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Three players were sent off in the World Cup opener as Mexico beat South Africa 2-0. Are we about to see a World Cup littered with red cards?

Two pupils and a teacher were injured in the attack, which counter-terror police are investigating.

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson tells state TV that reports of an agreement were “speculative” and “nothing has been finalised”.

Nine Bangladeshi nationals were refused entry into SA and arrangements were made for their return

The provincial government says additional funding will be sought from the national government.

Meek faces several charged including murder and defeating the ends of justice for Jayden’s death.

The five Maghreb countries in western and central North Africa — Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Libya and Mauritania — are making steady progress in developing artificial intelligence education and research within universities and beyond, with Algeria emerging as the regional pacesetter. Algeria launched its first AI and cybersecurity start-up cluster earlier this year, aimed at bridging […]

Rights groups accuse the RSF paramilitary group of killing civilians in el-Obeid, a city on the civil war’s front line.

The BBC’s Will Grant got access inside the renovated venue ahead of the first game of the tournament.

Twenty people died and 120 others were injured in the explosion at the Erawan shrine 11 years ago.

The Trump administration in 2025 paused the use of the famous Haskell Library’s main entrance on the US side, which had been used by both countries for decades.

Nigeria is the latest African state to repatriate citizens following reports of xenophobic attacks.

Morocco became Africa’s first World Cup semi-finalists at Qatar 2022, but how close is a side from the continent to lifting the trophy?

Omar Artan was set to become the first Somali to referee a game at the World Cup finals, but his place in history has been denied by US immigration authorities.

Scholarships help three women who grew up in poverty complete master’s qualifications in the UK.

From trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it. Faisal Islam explores what this tournament reveals about our changing global economy.

Agave plants grow wild in India and new distillers are using them to create a spirits industry.

It is never easy to speak up when a fellow diner says “let’s just divide it!”

Residents in the area do not want a store on land separating Llantwit Major and Llanmaes.

The party’s Raymond Ricardo Mains has been elected as the ward’s new councillor.

The Madlanga Commission into crime, political interference and corruption continues hearing witness.

The Phala Phala farm burglary came under scrutiny from the Portfolio Committee on Police.

Sibonelo Nomvalo says the MK P believes some of its members are being targeted for political reasons

Key midfielder Scott McTominay travelled with a doctor, away from fellow players, as a precaution prior to Scotland’s World Cup opener.

The opening match of the 2026 World Cup was dominated by players wearing pink boots – but why is the colour so prevalent in football at the moment?

One-off programme to begin in July after recent MenB outbreaks in Kent, Dorset and Berkshire killed three people

Teenagers in their final school year and young people starting university will be offered two doses of a vaccine to protect them against meningitis B, the government has announced.

The one-off vaccination programme, which will begin in late July, comes after an unprecedented outbreak...

Long-awaited course to examine human effects on natural world and explore everyday ways to aid biodiversity

School pupils will learn how to plant a wildflower-friendly garden, according to long-awaited plans announced on Thursday for a natural history GCSE in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Campaigners have for more than a decade called for the study of biodiversity loss and global heating...

‘In some moments Mexico were desperate in in the game,’ claimed the Bafana head coach.

Zwane’s red card for violent conduct summed up a disappointing cameo.

Phakaaathi’s Khaya Ndubane looks at the three things we learned from the Mexico versus Bafana game.

Bafana lose 2-0 and have two players sent off.

Crowding the gates of a major health care conference, protesters called for Palantir to be booted out of the UK’s National Health Service over privacy concerns and political grievances.

People tell BBC Your Voice the rising cost of private dentistry is putting them in a difficult position.

The decision for the one-off vaccine programme follows the unprecedented outbreak in Kent this year.

Ellie Colton was finally diagnosed with endometriosis after years of debilitating pain. She meets a scientist developing a simple diagnostic test that could help many women.

Manufacturer Novo Nordisk says a daily tablet of the drug could be more convenient for some people than weekly injections.