World in brief: July 11, 2024
KENYA: Kenyan President William Ruto today dismissed all of his Cabinet ministers and promised to form a new “lean and efficient” government following weeks of protests over high taxes and poor governance.
President Ruto said he made the move after listening to the people and that he would form a broad-based government after consultations.
POLAND: At least 10 Polish coal miners have been injured and rescuers are searching for dozens of others after a powerful tremor shook the Rydultowy coal mine about 4,000 feet underground today, officials said.
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