President Cyril Ramaphosa warned anti-migrant protesters not to threaten or intimidate foreign nationals as fear spread ahead of an unofficial June 30 deadline. Thousands have sought repatriation, while police prepared for authorised marches in major cities.
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British American Tobacco will cut 5,500 jobs and outsource 3,500 more as part of a transformation plan expected to save £600 million a year by 2028. The company said its U.S. business will not be affected.
Hong Myung-bo resigned as South Korea coach after the national team failed to reach the World Cup knockout stage. President Lee Jae-myung called for an investigation, while former players and fans demanded broader changes in South Korean football.
The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup began Thursday at Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca with Shakira, Burna Boy and local performers headlining the first of three opening ceremonies. Mexico faced South Africa in the tournament’s first Group A match.
South African police said more than 10 attackers killed 12 people and wounded at least nine others in an informal settlement in Cleveland, Johannesburg. No arrests have been made, and police said the motive remains unknown.
Seventeen Americans evacuated from a hantavirus-affected cruise ship have arrived in Nebraska for monitoring, with two passengers showing signs of infection. The rare Andes strain involved is transmissible between humans, but officials stress the public risk remains low.
A hantavirus outbreak aboard the Dutch cruise ship M/V Hondius has led to nine cases and three deaths, prompting international quarantine and monitoring efforts. The Andes virus strain involved can spread between people through close contact and causes severe respiratory illness.