Africa
Shoe thrown at Kenyan president
Officials in Kenya are investigating an incident in which a shoe was thrown at President William Ruto during a rally. Kenyan media reported that three people were arrested in connection to the incident. The shoe hit Ruto’s left arm while he was speaking. He has faced protests from Kenyans over the cost of living and increased taxes since he took office in 2022.
Former Tunisia prime minister jailed
Former Tunisia Prime Minister Ali Laarayedh has been sentenced to 34 years in prison on terrorism charges. He is a prominent opponent of President Kais Saied and was charged with setting up a terrorist cell and helping Tunisians travel to join Islamist fighters in Iraq and Syria. Laarayedh has denied any wrongdoing and said the charges were politically motivated.
Asia
Ten killed on China tourist boats
Strong winds in China caused four tourist boats to capsize, leaving 10 people dead and 70 others injured. Earlier this year, a similar incident occurred when 11 people were killed in another boating accident. Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed the importance of strengthening safety measures.
Dead snake found in Indian school meal
Reports in India show that at least 100 children fell ill from eating a school lunch with a dead snake in the food. The incident occurred in the Bihar state, and the cook allegedly still served the lunch despite removing the dead animal from it, according to the National Human Rights Commission. It is unknown what kind of snake was found in the food.
Europe
Millions of dollars of heroin seized in Dublin
Officials in Dublin arrested two men who were carrying around $3.22 million worth of heroin. Police arrested the men in the Coolock area. The men, who are in their 30s and 40s, were carrying more than 21kg of the drug. They appeared in a Dublin court earlier this week.
Woman dies in Greece while carrying bomb
An unnamed 38-year-old woman died in Greece after a bomb exploded in her hands. The woman was carrying the bomb outside a bank, and it is believed that she may have been planning to plant it next to a cash machine. She was taken to a hospital with severe hand injuries and later died.
Latin America
Millions attend free Lady Gaga concert in Brazil
At least two million people attended a free Lady Gaga concert in Brazil. The event was paid for by the city of Rio de Janeiro in an effort to revitalize the area’s economy. The show is expected to bring up to $100 million for the economy. Lady Gaga last performed in Brazil in 2012.
Mexican mayor arrested
Police in Jalisco, Mexico have arrested Jose Murguia Santiago, the mayor of Teuchitlán. He is suspected of colluding with the New Generation Jalisco Cartel. Police were recently investigating a nearby cartel training site before arresting Santiago. He denied all charges and said he has nothing to hide.
North America
Trump considers reopening of Alcatraz
President Donald Trump posted on his Truth Social site that he is directing the government to reopen and expand the notorious Alcatraz prison. The prison is located on an island near San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge and was originally closed in 1963. It currently operates as a tourist site. The Federal Bureau of Prison said Alcaraz was originally closed because it was too expensive to operate.
Man sentenced to 53 years for stabbing Palestinian American child
A judge in Illinois has sentenced a landlord to 53 years in prison for stabbing and killing Wadee Alfayoumi, a six-year-old Palestinian American. Joseph Czuba was convicted for the murder earlier this year and the wounding of Alfayoumi’s mother, Hanan Shaheen. The family was living in Czuba’s home in Plainfield, located around 40 miles from Chicago
