Africa
Kenya carries out large meth bust
Police in Kenya seized 1,000 pounds of methamphetamine from three suspects in an international drug trafficking network operation. The methamphetamine had a value of $27 million and is the largest drug seizure in Kenyan history. In total, seven people were arrested, including five Tanzanians and two Ugandans.
Deadly train collision in Egypt
Two trains collided near the Egyptian city of Giza, leaving seven people dead and more than 100 others injured. Officials said the death toll could rise, and hospitals have been put on heightened alert for more patients. The cause of the crash is being investigated.
Asia
Hong Kong pro-democracy advocate jailed
Joshua Wong, a Hong Kong pro-democracy advocate, has been sentenced to 10 years in jail. He is accused of colluding with foreign forces. Wong was jailed under the city’s new national security law, which was instilled after 2020 pro-democracy protests. Wong has been in jail for the past six years for subversion and was set to be freed early next year.
Helicopter crash leaves one dead
One person died in a helicopter crash during a mission in Indonesia to fight wildfires. The cause of the accident is being investigated, and two others on board were found safe. Indonesia has dealt with wildfires for months that have been fueled by a dry season and intensified by El Niño.
Europe
Irish turtle returns to sea
For the first time in 22 years, a rescued turtle is leaving an Irish aquarium to return to the ocean. The turtle, named Molly, previously suffered from severe injuries to her front flippers. Officials had previously feared that she would not be strong enough to survive at sea. Now, she has been released near the Algavre coastline.
Italy foreign minister personal data leaked
Italy Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said his personal data was leaked online because of the country’s support for Ukraine. In a post on X, Tajani said “cyber-criminals” threatened him and were targeting his family. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni blamed the cyber-attack on pro-Russian hackers.
Latin America
Former Paraguay president charged over bank scandal
Former Paraguay President Santiago Pena has been accused of breach of trust and administration for personal gang over a banking scandal. The bank, Ueno Bank, collapsed and had links to his private business interests. Pena denied any wrongdoing and was arrested last week. Lawmakers unanimously voted to remove him from office.
Colombia bombing leaves four dead
A bombing on a lorry in Colombia left four people dead, including a two-month-old baby girl. The explosion, which occurred near a military base, also damaged a nearby hospital and other buildings. Officials are still investigating the incident, but armed criminal groups have recently increased attacks because of an offensive ordered against them.
North America
Trump calls immigration crackdown “too tough”
President Donald Trump appeared in an interview with CBS where he said his immigration crackdown was “too tough.” He said he believed he’s done a good job on limiting illegal border crossings but acknowledged he was politically “hurt” by deportations. The Department of Homeland Security reaffirmed ICE is not “backing away or slowing down.”
Cruise ship employee rescued
Authorities near the California coast rescued a cruise ship pianist who was in the Pacific Ocean for nine hours. The pianist has not been identified and was taken to a hospital in stable condition. Officials said he may have fallen overboard before he was eventually discovered by fishermen.
