials in Los Angeles arrested a 44-year-old Iranian woman who is accused of trafficking arms to Sudan on behalf of her country. The woman, Shamim Mafi, is accused of brokering the sale of drones, bombs, bomb fuses, and millions of rounds of ammunition. Mafi did not comment on the allegations. If convicted she could be sentenced to jail for up to 20 years.
Singer arrested over murdered teenage girl
U.S. singer D4vd has been arrested over the apparent murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Her body was found in his Tesla last September. D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, is being held without bail. His lawyers said in a statement that evidence in the case shows he did not cause Hernandez’s death.
