NIGERIA
Hippopotamus hunted after weeks of terror
The residents of You arein the north of Nigeriacelebrated the hunt of a male hippopotamus, which killed a fisherman and terrorized the region for weeks. He animal was killed by farmers and fishermen using artisanal spears. The creature had paralyzed agricultural life, affecting fields near the Niger River. Despite the joy over his death, some criticize the action, given the rapid decline of the hippopotamus population in the country, which now numbers about 100 specimens. / 24 HOURS
GUATEMALA
Save the Children denies child trafficking
The NGO Save the Children rejected accusations of being involved in child trafficking in Guatemala, after raids on five of its headquarters. Prosecutor Rafael Curruchiche alleged possible abuse of migrant minors, but the organization emphasized that it has not facilitated transfers of children. Previously, the Central American country’s prosecutor’s office had requested collaboration from Texas due to complaints about a trafficking network that affected Guatemalan minors. / WITH INFORMATION FROM AFP
BRAZIL
X returns after complying with a court order
The social network Judge Alexandre de Moraes authorized the return of the platform, which was suspended for more than a month. X also had to suspend accounts related to ultra-conservative movements and appoint a legal representative in the South American country. Official availability is expected to be finalized shortly. / AFP
GERMANY
Child pornography ring dismantled
German authorities dismantled an extensive child pornography site and arrested six citizens between 43 and 69 years old. Active since 2019, the forum hosted millions of images and had hundreds of thousands of users. The operation, carried out at the end of September, involved 200 police officers and resulted in the seizure of 1,500 electronic devices, which translate into 13.5 terabytes of data and 3.4 million images. / 24 HOURS