Lesotho's Afriski Mountain Resort is a must-visit destination for skiers, while global news highlights the dangers of water activities, the risk of AI chatbots spreading government restrictions, and the importance of interfaith harmony.
A group of skiers gathered on the slopes at Afriski Mountain Resort in Maluti, Lesotho, on Saturday, July 11, 2026. The resort, which is Lesotho's single fully operational ski resort and the only one in sub-Saharan Africa, is nestled in the northern Maluti Mountains and offers a majestic snow-covered landscape ideal for skiing.
The slopes, spread over 17 hectares surrounding the resort, are about the size of 24 standard soccer pitches and cater to both seasoned and new visitors. Lesotho's high elevation and mountainous terrain make it the coldest country on the continent, with temperatures in the highlands typically plunging to minus 8 degrees Celsius between June and August. The resort opened 25 years ago, a short bus or car ride from the nearest major town of Butha-Buthe, about 80 kilometers away.
Last year, tourism contributed about 7% to Lesotho's annual GDP of some $2.6 billion. Meanwhile, in a separate incident, a group of people attempted to save a struggling swimmer in an Ohio river, resulting in the deaths of five individuals, according to the sheriff. The incident highlights the dangers of water activities and the importance of taking necessary precautions.
In other news, US gas prices have risen to an average of $4 a gallon again, following attacks by the US and Iran. The increase in gas prices is likely to affect consumers and the economy.
Additionally, a study has found that AI chatbots are at risk of spreading government restrictions on online speech, raising concerns about censorship and freedom of expression. In East India, a Marian shrine has drawn in Christian, Hindu, and Muslim pilgrims, promoting interfaith harmony and understanding. A group of men have also sued a hospital after DNA tests revealed that they were switched at birth 38 years ago, seeking compensation and justice.
Furthermore, a photographer has captured the speed and danger of Pamplona's bull run, showcasing the thrill and excitement of the event. In the world of entertainment, Luke Skywalker's 'Empire Strikes Back' lightsaber with a severed hand attached has been auctioned for $3.75 million, while a raccoon went on a drunken rampage in a Virginia liquor store and passed out on the bathroom floor.
In a bizarre incident, chicken wings advertised as 'boneless' were found to contain bones, leading to an Ohio Supreme Court decision. A tropical storm is drifting towards land as a hurricane forms in the eastern Pacific, while a lettuce recall has been issued due to cyclospora risk. In a separate incident, a Mexican drug lord, Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, is set to be sentenced to life in prison in the US
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