Police in western Sydney conducted a raid on an underground bunker, resulting in the seizure of 2.7 tonnes of cocaine valued at approximately A$816 million. This operation marks the largest cocaine bust in Australia to date, according to BBC World.

Researchers are conducting an investigation into the rare stranding of a female fin whale that occurred near Gansbaai. The incident has drawn attention due to the unusual nature of such strandings, prompting scientific inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the event.

Authorities in Cape Town have arrested two suspects after intercepting a vehicle that was transporting 743 units of illegally harvested abalone. This operation marks a significant breakthrough in the ongoing fight against marine poaching in the region.

Egypt has announced the discovery of a well-preserved Byzantine-era residential city in the western desert, along with another significant find at the Marina el-Alamein archaeological site near Alexandria. The discoveries include seven surface limestone-built tombs, as reported by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.

Leah Stewart, a 34-year-old woman from Sydney, has woken from an induced coma more than a week after suffering a shark attack while swimming at Coogee Beach. As a result of the attack, she underwent an amputation of one of her arms.

A Gauteng school project worth R116 million is under scrutiny due to allegations of ghost structures and phantom payments. Questions have arisen regarding how payment certificates were processed despite discrepancies between the certified work and the actual conditions observed at the site, according to TimesLIVE.