Social media ban results in dead protesters
A social media ban has sparked protests in Nepal, resulting in 19 dead protesters and the burning of government leaders’ homes, according to AP News.
While the ban on popular social media platforms triggered the unrest, many citizens are now directing their focus toward corruption.
The demonstrations continue following the resignation of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli.
Greta Thunberg on boat stuck by drones
An alleged drone strike hit a small fleet of boats carrying people and aid headed to Gaza, according to BBC News.
Activist Greta Thunberg was on one of the vessels, which were stuck near the Tunisian port of Sidi Bou Said. No crew members died in the attacks.
The Tunisian government denied the crew members’ allegations of drone involvement after an investigation and said the explosion came from within the boat.
The fleet, named the Global Sumud Flotilla, was stuck again, with crew members providing footage of what looked to be drones. The Tunisian government has not responded to the second attack.
Russian drones intercepted in Polish airspace
Several Russian drones entered Polish airspace and were shot down by supporting NATO forces, according to AP News.
The drones were on course from Belarus as Russia claimed the drones were jammed and as a result lost their course.
Dutch fighter jets intercepted the drones and as far as 19 airspace violations have been recorded.
NATO forces said they believe the course of the drones was intentional and are seeing this as a sign of aggression.
NASA discovers signs of life on Mars
NASA has discovered an important biosignature relevant to the question of life on Mars, according to BBC News.
Though scientists did not find a living organism, they did find rock containing patterns consistent with biochemical reactions.
These rocks are similar in appearance to those found on Earth that were affected by microbes, and scientists are eager to see if past life was the cause of these unique features.
NASA has proposed a retrieval mission, as the only way to identify the cause is to test the rocks on Earth.
