Africa
Dozens killed in gunmen attack in Nigeria
At least 48 people were killed in a remote village in the Nigerian state of Taraba by unidentified gunmen. Officials said the gunmen raided the village, looted shops, and set houses on fire. The attacks occurred during midday Muslim prayers, and the gunmen fled the scene by the time police arrived.
Gabon lifts social media ban
Gabon’s High Communication Authority is lifting a ban on social media. The ban has been imposed for eight months after the authority said online content was causing conflict and division in the country. Gabon is home around 2.5 million people and is oil and timber rich.
Asia
Deadly earthquake in Tibet
Chinese state media reported that a 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit a mountainous region in Tibet. At least 16 people were killed and 65 others were injured. Electricity was cut off and 339 homes collapsed. Since the earthquake, more than 12,400 people have relocated.
Iranian sailors rescued
Officials in Sri Lanka confirmed 40 Iranian sailors were rescued in international waters. The sailors were stranded at sea because of a US naval blockade. Sri Lanka has said it is neutral in the US/Iran conflict but has offered to help some Iranian sailors when the country says it is an obligation to international law.
Europe
Serbia elections
A student-led protest movement in Serbia has defeated long-standing leader Aleksandar Vucic’s Serbian Progressive Party. The students earned 52.7% of the vote, and while Vucic could not run a third time as president, he was aiming to serve as prime minister. The opposition candidate, Ilija Srdanovic, said Serbia “will be a free state.”
Paris gun attack leaves one dead
Police in France have arrested a 39-year-old man in connection to a gun attack that left one person dead and five others injured. The suspect, known as Kevin T, has been placed under psychiatric observation. The attack occurred when a gunman opened fire from his car and appeared to target people of migrant origin.
Latin America
Brazil reelects president
Voters in Brazil have reelected left-wing President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. He won 51.79% of the vote, defeating right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro. His father, Jair Bolsonaro, was previously found guilty of plotting a coup after losing the last election.
Mexican prosecutor charged with treason
Cesar Jauregui Moreno, who has served as attorney general in the Mexican state of Chihuahua from 2023 to 2026, was charged with treason. He is accused of allowing foreign agents to carry out activities held for Mexican authorities. Moreno, who was arrested over the weekend, denied the charges.
North America
Looney Tunes voice actor passes
Eric Bauza, who worked as the voice of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Porky Pig, has passed at age 46. His family said in a statement that Bauza died “suddenly.” He was of Filipino descent and said he used to copy the voices of the Looney Tune characters as a child. Bauza won three Emmys for outstanding voice performance in various TV series.
New York bans carriage horses in Central Park
Officials in New York are banning horse-drawn carriages in Central Park. Carriages have been a tradition for over 160 years in the park, but officials voted to make changes over animal and public-safety concerns. The ban was named Romanch’s Law in honor of Romanch Mahajan, a tourist who died when he fell out of a carriage.
