1. Ahed Tamimi released from Israeli prisons after 8 months

The teenager who was arrested with her mother 8 months ago, for ‘slapping’ an Israeli soldier, has said she will work towards becoming a lawyer, in order to further her fight for justice in Palestine. She is also passionate about ensuring that she pays tribute to her cause, with fervour since there are still so many women still incarcerated. The girl who has been deemed, ‘an icon of the resistance against Israel’ in the west bank, was just 16 years old when she was arrested.

“Of course I am very happy that I came back to my family, but that happiness is partial because of the prisoners who are still in prison…My happiness is not complete without my sisters [Palestinian female prisoners], who are not with me. I hope that they will also be free.”

On the first morning home, Ahed Tamimi’s friends brought her a cake that says “Palestine’s icon” pic.twitter.com/09QjL1U0si

— Dena Takruri (@Dena) July 30, 2018

Crying Palestinian slap teen #AhedTamimi back in family's arms after being freed from an Israeli prison#FreePalestine pic.twitter.com/nyLhkmwGyT

— Press TV (@PressTV) July 30, 2018

#Ahed_Tamimi will be free on Saturday, 28 July 2018✌️ ????????✌️ pic.twitter.com/6rzLwCCY3u

— Mohamed khaled (@MohamedZamek90) July 30, 2018

Finally Ahed Tamimi is out, after spending her 18th birthday in jail, she is free. #PowerSymbol #AhadTamimi ???????? ❤️ pic.twitter.com/fokx4sflsj

— Iram Ahmad Khan (@Iram_says) July 30, 2018

2.  4 million stripped of citizenship in India

4 million people in the Northern-eastern state of Assam, could potentially lose their citizenship, due to a list The National Register of Citizens (NRC) which reflects all the people, “who can prove they came to the state by 24 March 1971, a day before Bangladesh declared independence.” The intention behind the list being revealed has been said to be a way to root out Bangladeshi immigrants from the country. Many are afraid violence will ensue against Assam’s ethnic minorities.

Only deportation, no other option. Why put unnecessary burden on the resources of India and Assam?#JaiAaiAxiom

— Varun Padav (@PadavVarun) July 30, 2018

Will be awful if #NRCAssam triggers pan #India backlash against Assamese causing their deportation back home; not how to build nation.

— QV Consultants (@Badamadadoga) July 30, 2018

Dear @narendramodi ji
I remember you making a big deal of illegal immigrants in your political speeches in 2013. Please let us know when are you giving us the deportation stats.
And why doesn't India have a law in place to deal with this.

— MaharaniOnWheels (@royally_fiery) July 30, 2018

3. California deadly fire continues to blaze

6 people have died so far including two children and their great-grandmother. due to a wildfire that has only spread due to “Erratic winds” and dry conditions have caused the Carr fire to grow” early on Sunday in Northern California.  Thousands of firefighters are currently battling the fires to keep them at bay, it is one of eight major wildfires in the area so far.

Is this the new normal?

Since 2012 there has not been a month without a wildfire burning.

Year-round fires have taken a heavy toll on 1000s of firefighters in the state including loss of life.

My opponent denies the existence of #ClimateChange #CA48 https://t.co/KrQpvNBrzR

— Harley Rouda (@HarleyRouda) July 29, 2018

No, this is not a tornado. The Carr Fire in Shasta County created this rotation updraft. #CarrFire #California pic.twitter.com/CVvcafJBGK

— ABC10 (@ABC10) July 27, 2018

It’s not summer in California if the whole state isn’t on fire.

— ~Cheyla Summer Rain~ (@GallowayCheyla) July 28, 2018

Don't forget the 4500+ California prison inmates that help fight fires throughout the state! Thank you! #CALFIREservingCA #CarrFire

— lee (@leechungsr) July 28, 2018

4. First election since Robert Mugabe was ousted

Zimbabwe is buzzing, as people line up to vote for the first time since 1980 when Mugabe first came into power during the Independence. Many are deeming this to be a transformative moment for Zimbabwe, as it will mean moving away from an “oppressive rule.” The elections are said to be a close call between Emmerson Mnangagwa, who rules the Zanu-PF party and his main rival Nelson Chamisa who leads the MDC Alliance. Parliamentary and local elections will take place today, both parties are running for presidency. Mugabe, who was ousted from his position last November by Mnangagwa, with the aid of the military, has triggered an excitement across the region, in Domboshawa village, many had been queueing before sunrise.

Zimbos! Elections open in about 9hours! The deal that exists between Mugabe and Chamisa is that once Chamisa takes reigns of power in Harare, he shall invite Grace Mugabe to be vice President. Effectively Mugabe will be ruling Zimbabwe again. THINK! #ZimbabweDecides2018

— Lord Abraham Mutai (@ItsMutai) July 29, 2018

Dear Zimbabwe: If Nelson Chamisa wins elections I will stop commenting on anything to do with politics for 3 and half years. If he pulls a run-off, I will block all Zanu PF supporters and ask for refuge in either @LynNemudonhi or @maDube_'s house. ???? ????‍♂️

— Cde Never Maswerasei ???????? (@CdeNMaswerasei) July 27, 2018

I am not excited for Zimbabwe's elections because no matter who wins, the status-quo will remain. African politics can be summed up as a bunch of sheep deciding which wolves get to eat them. There is not one successful African country on the continent. It's a shame on us.

— Siphamandla (@Sowellnomics) July 30, 2018

Good morning Zimbabwe. I'm happy to be back. ???????? ???????? ???????? Big week ahead. #Peace#Fairness#Future#ZimbabweElections #ZimbabweVotes2018 #ZimbabweDecides2018 #Zimbabwe

— Kirsty Coventry (@KirstyCoventry) July 26, 2018