Kenya/ The military plane crashes, causing 5 casualties
A military helicopter has crashed in Kenya, killing 5. The five dead soldiers were traveling in western Kenya. There were 3 other people on board the helicopter, who survived.
Information on the downing of the plane, or the identity of the soldiers, is incomplete, while the government's spokesperson, Isaac Mëuara, has announced that a clarifying statement on the event will be issued very soon.
Sweden passes law on gender reassignment at age 16
The Swedish parliament passed the law that lowers the age at which people can change gender. Now, people over 16 years old will be able to change their gender, after the decision that was approved in the parliament with 234 votes in favor and 94 against. Previously, the age was 18.
Although Sweden was the first country to legalize gender transition since 1972, the new law has sparked controversy. Some say this is a game-changing law, while critics say more research is needed. The law will come into force in July 2025. The process will be simpler and Swedes who want to change their gender will have a consultation with a doctor and psychologist, get approval from the National Board of Health and Welfare and so on. they will be able to have a new gender identity.
Germany/ 2 people are arrested on charges of espionage
Two German-Russian people have been arrested in Germany, as they are suspected of espionage. One of them is accused of agreeing to carry out attacks on potential targets, including US buildings, in order to sabotage aid to Ukraine. The suspects, Dieter S. and Alexander J., were arrested on Wednesday in Bavaria.
According to prosecutors, Dieter S. had talked about possible acts of sabotage with a person connected to Russian intelligence. The communication had started since October and Dieter's role was to contribute to undermining the support that Germany is giving to Ukraine. Dieter had agreed to carry out bombings and arson attacks on infrastructure used by the military in industrial buildings in Germany.
Joe Biden calls on the House of Representatives: "Approve aid to Ukraine and Israel"
US President Joe Biden called on the House of Representatives to approve aid to Ukraine and Israel. Ukraine has been at war with Russia for about 3 years, which attacked it without a provocation on the part of Ukraine, while Israel continues the offensive in Gaza, against Hamas, since October 2023.
"The House (of Representatives) should approve the package this week and the Senate should vote right after," he said, after the House of Representatives announced that it will vote this week on the decision to send the aid package. "Israel is facing unprecedented attacks from Iran and Ukraine is facing continuous bombings from Russia, which have intensified dramatically in the last month," Biden said.
