Africa
Dozens of Nigerians dead after Chad airstrikes
Dozens of Nigerian fishermen are thought to be dead after Chad launched air strikes on Boko Haram militants. The strikes targeted the Lake Chad region. Officials estimate that more than 40 people were killed, and no bodies have been recovered yet.
Ethiopian woman gives birth to quintuplets
A woman in Ethiopia has given birth to rare quintuplets. The 35-year-old woman, Bedriya Adem, welcomed four boys and a girl. The chance of having quintuplets is around one in 55 million. Adem named the babies Naif, Ammar, Munzir, Nazira, and Ansar.
Asia
Philippine VP impeached
For the second time, Philippine VP Sara Duterte has been impeached. She is accused of misusing public funds and carrying out public threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., his wife, and his cousin, the former House speaker. If convicted, Duterte would be disqualified from holding public office.
Buddhist monk accused of rape
A high-ranking Buddhist monk in Sri Lanka has been arrested for allegedly raping and sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl. The monk, the Venerable Pallegama Hemarathana Thero, holds one of the most respected positions in the Buddhist world as the chief prelate or custodian of eight sacred sites in Sri Lanka. He is set to appear in court on May 12.
Europe
Portrait stolen from Nazis discovered
An art detective announced that a painting stolen from a Jewish art collector by Nazis during World War II has been found. The portrait was discovered in the home of descendants of a notorious Dutch SS collaborator. The painting, Portrait of a Young Girl, belonged to Jewish art dealer Jacques Goudstikker. He died while fleeing the Nazi invasion of the Netherlands in 1940.
Putin comments on Ukraine invasion
Russia President Vladimir Putin spoke during a Victory Day military parade in Moscow saying he thinks the conflict in Ukraine is coming to an end. In his speech, Putin also condemned Western support for Kyiv. Putin also said Russia is fighting a “just war” and called Ukraine an “aggressive force” that is being armed and supported by the whole bloc of NATO.
Latin America
Mexico ending school year early for World Cup
As Mexico prepares to accommodate increased travel during the FIFA World Cup, the country is planning to end school a month early. Numerous parents’ and employers’ associations objected to the change in schedule. Many parents expressed concern about finding childcare earlier than normal. Mexico is set to co-host the international soccer tournament from June 11 to July 19.
Monster truck crash kills three in Colombia
At least three people were killed after a monster truck drove into a crowd in Colombia. Officials said the driver’s brakes failed during the show. At least 38 others were also injured. Local authorities announced that a major investigation would be carried out. Video footage showed the truck crashing through a barrier and ploughing into the crowd.
North America
D.C. dinner shooting suspect pleads not guilty
Cole Tomas Allen, who was charged with attacking the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington DC, plead not guilty. He was charged with federal gun crimes and attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump. Allen appeared in court for the first time last week and was in an orange jumpsuit and was shackled at the wrists and feet.
Cyber attacks target colleges and schools
A hacking group caused the academic software Canvas to go offline this week. At least 9,000 education institutions were impacted by the attack. The attacks occurred the same day that U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer urged the Trump administration for more defense against cyber risks. The ShinyHunters group claimed responsibility for the hacking.
