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The US State Department has updated its travel advisory for Mozambique, warning of active terrorist groups in the north, particularly in Cabo Delgado Province, and designating several areas as 'Do Not Travel'. An expert notes the insurgency is small but brutal, while much of the country remains safe.
WWE Raw aired live from Ottawa with an unusual 6 p.m. start due to a double-taping. The show featured Stephanie Vaquer defeating Roxanne Perez, a contract signing for a title match, and the semifinals of the World Heavyweight Championship No. 1 Contender Tournament.
The US military carried out a strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing two people accused of drug trafficking, the first such attack in about two months. The death toll in the nearly year-long campaign against suspected drug boats has surpassed 210, and the Trump administration is seeking to extend the offensive onto land in Latin America despite criticism and questions over evidence.
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.
Aston Villa have made contact with Club Brugge over Ecuador defender Joel Ordonez as they seek a replacement for Ezri Konsa, who moved to Arsenal. A separate bid for Southampton's Taylor Harwood-Bellis was rejected, and reports suggest personal terms with Ordonez are agreed, though a fee is still being negotiated.
A tribute to Anthony Bourdain reflects on his legacy, from his love of simple food like vada pav to his fierce defense of honest cooking and overlooked kitchen workers. The article recalls his impact and the shock of his death in 2018, as well as the release of the film 'Tony' about his early years.
The UK Met Office has forecast that the developing El Niño will be the strongest in over a century, with Pacific sea surface temperatures expected to rise more than 3°C above normal. The event could drive 2027 to become the hottest year on record and bring wetter, stormier conditions to the UK and severe droughts to tropical regions.
A helicopter crash in northern Kenya killed all seven people on board, including five Americans, according to authorities. Among the dead were Telemundo executive José Alberto Suárez and Ecuador's intelligence director Michele Sensi-Contugi and his wife. The cause is under investigation.
A helicopter crashed at Mount Ololokwe in Samburu County, Kenya, on Wednesday, killing all seven people on board, including Ecuador's intelligence chief Michele Sensi-Contugi and five US citizens. The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority is investigating the crash, which occurred during a scenic flight from Loisaba Conservancy to Ewaso Nyiro.
Recent polls show a tight race between Brazil's President Lula and challenger Flavio Bolsonaro, with the president holding a slim but narrowing lead. The campaign is marked by controversies, economic concerns, and questions about both candidates' fitness for office.
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum said Colombia refused entry to a Mexican military rescue team, while Colombia denied excluding any country and cited certification requirements. The dispute unfolded as international aid flowed into Colombia following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that killed at least 273 people.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is under pressure as European, Asian, and North American confederations discuss a no-confidence vote and former players call for change, following his abandoned plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors. Support has come from Cameroon's Samuel Eto'o and several national federations, while UEFA's president warns Infantino will face an opponent in next year's election.
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.