Luke Bell from Cape Town has achieved a new Guinness World Record for the longest drone flight. His accomplishment marks a significant milestone in drone technology and personal achievement, showcasing the potential of unmanned aerial vehicles.

The South African government is implementing drones, biometrics, and a digital travel system to enhance border security. According to Schreiber, enforcement efforts have increased, resulting in thousands of deportations, with a complete digitization of immigration processes expected by 2026/27.

The Technopolis Development Authority has successfully conducted a drone-assisted seedball broadcasting exercise at the Konza Technopolis, aimed at restoring the Konza Wildlife Conservancy. This initiative is part of efforts to enhance the local ecosystem and promote biodiversity in the area.

A Delta Air Lines flight, Delta 1076, reported a close encounter with a firework while descending towards Chicago Midway International Airport during the Fourth of July celebrations. The pilot informed air traffic controllers about the incident just before landing on Saturday night, indicating that the firework made contact with the aircraft.

At least three people have been killed in drone strikes in Horlivka, a city controlled by Russian forces. The strikes reportedly targeted a multi-storey apartment building, which Russian-installed authorities attributed to a Ukrainian drone attack.

A coalition of human rights defenders and protest victims has announced a security plan for the June 25 commemoration in Kenya, honoring civilians killed during the protests in 2025 and 2026. At a press briefing in Nairobi, the Amka Changamka Movement urged participants to remain vigilant and called for police accountability, emphasizing the importance of remembering the victims and ensuring that the facts surrounding their deaths are not forgotten or distorted.