Heavy gunfire erupted near a central prison in Guinea's capital, Conakry, on Tuesday, prompting a heavy security deployment, according to media reports. The incident, the cause of which remained unclear, occurred near the Kaloum administrative district, where the presidential palace is also located, as reported by Reuters.
Meanwhile, in other international developments, police in Australia reportedly used pepper spray and tear gas on protesters demonstrating against the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog, who was invited by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The protests occurred in the wake of a shooting at a Hanukkah event in Sydney in December that resulted in at least 15 fatalities, according to Sky News.
In France, prosecutors faced a challenging case involving identical twins, Samuel and Jeremy Y, who are on trial for murder. DNA evidence found on the murder weapon matched both brothers, making it difficult to determine who pulled the trigger in the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Tidiane B, as reported by Sky News. The brothers are also suspected of involvement in a double gang murder and several attempted murders.
In Iran, the judiciary announced that over 2,100 convicts were pardoned or had their sentences reduced by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. However, the list did not include any individuals involved in recent nationwide protests, Euronews reported. The announcement came ahead of the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, a date often marked by similar acts of clemency.
Adding to the global news, Cuba is facing a fuel crisis that is impacting airlines. The Cuban government issued a notice warning airlines that jet fuel would be unavailable at nine airports across the island starting Tuesday and continuing until March 11, according to Euronews. This crisis is a result of a US oil blockade that has limited Cuba's access to its primary petroleum sources.
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