South Africans hold protests against migrants

South Africa faces rising tensions as anti-immigration protests erupt in major cities, with demonstrators demanding the departure of undocumented migrants amid concerns over unemployment and crime. In Venezuela, the government faces severe backlash for its slow response to devastating twin earthquakes that have left over 1,700 dead and many missing. Meanwhile, a New York court sentenced Chinese tycoon Guo Wengui to 30 years for a massive financial fraud scheme targeting the Chinese-American community. The UK government announced a significant increase in defense spending to over $100 billion by 2029, citing the need for deterrence against global instability. Additionally, a parcel bomb attack in Monaco left a Ukrainian businessman and his family severely injured, while Paraguay secured a historic upset victory over Germany in the Men's World Cup, marking a major turning point for the South American team.