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The Ugandan kingdom of Tooro is embroiled in a succession dispute following the death of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV on August 27 in the United States, where he was undergoing cancer treatment. The royal clan's succession committee announced the selection of Oyo's cousin, Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma, as crown prince. However, Oyo's sister, Princess Ruth Nsemere Komuntale, claimed that her brother's will named an undisclosed son as the rightful heir. The will states that if Oyo was survived by a legally recognized biological son, that son would inherit the throne. Queen Mother Best Kemigisa Akiiki criticized the committee's decision, stating that the royal family had been placed under house arrest by troops who removed their guards. The existence of the son was first revealed by the Tooro kingdom's prime minister on the day of Oyo's death, although no details about the boy or his mother have been disclosed. Another potential successor, Prince George Desmond-Kamurasi, declined the offer due to other commitments. The royal succession process requires a royal child to be formally introduced to elders before being considered for leadership.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a strategic shift in the fight against drug trafficking in Latin America, emphasizing collaboration with allied nations. This statement follows a recent US military strike in the Caribbean Sea that resulted in the deaths of three individuals, raising the total number of fatalities from US strikes to at least 230 in 69 incidents. Rubio indicated that the Trump administration aims to work with countries like Colombia and Ecuador to conduct joint operations that comply with local laws. He acknowledged the importance of disrupting drug trafficking routes and stated that military actions would still be considered on a case-by-case basis. This new approach contrasts with the previous unilateral strikes launched in September 2025, which targeted alleged "narco-terrorists" without providing evidence. Rubio made these remarks during a visit to Ecuador aimed at enhancing security cooperation with conservative leaders in the region.

Woolworths, a major Australian supermarket chain, has raised prices on several popular items despite recently announcing a three-month "Price Freeze" on 300 essential products. Pricing data revealed that the price of chicken fillets increased by 33%, and a 420g can of "Mexican Style 3 Bean Mix" nearly doubled during the promotion period. Woolworths has not commented on the pricing analysis but reportedly justified the increases by labeling previous prices as promotional rather than standard. CEO Amanda Bardwell stated that the price freeze was intended to assist customers facing inflation caused by external factors. Marketing expert Prof Jana Bowden criticized the company's pricing tactics, arguing that consumers cannot be expected to track fluctuating prices. The scrutiny comes amid ongoing legal challenges for Woolworths regarding misleading pricing practices, including a federal court case brought by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.