Port-au-Prince (AFP) – Haitian police announce they have arrested 18 Colombians and six Haitians in relation to the assassination of President Jovenel Moise last week. According to Haitian authorities, the 28-member hit squad burst into Moise’s family home and opened fire on him and his wife, Martine. The president was killed and his wife gravely injured. She was airlifted to a Miami hospital for treatment.
Satigny (Switzerland) (AFP) – One of the world’s leading flavour manufacturers, Swiss group Firmenich, is capitalising on a booming market for meat substitutes by using artificial intelligence to recreate the flavour of meat in pea, soy or black beans. The algorithms filter down the combination of ingredients from which the experts can create flavours, which are then road-tested in the kitchen with a chef.
Rome (AFP) – Italian fans share their joy as they celebrate in the streets of Rome after the national team’s victory in Euro 2020. Italy won 3-2 on penalties against England, after drawing 1-1 in open play.
Havana (AFP) – Clashes between protesters and police break out across Cuba as thousands take part in rare protests against the communist regime. The anti-government rallies started spontaneously in several cities as Cuba endures its worst economic crisis in 30 years, with chronic shortages of food, electricity, and medicine. Counter-demonstrations emerged as some showed their support for the government.
Whitewater (United States) (AFP) – Janie and Dean VanWinkle despair at the the scant growth on their ranch in Colorado, which is again being hit by devastating drought at a time when record high temperatures have been scorching much of the US West.
Whitewater (United States) (AFP) – Janie and Dean VanWinkle despair at the the scant growth on their ranch in Colorado, which is again being hit by devastating drought at a time when record high temperatures have been scorching much of the US West.
Wembley (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Hundreds of England fans are already at Wembley Stadium, many without tickets, just to soak in the atmosphere ahead of the Euro 2020 final between England and Italy. Home side England are ready to make history as they chase a first major trophy in 55 years, but rivals Italy are in the mood to spoil the party at Wembley.
Lima (AFP) – “Paquita”, a baby Andean alpaca born in the Lima’s Huachipa Zoo a month ago, is introduced to the Peruvian public.
Rio de Janeiro (AFP) – Argentines celebrate outside the Maracana Stadium after their national football team beat hosts Brazil 1-0 in the final of the Copa America. While Angel di Maria scored the decisive goal, many fans celebrated Lionel Messi’s first ever trophy with the national team. Meanwhile Brazil fans mourn their team’s loss at home, saying they “expected a victory”.
Bedford (United Kingdom) (AFP) – The largest Italian community in England, with 17,000 people running businesses all over town, is preparing for a festive weekend ahead of Italy’s European Championship football final against England on Sunday. Local business owners say the evening of the final will be “absolutely crazy”.
Sri Ganganagar (India) (AFP) – India’s poor seek ways to keep cool under the scorching sun in desert city Sri Ganganagar where — as in many parts of India — people struggle to find respite from a warming planet.
Novi Sad (Serbia) (AFP) – Serbia’s Exit Festival, one of Europe’s biggest, is the first large festival to go ahead on the continent since the pandemic began. Organisers expect more than 160,000 people from dozens of countries to attend, saying the event will serve as a “case study” for the industry that was hard-hit by the pandemic.
