Widespread Protests
Demonstrations have erupted in several South African cities, targeting undocumented migrants.
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South Africans Protest Against Undocumented Migrants
Demonstrators in several cities blame migrants for economic strain and crime, while many immigrants have already been forced to leave.
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This guide is based on the Global News Podcast episode published on 2026-06-30, featuring reports on South African protests, Venezuelan earthquakes, a Chinese tycoon's fraud conviction, British defense spending, and a NASA telescope mission.
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Protests take place in several South African cities against undocumented migrants.
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Demonstrators say they're taking jobs from locals, putting pressure on public services and causing crime.
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Many immigrants have already been forced to leave.
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Also: people in Venezuela are still searching damaged buildings for missing family and friends following last week's earthquakes.
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A Chinese tycoon who moved to the United States has been sent to prison for 30 years for fraud.
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Britain has announced a large increase in defence spending to meet an increased threat from Russia.
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And Nasa is preparing to launch a mission to save an ageing telescope, and stop it from falling back to earth.
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