Africa
Sudanese militia leader convicted on war crimes
Ali Muhammad Ali Abd Al-Rahman, a Sudanese militia leader, has been found guilty of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity. The charges stem from 20 years ago when a government-backed group terrorized the Darfur region. The incident lasted 17 years and is one of the world’s gravest humanitarian disasters.
Dozens die at Ethiopia church
At least 30 people were killed in Ethiopia when scaffolding collapsed at a church. There were thousands of people attending service at the time of the event, and 200 others were injured. The victims were aged between 25 and 80. Reports read that many people are still trapped under the rubble.
Asia
Indonesia school building collapses
At least 54 people were killed when a school collapsed in Indonesia. Most of the students are teenage boys and were gathering for prayers when the building collapsed. Authorities are investigating what caused the incident, but local reports suggest the building caved because its foundation was unstable.
Bollywood star becomes billionaire
Shah Rukh Khan, a Bollywood superstar, is officially a billionaire. His net worth is estimated at $1.4 billion. Khan has been part of the Hindu film industry for more than 30 years and now runs a major production house and owns a cricket team. His net worth is similar to other celebrities like Tiger Woods, Rihanna, and Taylor Swift.
Europe
Russian missiles continue in Ukraine
Five people were killed in Ukraine, including a 15-year-old girl, from overnight Russian missile and drone attacks. Tens of thousands of people are also without power. Ukraine officials said Russia fired more than 50 missiles and 500 attack drones. Most of the attacks targeted the western region of Lviv.
Dublin airport prepares for new transportation project
Officials in Ireland approved a transport project that will link Dublin city to its airport. The plan is expected to be completed by the early 2030s, and the Irish Department of Transport said there will be trains running every three minutes at peak times. The new project will aim to connect the north and south sides of Dublin and will include 16 stations.
Latin America
Peru protesters clash with police
Young anti-government protesters and police clashed in Lima over the weekend, leaving 18 protesters injured. A police officer also suffered burns. Most of the protesters are under 30 years of age and are protesting corruption scandals and other issues. Among those issues include a pension reform that will require young people to pay into a private pension fund.
Alleged Venezuelan gang leader arrested
Police in Colombia arrested Jose Antonio Marquez Morales, who is accused of being the leader of the Venezuelan criminal gang Tren de Aragua’s armed wing. Officials allege Morales played a role in managing the logistics and finances for the gang for extortion, drug trafficking, and smuggling. President Donald Trump declared Tren de Aragua a terrorist organization and deported at least 250 people he said were members of the gang.
North America
Combs gets four years in prison
Rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs was sentenced to over four years in prison. He was convicted on prostitution-related charges involving his two ex-girlfriends. Combs addressed the court for the first time since the trial began, apologizing to his two victims, his mother, and his children. Eventually, a judge ruled that a significant sentence was required as a deterrent and to send a message.
Rite Aid closes final stores
Rite Aid, the U.S, pharmacy chain, is closing all its remaining stores. The company’s website reads that all of its stores are now officially closed. The pharmacy chain was founded in 1962 and had 5,000 stores at one point. However, the chain has struggled financially in recent years and recently had fewer than 100 stores still open.
