Anti-government demonstrations resumed in various Kenyan cities on Tuesday, with protesters calling for a clampdown on state corruption and wasteful government expenditure. Police dressed in anti-riot gear fired tear gas in the capital, Nairobi, to disperse pockets of stone-throwing protesters, some of whom blocked a road with coffins. In the port city of Mombasa, crowds of people chanted “Ruto Must Go!,” while others lit bonfires along one of the roads in the western town of Migori.

Anti-government protests resume in Kenya after 39 people killed

Kenyan President William Ruto, a populist, has badly misjudged his country’s popular mood, prominent Kenyan writers argued. In separate pieces on Substack, in The Guardian, and in The Elephant, they warned that the protests — which were initially triggered by an unpopular bill raising taxes, but have since become broader demonstrations against Ruto’s rule — “caught him by surprise,” and said he must urgently “change tack.” In particular, one noted that young people’s role in the protests augured deeper shifts in Kenya, with demonstrations increasingly organized without political parties or civil society groups, instead developing via social media with no central leader.

Kenya’s populist president badly misjudged the public mood

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The weather is heating up, and many Virginians enjoy a soft drink to cool off. If you will be drinking a glass of soda pop at a restaurant, you should know that there has been a recall.

Four soft drinks that are sold in restaurants have been recalled due to the ingredients

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NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

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France's parliament is split among far-left, center and far-right, as no single political faction came close to the majority needed to form a government.

French parliament divided among far-left, center, far-right after elections

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FRANKLINVILLE, N.J. -A Gloucester County, New Jersey, man admitted today that he defrauded the government of more than $200,000 in Social Security and Medicaid benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Man Guilty of $200K Social Security & Medicaid Fraud

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HARRIS COUNTY, TX – According to Constable Mark Herman, deputies from Constable Mark Herman's Office responded to a vehicle crash on the 25700 block of the Hardy Toll Road on June 7, 2024. The at-fault driver, Andrea Bernard, fled on foot but was quickly detained and displayed several signs of intoxication.

Woman arrested after defecating, spitting on deputies after hit and run

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According to the Vatican News, Pope Francis appeals to DRC authorities and to the international community to do everything possible to stop violence in the eastern part of the country and protect civilians. He also asks for prayers for peace in all countries wracked by war.

Pope Francis decries massacres in the Republic of Congo and appeals for protection of civilians

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On June 14, 2024, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 15-year-old Lexi Jade Brown, charging her with attempted murder and first-degree arson. The arrest followed a violent incident in the early morning hours according to a press release from teh Gulfport PD.

15 year old charged with attempted murder and arson after victim wakes up being stabbed

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In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

"The presidency of the Syrian Arab Republic mourns the death of the adviser Luna al-Shibl, who passed away today after a serious car accident", it said in a statement. "She served in recent years as a director of the political and media office of the presidency and then as a special adviser to the presidency," it added.

Close aide of Syria president dies after car crash: office

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Newark, NJ – Evangelos Megariotis, a 72-year-old orthopedic surgeon from Clifton, admitted to multiple counts of unlawfully prescribing pain medications to his patients. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the guilty plea today.

Surgeon Guilty of Illegal Narcotic Prescriptions, Faces 20 Years

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KINSHASA (Reuters) - Two U.S. citizens on trial in the Democratic Republic of Congo over their role in an attempted coup in May, told a court on Friday that they were threatened by the coup leader to either join or be killed.

U.S. citizens in Congo coup attempt tell court they were forced to join

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Auma Obama, the half-sister of former President Barack Obama, was teargassed while being interviewed at a protest in Kenya.

Obama's Sister Teargassed During Live Interview At Protest In Kenya

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Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

JACKSON, Miss. – On Tuesday, June 11, the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, with assistance from Capitol Police, executed a search warrant at a residence, leading to the arrest of 38-year-old Tarus Whitfield, a known multi-drug distributor according to a press release from the Mississippi Department of Public Safety.

Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics Arrests Multi-Drug Distributor in Major Bust Worth Over $1 Million

The second round of France's legislative elections threw up a few surprises, with a few big names getting elected, and others losing out. Oliver Farry takes a look at the winners and losers of the second round.

French legislative elections: The winners and losers of the second round

We meet the Indian women campaigning to criminalise marital rape following the adoption of a new penal code which still does not prosecute husbands who rape their wives. A new report reveals how family laws in many African countries reinforce discrimination against women and girls. Annette Young talks to Esther Waweru, a senior legal adviser from Equality Now which authored the study. Plus how Moroccan women are bringing new and inclusive energy to the centuries-old art of Gnaoua, a spiritual musical genre traditionally reserved for men.

Indian activists challenge marital rape clause

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Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

A post shared on social media claims the government of Indonesia is ready to deploy troops to “protect Palestinians from Israel.”. Indonesia’s president-elect offered peacekeeping troops to enforce a ceasefire. There is no evidence the country is sending troops to the region to combat any Israeli troops or protect civilians at this time.

FACT CHECK: Is Indonesia Sending Troops To Gaza To Protect Palestinians From Israel?

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Dozens abducted in Kenya over anti-tax hike protests, human rights groups say

Dozens of Kenyans participating in the youth-led protests over a now shelved...

Dozens abducted in Kenya over anti-tax hike protests, human rights groups say

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