In a significant legal and political development, former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been sentenced to 27 years and three months in prison after being convicted on five counts of attempting a coup to remain in office following his 2022 electoral defeat. Four of the five justices reviewing the case found the far-right politician guilty. Bolsonaro is currently under house arrest in Brasilia and can appeal the sentence.
Tensions in the Middle East have escalated, with an Israeli attack targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar. Hamas stated that this strike would not alter their demands for a ceasefire in Gaza. The UN Security Council has condemned these strikes on Qatar. Furthermore, an activist group reported that two of its boats participating in a flotilla attempting to reach war-torn Gaza were attacked by drones over two days. Israel has reportedly carried out strikes in multiple countries, including Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, Tunisia, Qatar, and Yemen, within the last 72 hours.
Nepal is grappling with widespread violent protests, leading to a rising death toll, with more than 34 fatalities and over 1,000 people treated at hospitals. Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims and tourists are reportedly stuck along the Nepal-China border amidst the unrest. Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki has been declared for Nepal, with elections expected within six months.
In the United States, the aftermath of the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk continues to dominate headlines. A rifle has been recovered in the search for Kirk's killer, and the FBI has released photos of a person of interest. The incident has sparked debate about security at political events and led to criticism of statements made by officials regarding the investigation.
In economic news, Larry Ellison, co-founder of Oracle, has reportedly surpassed Elon Musk to become the world's richest person. His net worth soared to $395.7 billion following a significant surge in Oracle's shares, driven by the company's strong outlook in cloud computing and its expanding role in AI technology.