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President of Kenya withdraws financial bill that prompted fatal protests
On Tuesday, thousands of protestors flocked to the streets of Nairobi, Kenya's capital, to reject the measure, which they claimed would have put additional strain on ordinary citizens already struggling with high living costs. Kenyan President William Ruto has withdrawn a measure that provoked violent protests in Nairobi, citing Kenyans' "loud" opposition. After 22 people were reportedly killed in violent protests on Tuesday, which also resulted in the burning of part of Kenya's parliament building, Mr Ruto said that he would no longer be adopting unpopular new financial regulations that would have increased Kenyans' taxes.
New findings on vanished Native American tribe in Illinois
A huge Native American city spanning six square miles and home to around 20,000 individuals vanished from the Mississippi River basin over 600 years ago. While the 'Cahokia tribe mysteriously vanished, researchers have discovered artefacts from the society that may reveal clues about the community—its culture, language, and even its demise have all been lost to time. A team of university academics recently unearthed pottery, tools, such as micro-drills,' and wall trenches at the Illinois site that date back around 900 years.
Specially trained dogs assist Jay Slater locate
Specially trained canines have arrived in Tenerife as the search for missing British teenager Jay Slater approaches its ninth day. Police said that fresh resources had been brought in to locate the 19-year-old from Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire. The Guardia Civil, whose ground searches had focused on the area where his last mobile phone connection was detected, stated that their efforts "are not being scaled back."
10 Best Places to Visit in the UK
Travelers can find everything they’d want in the UK. Love history and culture? You’ll find it in every corner. Prefer exploring great outdoors? Simply head north or west. In fact, the UK is so full of must-see destinations that deciding where to go first can be overwhelming. If this sounds familiar, read on! This guide is sure to help you pinpoint the top places to visit.
ICC warrants Russian army chief, ex-defense minister
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Russia's former defence minister and military leader for allegedly striking civilian targets in Ukraine. The Hague-based court said in a statement on Tuesday that warrants were issued because judges believed there were reasonable grounds to believe the men were responsible for "missile strikes carried out by the Russian armed forces against the Ukrainian electric infrastructure" between October 10, 2022, and at least March 9, 2023.
Canada arrests Tommy Robinson for immigration offense
The 41-year-old was discharged later Monday morning. In the coming days, the far-right activist was scheduled to speak at many more gatherings in Canada. Tommy Robinson, a far-right activist, has been arrested in Canada on suspicion of an immigration infraction. Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley Lennon, was detained on Monday before being freed. He said he was ordered to stay in the country and surrender his passport.
Hezbollah’s threat surprised Cyprus; what’s at stake?
According to commentators, Hezbollah's vow to retaliate against Cyprus if it assists Israel in attacking Lebanon has emphasized the Mediterranean island's precarious geopolitical situation. Cypriots were taken aback when Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah named them in a June 19 speech, claiming Cyprus would be deemed "part of the war" if Israel used Cypriot airports and bases in an attack on Lebanon. "The Cypriot government should be careful," he told reporters.
Five more Met Police officers accused of betting on general election timetable
Five more police officers are accused of betting on the timing of the general election, according to the Metropolitan Police. The police said the Gambling Commission informed them about the cops after Rishi Sunak's close security officer was arrested last week for alleged bets on a July election.
Southern Russian church and synagogue attacks kill 19
Attacks on police stations, churches, and a synagogue in Russia's North Caucasus republic of Dagestan have killed 19 police officers and many civilians. Six gunmen were also killed. At least sixteen persons were transported to hospitals with injuries. Three days of mourning have been announced in Dagestan, a primarily Muslim region in southern Russia that borders Chechnya. On the Orthodox festival of Pentecost, two coordinated attacks struck the cities of Derbent and Makhachkala, killing an Orthodox priest.
Exploding batteries start catastrophic S Korea factory fire
A large factory fire in South Korea occurred after multiple lithium batteries burst, killing at least 22 people. The fire broke out Monday morning at the Aricell plant in Hwaseong City, some 45 kilometres (28 miles) south of Seoul. Local television footage captured enormous smoke clouds and tiny explosions as firefighters attempted to extinguish the fire. A portion of the roof had collapsed.