Africa
Girl’s boarding school catches on fire
A boarding school in Kenya caught on fire and left three students injured. The incident occurred last Thursday, and it is unknown what caused the fire. In recent years, there have been several fires in boarding schools in Kenya, including one that recently left 21 children dead.
Olympic runner killed by former boyfriend
Rebecca Cheptegei, who recently competed at the Paris Olympics, died after being doused in petrol and set on fire by her former boyfriend. She was 33 years old and suffered extensive burns after the attack. Authorities said she was targeted after returning home from church with her two children.
Asia
Indonesian imam calls for peace with Pope
During his visit to Indonesia, the Pope joined grand Imam Nasaruddin Umar in a sign to show how people of different beliefs could share roots. The two religious leaders called for peace and signed a declaration on religious harmony. The Pope also praised Indonesians for having large families with up to five children.
China ends foreign adoptions
Officials in China announced the country is ending the practice of allowing children to be adopted overseas. During the past 30 years, at least 150,000 Chinese children have been adopted abroad with more than 82,000 of them going to the United States. Officials did not explain the reason for ending overseas adoption.
Europe
France protests over Prime Minister
Tens of thousands of people across France protested against the appointment of center-right politician Michael Barnier as the country’s new Prime Minister Barnier is the former Brexit negotiator and said he is open to forming a government with politicians across the political spectrum. Around 110,000 people protested in France last Saturday.
UK prepares to send missiles to Ukraine
The United Kingdom is preparing to send hundreds more short-range missiles to Ukraine. Recently, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky asked for authorization to strike targets deep inside Russia with Western-supplied weapons. Officials from the UK said the weapons will give Ukraine’s air defenses an important boost.
Latin America
Venezuelan opposition leader flees country
Edmundo Gonazlez, the opposition candidate in Venezuela’s recent presidential election, has recently landed in Spain where he will be granted political asylum. He had been hiding in Venezuela after an arrest warrant was issued for him because the opposition disputed the presidential election results. Gonzalez had been in hiding since July 30.
Popular Brazilian musician dies
Sergio Mendes, who at one point was the biggest selling Brazilian artist in the world, has passed away. He is best known for his song “Mas Que Nada” and recorded more than 35 albums. Mendes also received an Oscar nomination in 2012 for co-writing the song “Real in Rio” from the film “Rio.”
North America
Canada halts terrorist attack suspect
Officials in Canada arrested a man who is accused of attempting to illegally enter the United States to commit a terrorist attack. The suspect, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, is accused of trying to commit an attack against Jewish communities in New York City. He was detained about 12 miles from the U.S. border.
Trump sentencing delayed
Former President Donald Trump’s sentencing in his Manhattan hush money criminal case has been delayed until Nov. 26, well after the election. He was found guilty of 34 felony counts in May for falsifying business records. It was the first time a sitting or former president had been convicted of a crime.
