Top Stories: It was a tumultuous day across South Africa on Tuesday. Armored personnel carriers rolled down highways as the military was deployed to contain looting and violence that were triggered by the imprisonment of former President Jacob Zuma. So far, at least seventy-two people have been killed in riots and vandalism. But the unhappiness among many residents goes deeper -- fueled by grievances over the state of the economy. Across South Africa people are worried about their property being looters. Eyewitness video showed residents, some wielding guns and baseball bats, blocking access to a residential area in the port city of Durban as looters ransacked shops and supermarkets. Protests that followed ex-president Jacob Zuma's jailing last week have descended into vandalism and an outpouring of general anger. As we've mentioned, the unrest has triggered serious concerns over food and fuel supplies in parts of South Africa, as the looting and vandalism have halted exports, damaged crops and forced food retailers to remain closed. Consumers formed long queues at retailers that have remained open despite the unrest across Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, with some people on social media saying they are unable to buy basic staples such as bread. Seven COVID-19 vaccines have received the green light from the World Health Organization so far. And as new variants of the coronavirus evolve, questions arise about how well each vaccine works. It can get confusing. African fashion Labels are flourishing, with many young, emerging designers breaking into the global market. However, despite this upward trend, many African fashion brands are struggling to get the proper media placement or connections to help them achieve their dreams. The Lithuanian parliament has approved the mass detention of migrants and curbed their right of appeal. The move is meant to deter high numbers crossing the border with Belarus, but which is sparking an outcry among humanitarian groups. The new law bans any release of migrants from detention for six months after their arrival, curbs the right of appeal for rejected asylum-seekers and stipulates those migrants can be deported while their appeals are considered. As the United States withdraws its troops from Afghanistan, Taliban attacks have significantly increased, and the group is gaining ground in some rural areas across the country. But thousands of locals in northern Afghanistan are joining the Afghan military in fighting the Taliban in the region. The top U.S. general in Afghanistan has stepped down from his post, as Taliban fighters continue to make gains across the war-torn country. While still banned by federal law, medical marijuana and cannabis programs are making inroads in the US at the state level, with some doctors helping lead the way. A new and unique park opened in New York City in late May and since then it has become a city gem and tourist magnet