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Blood Sacrifice, a Swedish crime thriller from Killing Eve writer George Kay, has become a global hit on Netflix, topping charts in numerous countries and earning an 86% Rotten Tomatoes score. The series follows a detective teaming up with his estranged father to hunt a ritualistic killer targeting police officers.
According to the Henley Passport Index, South African passport holders can travel to 101 destinations without a prior visa. The ranking places the country 50th or 96th globally, depending on the report, with regional highlights across Africa, Asia, the Americas, and the Caribbean.
An Ohio mother says her 18-year-old son's body parts were removed as anatomical gifts without her consent after he died in a car crash in 2023. She is campaigning for legislative changes to ensure families are consulted before such donations.
An Auckland woman's experience reveals how genetic test results can affect insurance premiums in New Zealand, despite risk-reducing surgery. Advocates and researchers are urging the government to implement existing legislation that would restrict insurers' use of genetic information.
Macky Sall received six votes in favour, seven against and two abstentions in the Security Council's first straw poll, trailing frontrunner Rebeca Grynspan. Analysts say African candidates face an uphill battle due to regional rotation and internal divisions.
In a second informal straw poll, Guyana's Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett received the most support, with eight 'encourage' votes. Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan followed closely, while Russian diplomats hinted the candidate list may still grow if the current field deadlocks.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar began a diplomatic visit to Ecuador and Colombia, marking the first such trip to Ecuador in 44 years. The visit comes as Israel and Colombia move to fully restore diplomatic relations, including relocating Colombia's embassy to Jerusalem, following the inauguration of President Abelardo de la Espriella.
Ugandan diplomat Olara Otunnu has become the seventh candidate to seek the role of UN secretary-general, with the selection process beginning this week. Early straw polls show former Costa Rican Vice President Rebeca Grynspan as a frontrunner, while Otunnu acknowledges ongoing disagreements with Uganda's president.
The UN Security Council held its first closed-door straw poll on Thursday to assess support for seven candidates from Africa and Latin America vying to succeed Antonio Guterres as secretary general. Guterres' term ends on December 31, 2026, with the next chief taking office on January 1, 2027. The process requires nine votes for selection and no veto from any permanent member.
The United States has imposed new tariffs of 10-12.5% on imports from 60 countries, citing inadequate enforcement of forced labor bans. The tariffs, set under Section 301, affect seven African nations, while Namibia is exempt. Reactions vary, with some small businesses seeing the new rates as manageable compared to previous tariffs.
Six candidates vying to lead the United Nations presented their visions during a debate at the UN General Assembly, emphasizing the need to restore credibility amid a profound financial and confidence crisis. Former Senegalese President Macky Sall pledged to restore trust, while others highlighted their experience and ability to engage all sides.
Nicaragua's government-controlled National Assembly is debating whether to bar opposition parties from running in elections, following President Daniel Ortega's statement that there will be no more elections for the opposition. The move has drawn condemnation from the UN and the US, while the government defends it as necessary to block alleged plots. Separately, the government has revoked licences of numerous lawyers, which a UN expert called a 'purge of the legal profession'.
Nicaragua’s congress announced plans to eliminate future elections, following President Daniel Ortega’s declaration that the country would 'never again' hold a vote. The move has drawn international condemnation, including from the U.S. State Department, which has labeled the government a dictatorship.
Pakistan merges its Board of Investment and Special Investment Facilitation Council, sparking debate on whether institutional changes can overcome deep-rooted economic challenges. Analysts point to declining FDI, high taxes, and policy inconsistency as critical hurdles.
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has endorsed former President Macky Sall's candidacy for UN Secretary-General, a significant reversal after years of strained relations. The endorsement followed a Friday meeting, and Faye has instructed his government to fully mobilize support for Sall's bid.
Former Senegalese president Macky Sall returns to Senegal for the first time since leaving office, in a visit tied to his campaign for UN secretary-general. Opponents cite violence during his mandate, while Sall seeks official support from his successor. The UN is set to choose its next secretary-general this year.
A 43-year-old security guard was pulled alive from a collapsed building in Venezuela eight days after twin earthquakes, in a rescue that involved teams from seven countries. The man, Hernan Gil, was found with minimal injuries, and his wife called the survival 'truly a miracle.'
Rescue teams from seven countries freed Hernan Gil, a 43-year-old security guard, from a collapsed building in Venezuela eight days after twin earthquakes. The death toll has reached at least 2,295, with thousands still missing, while humanitarian needs mount with an estimated 13,000 people homeless.
A 43-year-old security guard was pulled alive from the rubble of a collapsed shopping center in Venezuela after being trapped for eight days following twin earthquakes. The rescue operation, coordinated by Chilean firefighters and involving teams from several countries, has been hailed as a rare moment of hope amid the devastation, which has killed nearly 2,300 people.
Guatemalan Foreign Minister Carlos Ramiro Martinez, during a visit to Seoul, emphasized his country's commitment to joining the Korea-Central America Free Trade Agreement, which he said would boost bilateral trade and investment. The two countries' foreign ministers also discussed expanding development cooperation in climate change and public administration.