Africa
Three die on cruise ship in Atlantic Ocean
The World Health Organization confirmed that three people died on a cruise ship from a suspected hantavirus outbreak. There were five other suspected cases, and one 69-year-old is in intensive care in South Africa. Hantavirus causes severe respiratory illness and is rarely transmitted between people.
Man sentenced for murder of Uganda toddlers
Christopher Okello Onyum has been sentenced to death by hanging for the murder of four toddlers. In April, Onyum entered a nursery school and fatally stabbed the infants. Uganda has not carried out capital punishment since 2005. In court, he admitted to the crime and called it a “human sacrifice” to make him rich.
Asia
Drone sales set to be banned in Beijing
China is banning the sale of drones in Beijing and owners will be required to register their devices with police. Officials have expressed public safety concerns in the past. In parts of China, drones are used for food delivery, agriculture and cleaning buildings. Drones and flying taxis are expected to generate more than $290 billion by 2035 for China.
Man accused of murdering 5-year-old girl
A man in Australia has been charged with murdering a five-year-old girl. The victim is identified with the pseudonym, Kumanjayi Little Baby. The man, Jefferson Lewis, is age 47, and is scheduled to appear in court this week. The victim’s body was discovered last Thursday after a major police search.
Europe
Russia/Ukraine war continues
Russian strikes killed at least 10 people in Ukraine while Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine struck three Russian oil tankers, a cruise-missile carrier warship, and a patrol boat. Recently, Ukraine has intensified its drone strikes inside Russia. Russia has accused Ukraine of attacking civilians, while Ukraine said it is hitting legitimate military targets.
Man arrested after rat poisoning found in baby food
A man in Austria has been arrested in connection to a case where rat poison was found in jars of baby food. Recently, a jar of carrot and potato puree contained poison in the state of Burgenland. The manufacture HiPP then recalled an entire range of its products. Officials safely recovered five contaminated jars in Austria, the Czech Republic and Slovakia before they were consumed.
Latin America
US charges Mexican governor with aiding cartel
Mexico’s Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha Moya has been accused by the United States of conspiring with cartel drug traffickers. The Mexican government released a statement saying US documents requested his arrest lacked sufficient evidence. US Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jay Clayton said in a statement that the Sinaloa cartel would not operate freely without corrupt politicians.
Indian billionaire’s son wants to buy Pablo Escobar’s hippos
Anant Ambani, the son of Asia’s richest man Mukesh Ambani, offered to purchase around 80 of Pablo Escobar’s hippos for his private Vantara zoo. Escobar, a notorious drug lord, illegally imported male and female hippos. Since then, Columbia has struggled with controlling the animal’s population. The country has yet to respond to Ambani’s offer.
North America
DeVaux wins Kentucky Derby
Cherie DeVaux has become the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby with her horse Golden Tempo. The horse was in last place before winning by a neck at Churchill Downs. DeVaux said she is glad to be a representative of women everywhere.
Chick-fil-A employee charged in scheme
Police in Texas have charged a former Chick-fil-A employee for defrauding the company. Keyshun Jones, age 23, is accused of ringing up catering-sized portions of macaroni and cheese and then refunded the cost to his personal credit cards. Police said Jones refunded a total of $80,000 to his personal credit cards.
