Oloba Salo, a popular TikTok influencer from Nigeria, was reportedly shot in the upscale area of Lekki, Lagos. Details about the incident are scarce, but videos emerged showing him being rushed to a hospital with leg injuries. The chaos surrounding the event has led to many unanswered questions about the circumstances of the shooting and Salo's current state of health.
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Esmail Qaani, the leader of Iran's Quds Force, is confirmed to be in good health and set to receive the Fath medal from Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Concerns about his wellbeing arose after recent Israeli airstrikes in Beirut, but advisors have assured his safety. Qaani's upcoming honor acknowledges his role in Iran's military operations and comes in the wake of his predecessor's assassination in 2020.
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In a significant blow to press freedom, a Russian court has sentenced Alsu Kurmasheva, a dual U.S.-Russian citizen and experienced journalist, to 6.5 years in prison. PEN America criticizes this harsh sentence, viewing it as Russia's ongoing attempt to stifle independent journalism and suppress dissenting voices. Kurmasheva’s conviction is based on charges of disseminating purportedly 'fake' news about the Russian military.
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The Ford Foundation has firmly responded to concerns raised by the Kenyan government, asserting the transparency of its funding activities. The foundation was accused of supporting anti-government protests, which it vehemently denies. It reiterated its non-partisan stance and detailed its open grantmaking process, emphasizing its ongoing commitment to Kenya's development.
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Television personality Dr Michael Mosley has gone missing during a hike on the Greek island of Symi. Known for his diet programs and health advice on British TV, the 67-year-old was last seen on Wednesday afternoon. Search and rescue operations are ongoing as friends and local authorities join efforts to find him.
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Erik Camayd-Freixas, a Spanish professor from Florida International University, has translated a landmark interview with Pope Francis for CBS News. This interview marks the pontiff's first in-depth conversation with a U.S. TV network in his 11-year papacy. Camayd-Freixas ensures the emotional and cultural nuances are preserved in the translation for wider accessibility.
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The UN Security Council is convening to address the Rafah incident where an Israeli airstrike killed 45 Palestinians and injured 200 in a refugee camp. UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths called the strike 'utterly unacceptable', despite Israeli PM Netanyahu's claim it was a 'tragic mistake'. The strike exacerbated the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, drawing global condemnation.
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In an upcoming historic visit aimed at fostering peace, Pope Francis will return to Rome's Campidoglio on June 10. He will be welcomed by Mayor Roberto Gualtieri and other dignitaries. This visit will reflect on themes of solidarity and brotherhood with significant interactions from prominent leaders.
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