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Anthropic disables top-tier AI models after US order limiting foreign access
Anthropic said on Friday it will “abruptly disable” its most advanced AI models for all users after the US government ordered it to suspend access to the models for foreigners, citing national security concerns

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Are the Downing Street dominoes about to fall?
John Healey’s resignation as defence secretary is a disaster for the prime minister, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

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West Ham shareholders address Sullivan allegations and agree ownership deal
Co-chairs Daniel Kretinsky and Vanessa Gold have backed the women who have come forward to speak out in BBC investigation into David Sullivan and agreed deal that will see the Czech billionaire become the largest shareholder

South Africa
Stigma, economic slump exclude youth with intellectual disabilities
Indlela Mental Health, says young people living with intellectual disabilities face barriers

South Africa
Three firefighters killed in crash involving bus, fire truck
Municipal Manager Martin Tsatsimpe has expressed sadness at the death of the three employees
South Africa
President Ramaphosa meets with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah
President Ramaphosa meets with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday held a bilateral meeting with his Namibian counterpart, President Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of the Republic of Namibia.The Presidency said the meeting took place in Johannesburg on the occasion of Her Excellency President Nandi-Ndaitwah’s working visit to South Africa.“South...

South Africa
Family of Cartrack employee seeks clarity regarding her passing
Gcina Dhladhla is being laid to rest in Soweto after passing on at the company’s Rosebank offices.

World
The costs and challenges facing the 2026 World Cup
The World Cup officially kicked off this week – but alongside the football, there are questions around heat, cost, the environmental impact and travel restrictions.

World
Investigation into cause of Air India crash ongoing, officials say
The statement said “significant progress” had been made into crash which left 260 people dead a year ago.

World
Indonesian students protest against state spending, fuel price hike
The protesters warn wasteful government spending risks driving the country into bankruptcy.

World
‘I will come home safely’: Indian sailor’s last words to wife before a US strike killed him
Patnala Suresh and his wife were looking forward to celebrating their 15th wedding anniversary this month.

Africa
Mother finds body of missing son two days after Kenya’s Ebola quarantine centre protests
Sylvester Muigai Ndung’u was in Nanyuki to fetch a school uniform on Tuesday, his mother says.

Africa
‘Surrender or face full force’ of state, Nigerian president warns armed groups
Bola Tinubu was addressing the nation on Democracy Day, marking the return to civilian rule in 1999.

Africa
‘Nightmare from start to finish’ for South Africa in opener
Former captain Dean Furman says South Africa were “miles off it” in their World Cup opener against Mexico, as many on the continent ‘hate-watch’ Bafana Bafana.

Africa
South Africa trolled by African fans in wake of World Cup loss
The taunting reflects anger from parts of the continent over reports of xenophobia in South Africa.
Business

Business
Teen plans to leave uni ‘debt free’ after making £35,000 selling vintage football shirts
Eleri Williams started out selling her dad’s old football shirts and has just opened her own shop.
Business
Business

Politics
Independent election bid won’t disrupt alliance dynamics: SACP
His remarks come as the SACP in Limpopo holds its provincial congress at Tivumbeni College

Politics
ActionSA launches Cape Town mayoral candidate in Hanover Park
ActionSA says it will be held in a community affected by crime, drugs and gangsterism.

Politics
President’s latest court bid on impeachment is to avoid accountability: EFF
EFF Spokesperson Sinawo Thambo says this is the President’s tactic to avoid accountability.

Politics
Ramaphosa files papers to interdict beginning of impeachment process
The review bid – which is set to be heard in September – seeks to invalidate the section 89 report.

Sport
Ghana government wants review of Partey Canada ban
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey is banned from entering Canada for their opening game of the World Cup.

Sport
T20 crowds won’t be hit by football World Cup – ICC
The Women’s T20 World Cup in England can “coexist” with the ongoing football World Cup rather than being overshadowed, says ICC chief executive Sanjog Gupta.

Sport
NZ call up Young after Williamson retirement
Will Young will replace New Zealand’s record run-scorer Kane Williamson in the squad for the remaining two Tests in England.

Sport
Free agent Wales players put themselves in shop window
Rhian Wilkinson says her free-agent internationals gave potential suitors a glimpse of their qualities by helping Wales finish top of their Women’s World Cup qualifying group.

Education
Pioneering UK Nerve Lab harnesses AI to map effect of children’s screen time
Other projects include developing tools to help visually impaired people navigate video games
Parents are constantly being told to limit their children’s screen time. But when it comes to deciphering which films or TV shows are best suited to developing minds, the guidance remains largely one-size-fits-all. A relatively slow-paced programme such as Bluey offers a very different viewing...
Education
Sudan: Minister of Higher Education Inspects Nile University
[SNA] KHARTOUM — The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Professor Ahmed Modawi Musa, affirmed that the ministry is moving steadily to implement its policies aimed at returning higher education institutions to their original premises and resuming full academic activity, noting that field visits are intended to assess the progress of the educational process and ensure its...
Education
Nigeria: Soludo Names Onwualu Pro-Chancellor of Ojukwu Varsity
[Vanguard] AWKA — Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has inaugurated the eighth governing council of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), appointing Professor Peter Onwualu as Pro-Chancellor and chairman of the council.
Education
Sudan: Prime Minister Reaffirms Government of Hope’s Commitment to Advancing Education and Tourism Sectors
[SNA] KHARTOUM — Prime Minister Kamil Idris reaffirmed the Government of Hope’s commitment to developing the education and tourism sectors in Sudan.
Lifestyle
Taylor Swift becomes youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall Of Fame
36-year-old Taylor Swift is not only the second youngest, but the youngest woman to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
LUCKY break for SASSA Old-Age Grants in July 2026
SASSA Old-Age Grants in July 2026 catch a big break as the agency averts another potential payment day disaster for beneficiaries …
Lifestyle
Gayton consoles trolled Bafana player: ‘Don’t blame yourself’
Gayton McKenzie has publicly supported Bafana Bafana and player, Yaya Sithole after they were trolled following the team’s loss to Mexico.

Entertainment
Pochettino hails entire squad after World Cup opening win
‘It’s not only to talk about some names, it’s about the collective,’ said Pochettino.

Entertainment
No petrol, no worries: Frugal Toyota Corolla Cross saves the day
Fuel economy and hybrid system meant that petrol shortages were of little concern during trip to Mpumalanga

Entertainment
Woman’s attempt to reverse guilty plea thrown out after defrauding employer of R1.4m
The convicted fraudster had redirected R1.4 million into her niece’s bank account.
Entertainment

Science/Tech
Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin says it will fly again this year after explosion. Nasa needs it to
The company’s response to the launchpad blast has become a key test for Artemis III
As Blue Origin tells it, the most spectacular launchpad explosion in recent memory, which destroyed its pioneering New Glenn space rocket last month and severely damaged almost everything around it, was merely a blip.
“We will fly again before the end of this year. Gradatim Ferociter,” Dave Limp, the...

Science/Tech
Meet the New Dyson Vacuums: V16 Piston Animal, V10 Konical, V8 Cyclone (2026)
The rest of Dyson’s promised 2026 vacuum lineup is here, from the new Dyson V16 Piston Animal to an updated version of the favored Dyson V8 Cyclone.
Science/Tech
World’s First Crewed Solid-State Flight Electrifies Aviation’s Future
The Helios Horizon has completed what its developers call the first crewed, fixed-wing flight powered by solid-state batteries. New Atlas reports: On June 5, test pilot Miguel Iturmendi lifted off from Zephyrhills Municipal Airport in Florida at the controls of the Helios Horizon — the first crewed, fixed-wing aircraft ever to fly on solid-state batteries. The flight was neither spectacular in...

Science/Tech
How Can Soccer Players Bend Their Shots in Midair?
As World Cup action kicks off, we look at the physics of the beautiful game.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Health
Scientists Race to Test Treatments as Ebola Outbreak Widens
Trials are beginning on several drugs that have shown promise in preliminary studies against the virus that is causing the current outbreak.

Health
‘Amazing’ toy scanner eases children’s MRI anxiety
Children can test the new miniature replica of an MRI machine on different toys.

Health
College opens lifelike hospital training ward
The aim of the Hele Road ward is to give students hands-on experience with equipment and patients.

Health
Major A&E changes announced amid strikes
Patients have been urged to only attend A&E if their condition is life-threatening or serious.