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Russian strikes kill nine in Ukraine and damage historic cathedral, officials say
A Ukrainian drone attack in the Russian city of Tula, south of Moscow, killed three people and wounded three others.

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Bafana will make it out of group stages, vows Nkota
Injured midfielder in touch with national team mates as they seek win over Czechia

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‘Hard to read’ Bellingham criticism – Henderson
England’s Jordan Henderson says he finds it “hard to read” what is written about Jude Bellingham but believes the midfielder can be the team’s “X-factor” at the World Cup.

South Africa
Displaced KZN foreign nationals opt for re-integration: Nzuza
Several foreign nationals fled their homes amid alleged intimidation linked to protests.

South Africa
African leaders to meet in SA to tackle governance challenges
Proactive Parliaments and Sustainable Development: An Imperative for Political Stability in Africa.

South Africa
Nothing new presented by IMC on immigration: March and March
Anti-illegal migrant groups want undocumented foreign nationals to leave the country by the 30th.

South Africa
SA will not establish refugee camps: Kubayi
Kubayi briefed the media in Pretoria on the plans of the Committee.

World
Trump heralds Iran deal but questions – and risks – remain
The announcement of an Iran deal was a welcome birthday gift for the president – but its success or failure may hinge on the details.

World
Why Delhi feels hotter than what temperatures show
We spent a day out in the city with a thermal camera, recording surface temperatures indoors and outdoors.

World
US-Iran deal eases uncertainty over the war – but there is much still to play out
Pakistan says the deal includes Lebanon, but recent ceasefires there have failed to take hold.

World
Olé, olé, olé, olé – What makes a memorable World Cup song?
Northern Ireland’s contribution to the World Cup song includes tournaments in Mexico, Spain and Italy.

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
Ethiopia’s Tsegay handed four-month doping ban
Former two-time world champion Gudaf Tsegay is banned for four months after admitting the presence of a prohibited substance in an out-of-competition test.

Business
As more US business owners retire many are selling up to their staff
Some six million bosses of American firms will be entering retirement between now and 2035.

Business
Millions of people can get discounts on their bills – here’s how
Lower social tariffs allow many people on benefits to get cheaper deals for water, broadband and phone.

Business
Surge in scams as fraudsters use AI to target people
On average, nearly eight cases of fraud in which money is stolen are reported in the UK every minute.

Business
Is the convertible heading into the sunset?
UK drivers have taken a shine to the SUV but could the fate of the convertible be reversed?

Politics
Without free, decolonised education sacrifices of 1976 remain in vain
On Tuesday, the country will mark the 50th commemoration of the June 16 Soweto uprising.

Politics
‘Absence of outgoing SACP leaders shows lack of political maturity’
The SACP in Limpopo held its elective congress where new leadership was elected.

Politics
Zuma calls South Africans to use their ballots strategically in 2026
He addressed hundreds of MK Party supporters in Delft on the Cape Flats

Politics
Zuma expected to deliver eulogy at the funeral of Ntshingila
Jacob Zuma is expected to deliver the eulogy at the funeral of Edward Ntshingila

Sport
Twin aims of Welsh boxers Garan and Ioan Croft
The fiercely competitive 24-year-old identical twin brothers from west Wales are pushing each other to achieve titles after signing with Matchroom.

Sport
‘Thunderbolt!’ – Brighton’s Ayari scores stunner but refuses to celebrate
Yasin Ayari scores a stunner for Sweden against Tunisia but refuses to celebrate. The Brighton midfielder could have represented the opposition as his father is Tunisian.

Sport
Amad scores 90th-minute winner for Ivory Coast
Watch how Ivory Coast’s Amad Diallo wins their Group E match against Ecuador in the 90th minute at the 2026 World Cup.

Sport
‘Big goal from a big player!’ – Van Dijk scores Netherlands opener
Virgil van Dijk scores the opening goal in the Netherlands Group F match against Japan at the 2026 World Cup.

Education
Attacks on education, pupils and staff around the world up by 40%, says study
Cases reported in 83 countries, with at least 10,600 students and staff killed, injured, abducted or arrested, GCPEA says
Attacks on education globally have surged by 40% with more than 8,556 recorded incidents and 10,600 students and staff killed, injured, abducted, arrested or otherwise harmed in 2024 and 2025, according to new research.
Attacks were reported in 83 countries, with the highest...
Education
Legal and Lobbying Costs Surge as Universities Face Trump Pressure
Some universities’ tax returns showed that their legal bills had more than doubled. Others reported that their spending on lobbying had risen at least fivefold.

Education
UK government announces £132.5m after-school clubs package
Funding for extracurricular activities comes as ministers prepare to introduce social media restrictions for under-16s
The government has announced a £132.5m funding package for after-school clubs as ministers prepare to introduce expected restrictions on social media use for under-16s.
The programme is designed to expand access to enrichment activities in schools, with funding for clubs...
Education
Threats, Free Speech and the Case Against U. of Michigan Activists
Prosecutors accused eight pro-Palestinian activists with ties to the university of conspiring to threaten campus leaders and others.

Lifestyle
Nomzamo Mbatha and siblings take off on whirlwind adventure!
Actress and philanthropist Nomzamo Mbatha and her siblings, including her bestie, take off on a whirlwind travel adventure.

Lifestyle
Helen Zille tries her hand at DJing [video]
From snorkeling in pot holes, to spinning the decks: Here’s what Helen Zille has been getting up to during her mayoral campaign.

Lifestyle
Came to slay! Bafana anthem jacket turns heads
Drip is forever? Bafana Bafana have been praised for their fashion statement in their ‘anthem’ jacket at the FIFA World Cup opening match.

Lifestyle
Royal charm: Why people admire Eswatini’s Prince Mcwasho!
His Royal Highness Prince Mcwasho’s charm and humility led people to express their utmost admiration and respect for him.

Entertainment
Comrades race myth shattered
Yesterday, former track specialist George Kusche put the nails in the coffin of that myth by obliterating the course record in the up run.

Entertainment
High-tech Mercedes-Benz CLA arrives in South Africa
Mercedes-Benz has raised the standards with the introduction of the all-new smarter Mercedes-Benz CLA 200.

Entertainment
Smaller political parties do have an impact says analyst
Small parties have made an impact in coalition politics,

Entertainment
We are not amused, John
Last week, FMD Response SA wrote to John Steenhuisen, stressing its commitment “to finding common ground”.
Science/Tech
US-Iran Peace Agreement Prompts Stock Rally, Leaves Some Investors Skeptical and Questions on Speed of Resuming Oil Production
“Asian stocks rallied Monday while oil prices tumbled,” reports CNBC, “after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a peace deal aimed at ending nearly four months of conflict…”The strongest reaction was seen in energy markets. U.S. crude oil futures for July delivery were down 4.77% to $80.83 per barrel by 8:27 p.m. ET. Brent futures, the international benchmark, for August delivery traded about 4% lower...
Science/Tech
Workers Spend As Much Time ‘Botsitting’ AI As Producing Useful Work, Survey Finds
“As the use of artificial intelligence spreads across companies worldwide, it is relieving workers of tedious old chores but creating new ones,” reports the Los Angeles Times. “Most people don’t realize the amount of time that they’re spending working on the tools to get the time savings that they’re professing,” said Paul Leonardi, Duca Family professor of technology management at UC Santa...
Science/Tech
Microsoft Updates Six Windows’ Apps. ‘Photos’ Gets Watermarks for Copilot Images (Off by Default)
Microsoft dropped “massive” updates for six stock Windows apps, reports the “Microsoft enthusiast” site Neowin. Here’s some of their more interesting highlights for Clock, Media Player, Calculator, Voice Recorder, Photos, and Paint: The Photos app (version 2026.11060.2004.0): AI watermarking — “AI-generated or edited images can now carry a visible Copilot watermark. You choose Never, Always,...

Science/Tech
Globally significant volcanic event formed Giant’s Causeway, scientists find
Geochronologists say Antrim coastline’s basalt columns developed over 5.5m years – 8m less than thought
For centuries, the tale has been passed from generation to generation: how the Irish giant Finn McCool built the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland to fight Benandonner, his Scottish rival, by hurling chunks of the Antrim coastline into the sea.
Now, scientists have revealed it was intense...
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Health
A&E to remain open as doctors’ strike called off
Resident doctor strikes are now on pause while they consider a new pay offer form the government.
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.