AU - Africanews

1. 2027 Rugby World Cup: Springboks and All Blacks set for quarterfinal showdown

   Reigning world champions South Africa and arch rivals New Zealand will likely face a showdown in quarterfinals.

2. Samba Train celebrates National Day of Samba at Christ the Redeemer

   High above Rio de Janeiro, the rhythms of samba echoed through the city as artists boarded the iconic Corcovado Train for a special thanksgiving mass at the Christ the Redeemer statue.

3. Mayor of Minneapolis rejects Donald Trump's comments against Somalis

   City officials said they would stand by its sizeable Somali community amid fears of an anti-immigration operation.

4. Kenyan MPs accuse British troops of sexual abuse and environmental harm

   A Kenyan parliamentary inquiry has accused British soldiers stationed in the country of repeated sexual abuse, unsafe training practices and environmental violations , saying the behaviour has made the foreign troops feel like an “occupying force.”

5. Hundreds of Airbus A320s face checks after metal plate defect discovered

   Airbus says up to 628 of its A320 aircraft worldwide may need inspection after a newly discovered metal plate quality issue. The company stressed that this number represents the maximum potentially affected jets not the number actually impacted.