Africa
Islamic State targeted by America in Nigeria
President Donald Trump confirmed that the United States launched strikes against militants linked to the Islamic State in Nigeria. It is unknown how many casualties there are, but both the United States and Nigeria confirmed militants were killed. Nigerian officials said the strikes had been planned for a while, and more attacks could come.
Arrests made over South Africa mass shooting
Police in South Africa have arrested 11 people in connection to a mass shooting that left nine people dead at a tavern. Among those who were arrested include Lesotho nationals and a South African mineworker. Originally, police said the attack appeared “unprovoked” but now, authorities are suggesting a motive linked to illegal mining turf wars.
Asia
50-vehicle pileup on Japan highway
At least two people were killed in Japan when a crash between two trucks caused a 50-vehicle pile-up. Police said five people were also seriously injured and 21others suffered minor injuries. Among the victims included a 77-year-old woman from Tokyo and another person in the driver’s seat of a burnt-out truck.
Three men accused of burning elephant
Authorities in Sri Lanka arrested three men who are accused of burning a wild elephant with flaming torches. A video showing the incident surfaced on social media, and the elephant eventually died despite receiving treatment. Elephants are sacred in Sri Lanka, and the suspects who were arrested are between the ages of 42 and 50.
Europe
French actress/activist passes
Brigitte Bardot, who was a star of French cinema, passed away at the age of 91. She is known for her role in the film And God Created Woman and became known as a symbol of sexual liberation. French President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to Bardot, calling her a “legend of the century.”
Nine people accused of raising money for Hamas
Police in Italy arrested nine suspects who are accused of raising millions for Hamas over the past two plus years. The money was collected as humanitarian aid for Palestinian civilians and then passed along to the militant group. Police began this investigation in 2023 and made the arrests as part of a joint initiative between Italy’s counter-terror police and financial police.
Latin America
Stabbing leaves nine dead in Suriname
Police in Suriname said nine people, including five children, were stabbed and died. A suspect was shot in the leg and is under police guard. Local reports suggest the suspect was suffering from mental health issues. Suriname has one of the lowest rates of stabbing deaths in the world.
Ecuadorean soldiers jailed
A court in Ecuador found 11 Ecuadorean soldiers guilty of the forced disappearance of four boys last year. The soldiers were sentenced to 34 years in prison. Officials said the soldiers picked up the boys when they were returning from playing soccer, forced them to strip out of their clothes, and then beat them and left them naked in an abandoned location. Their bodies were eventually found burned close to a military base.
North America
Venezuelan President Nicholas Madura arrested
Venezuelan’s leader and his wife have been arrested by the U.S. military on Saturday and flown to a military base/jail in New York. They will face charges in a U.S. court. The remaining regime has demanded the return of the Maduros and are reporting they have been kidnapped by the U.S.
Pennsylvania nursing home explodes, kills two people
At least two people died in Pennsylvania when a nursing home caught fire. Police initially received reports of an explosion and a gas odor when they arrived at the building. The fire may have been caused by a gas leak, authorities said. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro thanked first responders as well as residents living near the nursing home who helped officials respond to the fire.
