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A NSW Police investigation has led to the arrest of seven people across five countries and the rescue of a three-year-old child. Detectives from strike forces Constantine and Trawler made urgent referrals to international agencies, disrupting networks allegedly producing and distributing extreme child abuse material.
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.
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal will visit Brazil, Argentina, and Chile from August 24-28 to chair joint trade meetings, push forward Chile FTA negotiations, and discuss expanding the Mercosur PTA. Talks with Chile are at an advanced stage with only a few issues—market access and critical minerals—remaining, while the India-Brazil sugar dispute may also come up.
New Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola faces his first competitive match at Newcastle United. Reports highlight three key selection decisions: the centre-back partner, the midfield, and the right-wing role. Both GIVEMESPORT and Liverpool Echo analyse the options, with slight disagreements on the best choices.
A federal judge in New York ruled that the Trump administration's suspension of immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries was unlawful, exceeding Secretary of State Marco Rubio's authority. The ruling vacates the policy and sets aside visa denials based solely on it, with the government likely to appeal.
FIFA has banned Leandro Paredes for 10 matches and fined him and three other Argentina players and a coach for post-final clashes with Spain. The Argentine Football Association was also fined for a political banner and discriminatory chants, with an appeal planned.
Manchester United have agreed a fee of up to £70m with Brighton for midfielder Carlos Baleba, with the Cameroon international set to undergo a medical. The deal, which includes £65m upfront plus £5m in add-ons, is expected to be completed soon despite the player nursing an ankle injury.
NASA has shared video of the August 12 total solar eclipse taken from a WB-57 aircraft flying at 50,000 feet. The footage, captured with cameras developed at Langley Research Center, shows the eclipse's progression and a solar prominence, part of an effort to study the Sun's corona.
Marcus Rashford made his first competitive appearance for Manchester United in 618 days, but the Red Devils lost 2-0 to newly-promoted Hull City in the 2026/27 Premier League opener. Both sides were hit by extensive injury lists, with 14 United players and eight Hull players unavailable.