Africa
Flooding leaves dozens dead in Nigeria
Dozens of people in Nigeria were killed when a building collapsed from severe flooding. Among the victims include two children who were in the building when it collapsed. Nigerian officials are concerned as large amounts of farmland have been washed away. The country has struggled recently with increases in food costs.
Ugandan man found with human skulls
Ddamulira Godfrey, a man who proclaimed to be a healer and herbalist, was found with 24 human skulls. Officials believe he may have been using them for human sacrifice and could face life in prison. Other items like animal remains and skins were also found in Godfrey’s shrine.
Asia
China/Philippines ships collide
China and the Philippines are blaming each other over a ship collision that occurred in the South China Sea. The Philippines said the Chinese ship intentionally rammed into the ship while China accused the Philippines of also purposely causing the wreck. Recently, there have been three other incidents involving ships between the two countries.
Workers found dead in Thailand tunnel
Thai officials said three foreign workers who were trapped inside a collapsed train tunnel have died. Rescue efforts ensued for five days, and authorities believe the victims died due to a lack of air. The tunnel was part of the Thailand-China high-speed railway project and was under construction.
Europe
Italian kidnapper arrested
Leonardo Bertulazzi, a man who has been wanted in Italy for decades, has been arrested in Argentina. He is accused of carrying out a kidnapping for a far-left militia group and is facing a 27-year prison sentence in Italy. He had been on the run for almost 44 years and is now 72 years old.
Ukraine looks ahead in war with Russia
As the war between Russia and Ukraine continues, Ukrainian officials are preparing to present a “victory plan” to U.S. President Joe Biden next week. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said the success of the plan will depend on Biden and whether the U.S. can give Ukraine what is in the plan. He also plans to show the plan to presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
Latin America
Spanish actor’s son jailed
Daniel Sancho Bronchalo, the son of TV star Rodolfo Sancho Aguirre, has been jailed for life after claiming he killed a Colombian plastic surgeon in self-defense. He pleaded guilty to the murder last year after claiming he had been held hostage by the plastic surgeon. Sancho was also ordered to pay around $118,000 to the victim’s family.
Soccer player dies after collapsing on field
Juan Izquierdo, a 27-year-old Uruguayan, died after collapsing during a Copa Libertadores match. He suffered from cardiac arrest and had been getting treatment at a hospital. He was considered to be in “stable” condition, but his condition worsened. Uruguay postponed its first and second division leagues after the incident.
North America
Florida sued over book ban
Several major book publishers like Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster have sued Florida over a law that allows schools to ban certain books. The publishers alleged the law violates First Amendment rights to free speech. Florida officials called the lawsuit a “stunt” and denied the state has banned certain books. Last year, Florida passed a law requiring schools to develop a mechanism where parents can object to certain books in libraries and classrooms.
RFK sues North Carolina
Robert F Kennedy, Jr. sued North Carolina’s election board in an effort to get his name off the state’s ballot. He alleged the board denied his request to remove his name as a third-party candidate. Kennedy was originally running as an independent candidate but suspended his campaign in August.
