Who was El Mencho the former police officer shifts as new details emerge

This week saw a mix of significant global news, from the killing of a notorious cartel leader in Mexico to the alleged hacking of a Kenyan activist's phone using Israeli technology. Meanwhile, an Italian town celebrated its historic carnival, and a UK court sentenced two terrorists to life imprisonment for planning a devastating attack on the Jewish community.

In Mexico, the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, was killed by Mexican special forces on Sunday. El Mencho co-founded the CJNG, which became one of the country's most powerful and violent cartels in recent years. His death is seen as a significant blow to the organization, which has been responsible for numerous violent incidents and intimidation of civilians.

In Kenya, a report by Citizen Lab suggests that authorities used Israeli-made Cellebrite software to crack the phone of prominent pro-democracy activist Boniface Mwangi. Mwangi, who plans to run for president in 2027, had his phone returned to him after a controversial arrest in July, but noticed that it was no longer password-protected. The alleged hacking raises concerns about government surveillance and the use of Israeli technology to target activists.

In a lighter note, the Italian town of Ivrea celebrated its historic carnival with a colorful battle, where participants hurled oranges at each other to commemorate the legend of Violetta, a miller's daughter who freed the town from a tyrant. The event, which dates back to the 12th century, is a unique and festive tradition that attracts tourists from around the world.

In the UK, two terrorists, Walid Saadaoui and Amar Hussein, were sentenced to life imprisonment for planning a devastating attack on the Jewish community in Greater Manchester. The plot was foiled by an undercover police officer, who had infiltrated the group and gathered evidence of their plans.

In Australia, the New South Wales environment watchdog ordered Sydney Water to clean up the Malabar wastewater treatment plant, where a massive fatberg was found to be responsible for "poo balls" that closed beaches last summer. The watchdog said that Sydney Water is responsible for ensuring that the plant does not pollute the environment.

These stories highlight the complexities and challenges faced by different countries and communities around the world, from the fight against organized crime and terrorism to the importance of protecting the environment and upholding human rights.