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South African cities shuttered, military on standby as anti-migrant protests gather pace

Demonstrators wrapped in flags and wielding wooden sticks gathered across South Africa on Tuesday for anti-immigrant marches, some of which saw brief outbreaks of violence amid heavy police guard, as shops remained shut and foreign workers stayed at home.
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Monaco police launch manhunt after attack reportedly targeting Ukrainian-born oligarch

Police in Monaco and France were searching for a suspected bomber on Tuesday after three people were wounded by an explosion in the wealthy principality, which two sources said was an attack on a Ukrainian-born oligarch.
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What goes into making World Cup-quality turf, and the Canadian behind it

When Australian goalkeeper Patrick Beach came off the turf after the first FIFA World Cup game in Vancouver, it wasn't the crowd or atmosphere that had caught his attention — it was the grass.
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Venezuelans race against clock looking for earthquake survivors

Five days have passed since twin earthquakes struck northern Venezuela, killing more than 1,450 people, according to the government. Relief organizations say the first 72 hours after a natural disaster is the most crucial time period for rescues, though survival can be extended if people have access to food and water.
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Trump's death spiral of threatening Iran | About That

U.S. President Donald Trump has once again threatened to wipe out Iran, saying 'the Islamic Republic of Iran will no longer exist' if Iran continues to violate the ceasefire agreement. Andrew Chang breaks down the cycle of the two countries' recent attacks, retaliations and perceived provocations to try to understand how they keep vacillating between conflict and dealmaking. (Photo credits: The Canadian Press, Reuters, Adobe Stock and Getty Images)




