Arica (Chile) (AFP) – Migrants wait under the scorching sun of the Atacama desert in Chile to cross the border into Peru. Fears that far-right candidate Jose Antonio Kast could deport undocumented migrants if elected are pushing many to leave. Peru’s government declared a state of emergency at its southern border with Chile due to the influx of people.
Tegucigalpa (AFP) – Candidate Rixi Moncada, from the ruling Libre party, votes on the Honduran presidential and legislative elections. Hondurans are electing a president in a closely contested election, under the threat from United States President Donald Trump, who urged votes for the right-wing candidate Nasry Asfura, warning that aid to the country would be cut otherwise. IMAGES
Tegucigalpa (AFP) – TV host and candidate Salvador Nasralla votes in Honduran presidential and legislative elections. Hondurans are electing a president in a closely contested election, under the threat from United States President Donald Trump, who urged votes for the right-wing candidate Nasry Asfura, warning that aid to the country would be cut otherwise. IMAGES
Arica (Chile) (AFP) – Peruvian military personnel patrol the southern border with Chile after the government declared a state of emergency there, expecting an influx of people trying to flee far-right candidate Jose Antonio Kast’s potential presidency. The measure will remain in place for 60 days in the Tacna region. IMAGES
Tegucigalpa (AFP) – People gather at polling centers to participate in Honduran presidential and legislative elections. Hondurans are electing a president in a closely contested election, under the threat from United States President Donald Trump, who urged votes for the right-wing candidate Nasry Asfura, warning that aid to the country would be cut otherwise. IMAGES
Manila (AFP) – Protesters march in Manila holding placards, flags, and religious icons as they demand accountability over an alleged multi-billion-dollar flood-control corruption scheme involving lawmakers, officials, and construction contractors.
Nairobi (AFP) – Kenya’s iconic matatus — the brightly painted, music-blasting minibuses that dominate Nairobi’s streets moving millions every day — take centre stage at the Nganya Awards, where the flashiest rides compete for top honours. The event celebrates design, sound and road safety, spotlighting a transport system that has become a pillar of Kenyan urban culture.
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) (AFP) – Thousands of fans erupt into cheers at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro where they watch the live stream of Flamengo defeating Palmeiras 1-0 to win the Copa Libertadores, becoming the most successful Brazilian team in the history of South America’s top club competition by lifting the title for a fourth time.
La Guaira (Venezuela) (AFP) – Maiquetia international airport in La Guaira after US President Donald Trump warns that the airspace above and near Venezuela should be considered closed, the latest escalation in a standoff with leftist leader Nicolas Maduro. IMAGES
Colombo (AFP) – Emergency crews rescue people stranded in flooded areas of Sri Lanka, after the country declared a state of emergency and appealed for international assistance to help with extreme flooding caused by Cyclone Ditwah. Authorities say at leats 132 people have died, with another 130 reported missing.
Unknown (AFP) – Images put out by the Ukraine Security Service show what they say are sea drone attacks on tankers in the Black Sea that Kyiv believes were transporting sanctioned Russian oil. The two tankers were rocked by explosions in Turkish waters late overnight and early this morning, according to Turkey’s transport ministry.
Kyiv (Ukraine) (AFP) – A Russian drone strike on Kyiv has killed one person and wounded several others, according to authorities. “Today, what appeared to be rocket fragments hit our house. We were asleep, and all the windows were blown out,” says local resident Galyna.
