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The 2027 Rugby World Cup will feature 24 teams, with the draw scheduled for December 3. The tournament begins in Perth on October 1, ending in Sydney on November 13. The format includes a new knockout round, increasing opportunities for more nations to advance.
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Embeth Davidtz, known for her acting, makes her directing debut with a heartfelt film based on Alexandra Fuller’s memoir about her childhood in Zimbabwe during the late 1970s. The film explores a troubled world through a child's eyes, highlighting her passion for storytelling and her outsider perspective.
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Mozambique is undertaking a major conservation effort to restore wildlife in Banhine National Park, which was decimated by civil war and poaching. Nearly 400 animals, including zebras and antelopes, have been relocated to the park. The project aims to revive the reserve's biodiversity and tourism, with support from Peace Parks Foundation.
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A bus traveling from South Africa to Zimbabwe and Malawi crashed near Louis Trichardt, Limpopo, on Sunday evening, killing 42 people including children. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with initial causes under investigation. The incident highlights ongoing road safety concerns in the region.
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In rural Zimbabwe, a traditional space called Nhanga is being reimagined as a peer-led movement to combat child marriage and empower girls. The revival includes open discussions on sexuality, education, and economic skills, addressing a critical national issue amid high child marriage rates and cultural challenges.
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England is set to approve cabotegravir, a two-month injectable HIV prevention shot, expanding options for those unable to take daily pills. Zimbabwe will roll out lenacapavir, a twice-yearly prophylactic, amid debates over cost and safety. Both developments mark significant advances in HIV prevention efforts.
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A series of recent fatal accidents include a motorcycle collision in Brazil killing a footballer, a bus crash in Uganda causing dozens of deaths, and a home crash in Nashville after a car driven by an impaired teen. Authorities urge caution amid ongoing investigations.
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Adria Kester, Iowa's chief judge of the Second Judicial District, was arrested for operating while intoxicated after her vehicle drifted into oncoming traffic. She was found heavily intoxicated, unsteady, and with bloodshot eyes. She has pleaded not guilty and is cooperating with authorities.
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On the UN's International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, reports highlight ongoing violence, arrests, and restrictions worldwide. Despite some progress, journalists in conflict zones like Gaza, Sudan, and Ghana face deadly threats, with impunity remaining a major obstacle to press freedom.
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Qatar's leader visited the DRC to bolster peace talks with M23 rebels amid ongoing violence. A framework agreement was signed, backed by the US and Qatar, aiming to end years of conflict in eastern DRC. Despite progress, violence persists, and negotiations face delays.
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The G20 summit in South Africa concluded with tensions over the presidency handover, as the U.S. boycotted the event citing alleged anti-white policies. Despite this, the summit highlighted issues like global inequality, debt relief, climate resilience, and regional trade, emphasizing South Africa's focus on inclusive development for the Global South.