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Kenya, Africa

202712171 — 2025-06-17 17:06:30 UTC

Kenyan protesters clashed with club-carrying young men in Nairobi following the death of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang. The demonstration aimed to demand the sacking of a top police officer. Two policemen have been arrested in connection with the death.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c74zjw55l93o

Bat Yam, Israel

202712171 — 2025-06-17 17:13:38 UTC

Bat Yam, a city in Israel, was hit by an Iranian missile, killing at least eight people. Despite the damage, locals strongly support Israel's attack on Iran, which targeted nuclear facilities, missile sites, air defenses, and an airport. Israel's justification is to stop Iran's nuclear program, but Professor Yossi Mekelberg argues this is larger than fighting Hamas or Hezbollah.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyvykgnzq9o

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

202712171 — 2025-06-17 17:25:45 UTC

The Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, India, has left families devastated. DNA samples have been collected from over 190 relatives and are being verified against retrieved bodies. The process could take up to 72 hours. Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Ahmedabad and met the sole survivor, British national Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, who is being hailed as a miracle.

https://www.cnn.com/2025/06/13/india/air-india-plane-crash-hospital-victims-intl-hnk

Kyiv, Ukraine

202712171 — 2025-06-17 17:32:26 UTC

Russia conducted a massive missile and drone attack on Kyiv, killing at least 10 people and wounding over 100 others. The attack, which lasted over nine hours, targeted Ukraine's military-industrial complexes and destroyed dozens of flats. Ukraine's interior minister reported 440 drones and 32 missiles. President Zelensky called the strikes "pure terrorism" and accused Putin of continuing the war. The UK and its allies are expected to impose additional sanctions on Russia.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx24g4850x4o

Bogota, Colombia

202712171 — 2025-06-17 21:49:34 UTC

Miguel Uribe Turbay, a Colombian senator, was killed by a 15-year-old boy. The Colombian Ombudsman's Office reported 409 children and teenagers recruited by armed groups in 2024, an increase from 342 cases in 2023. The Medellin cartel, left-wing guerrillas, paramilitary forces, and new criminal groups have recruited minors for high-profile crimes.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpvkgzeyxxro

Rajin, Rason, North Korea

202712171 — 2025-06-17 22:12:45 UTC

North Korea's new warship capsized during its launch, revealing its seriousness about building a nuclear-armed navy. Kim Jong Un reacted furiously, denouncing the failure as a criminal act and ordering immediate restoration. The swift relaunch of the warship demonstrates how even a failure can be turned into a political success, strengthening people's loyalty to the regime and its ideology. Experts believe this incident was a deliberate political strategy, as North Korea has achieved their goal of having a nuclear-armed navy.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9898zjgq2ro