PAGASA urged residents in low-lying and coastal areas to evacuate to higher ground and suspend all marine activities, as the agency warned of violent winds and destructive storm surges in Luzon – the nation’s most populous island, home to the capital Manila – as well as the Visayas islands and Siargao, known as the country’s surfing capital.

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SA Rugby has congratulated Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and head coach Rassie Erasmus ahead of their special milestones in Paris.

The SA Under-19 Academy side will take some valuable lessons on board from their 20-12 defeat against France in their first tour match on Saturday, with Junior Springbok captain Riley Norton saying the players will work hard to make a step-up next week.

Rishabh Pant suffered an injury during Day 3 of the 2nd unofficial Test against South Africa A at BCCI Centre of Excellence. He was struck twice in the morning session, first on his left arm, and later near the groin area and eventually left the field.

Despite travel woes at airports across the United States spurred by the government shutdown, things remain relatively smooth at the San Antonio International Airport.

Pakistan found themselves in early trouble after opting to bat first in the second ODI in Faisalabad against South Africa. Pakistan need their batters to offer some resistance, as the hosts aim to seal the series,

The government said the men were apparently lured to join mercenary forces involved in the Russia Ukraine war under the pretext of lucrative employment contracts.