Simple English News Daily Friday 27th June 2025. Kenya protests. CAR stampede. Ukraine Europe tribunal. North Korea tourism. Ecuador recapture. Japan airport bear...
Jun 27, 2025
Violent protests in Kenya have turned deadly, highlighting the disturbing intersection of personal comfort and global unrest. A tragic stampede in the Central African Republic adds to the day's grim news. Meanwhile, Ukraine pursues justice for war crimes as a new tourist resort opens in North Korea. Catastrophic flooding affects many, and exciting scientific breakthroughs in waste management and a novel paracetamol production method emerge. In Japan, a bear unexpectedly wanders into an airport, causing quite a stir.
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Kenya's Protest Anniversary
- Kenya's protests mark the anniversary of deadly unrest linked to tax rises and a controversial police custody death.
- The government accuses protesters of trying to stage a coup, highlighting tensions and unrest.
CAR School Stampede Tragedy
- A stampede at a Central African Republic school killed at least 29 students after an electrical explosion caused panic.
- This tragedy reveals risks of inadequate safety measures in educational institutions.
Ukraine's War Crime Tribunal
- Ukraine and the Council of Europe created a tribunal for prosecuting senior Russian officials for aggression.
- President Zelensky stresses that all war criminals must face justice, signaling intensified legal efforts.