Africa
Morocco earthquake kills thousands
At least 2,681 people were killed and 2,501 others were injured because of an earthquake that struck Morocco. The quake had a magnitude of 6.8 when it hit and villages of clay and mud brick bult have been destroyed. Ambulances, rescue crews and soldiers are working to help assist with emergency response efforts as of Monday.
Sudan meets with Eritrea
Sudan Military Leader General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan visited Eritrea’s capital, Asmara, where he is scheduled to meet with President Isaias Afwerki. The two are expected to discuss bilateral issues, the situation in Sudan, and other matters of mutual interest. In 2021, the Sudanese military seized power in the country in a coup.
Asia
Kim Jong Un introduces new nuclear weapon
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un participated in a ceremony to showcase a submarine capable of launching nuclear weapons. The submarine is named Hero Kim Kun Ok after a North Korean naval officer and historical figure. Kim called the submarine one of the navy’s main tactics of “underwater offensive.” There is some skepticism about how effective the weapon will be.
Japan rocket heads for moon
Last week, Japan successfully launched a rocket carrying a Moon lander. It was the fourth launch attempt the country has made this year after previous attempts failed because of bad weather. The lander is expected to attempt a Moon landing February and if successful, Japan would become the fifth country to land on the Moon. India recently made history by successfully landing a spacecraft near the south pole of the Moon.
Europe
Spain coach resigns
Luis Rubiales has resigned as president of the Spanish Football Federation after kissing Spain forward Jenni Hermoso at the Women’s World Cup Final. Hermoso said the kiss wasn’t consensual and she filed a legal complaint. Rubiales said he can’t continue his work and also resigned from his position as vice president of UEFA’s executive committee. He added that he hoped his departure would boost Spain’s joint bid with other countries to host the 2030 World Cup.
Catholic Church honors family who hid Jews from Nazis
The Catholic Church hosted a beatification Mass in Poland to honor the Ulma family who were murdered by Nazis for sheltering Jews. Around 30,000 people attended the service, and it was the first time an entire family has been beatified. The mass was led by Pope Francis’ envoy, Cardinal Marcello Semeraro. The Pope described the Ulmas as a “ray of light.”
Latin America
Neymar becomes Brazil’s all-time leading scorer
Brazil soccer player Neymar has passed Pele as Brazil’s male all-time to scorer. The forward scored two goals in a recent victory over Bolivia. He was presented with an award for passing Pele’s record by his country’s soccer federation after the game. Neymar said he never imagined reaching the record and added that he is no better than Pele or any other player for Brazil’s national team. Pele passed last December and scored 77 goals in 92 games.
Mexico nears electing first woman president
Mexico appears to be ready to elect its first ever female head of state after former Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum was confirmed as the governing party’s candidate in next year’s presidential election. She will face off against Xóchitl Gálvez and is a close ally of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. Sheinbaum said being the country’s first woman president would be historic for Mexico.
North America
Grand jury recommends charging three U.S. senators
A Georgia special grand jury recommended charging one current U.S. senator and two others as they investigate whether former President Donald Trump and his allies broke the law in Georgia during the 2020 presidential election. Among those who the jury voted to recommend indictment against include Republican Senator Lindsey Graham and former Senators Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue. All of these current and former senators defended their actions.
Police search for escaped prisoner
Police in Pennsylvania are searching for Danelo Cavalcante who was serving a life sentence for killing his ex-girlfriend Deborah Brandao. He escaped the Chester Country Prison on Aug. 31 by crab walking in between two walls. A ring doorbell camera caught an image of a man believed to be Cavalcante early Sunday morning. He has been on the run for 12 days.
