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At least 19 dead after major earthquake strikes southern Philippines
The magnitude-7.8 quake triggered small tsunami waves in the Philippines, Indonesia and Japan.

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WATCH LIVE | Madlanga commission of inquiry, day 115
The Madlanga commission of inquiry hears more witness testimony on Monday

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Iran releases footage of missiles launched at Israel
Iran said its attacks were “the beginning of a full week of continuous strikes.”

South Africa
LIVE | Senzo Meyiwa Murder Trial | 08 June 2026
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.

South Africa
UNICEF, FFC sign child welfare pact to boost youth development
UNICEF and the FFC sign an agreement aimed at improving the well-being of vulnerable children.

South Africa
Ngobese-Zuma disputes President on ID verification by Police only
Ramaphosa said the responsibility for enforcing immigration laws rests with the state alone.
South Africa
Drug dealing, immigration offences dealt a blow in E Cape police operations
Drug dealing, immigration offences dealt a blow in E Cape police operations
Police in the Sarah Baartman District in the Eastern Cape have arrested 139 suspects for a range of crimes, including drug dealing, robbery with aggravating circumstances and immigration offences.
The operations, which were conducted between 1 and 7 June, led to the arrest of 35 undocumented foreign...

World
Trump abruptly ends NBC interview after clash over ‘rigged election’ claim
During the interview, the president was repeatedly challenged on several points by the show’s presenter Kristen Welker.

World
Mexico City attempts record-breaking wave
As part of the countdown to the World Cup, Mexico City is attempting to surpass the world record for largest wave.

World
Last-minute visas and moving training camp: Iran’s road to the World Cup
Iran’s participation has become one of the most complex stories of the tournament.

World
Israel strikes Beirut suburb days after US-brokered truce
Israel says the attacks on the Lebanese capital were ordered “in response to Hezbollah’s firing at Israeli territory”.

Africa
South Africa’s president unveils crackdown on illegal migration
He made the announcements in a national address as tensions rise over anti-foreigner marches.

Africa
‘It was either killed or be killed’ – ongoing nightmares of an ex-child soldier in Somalia
Yusuf Ali, now 34, struggles with his memories living in Mogadishu surrounded by dark reminders of his past.

Africa
Brighton agree £21.5m deal for winger Yohanna
Brighton agree to sign Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna from AIK Stockholm in a deal worth £21.5m.

Africa
Fall in official Ebola numbers appears to be good news but it’s not that simple
There are now 380 confirmed cases of Ebola in DR Congo, dramatically scaled back from initial estimates of suspected cases.
Business
Business

Business
Tata Steel says new £1.25bn furnace may be delayed due to electrical issue
Plans for £1.25bn steel-making furnace may be delayed by electrical connectivity problem, Tata says.
Business

Politics
LIVE | Madlanga Commission of Inquiry | Monday, 8 June 2026
Madlanga Commission is probing alleged political interference in the criminal justice system.

Politics
Take action against McKenzie over xenophobic remarks: EFF
EFF calls on the President to take action against Gayton McKenzie over alleged xenophobic rhetoric…

Politics
New witness to shed light on Aeroton drug bust at Madlanga Commission
The operation resulted in the seizure of 715 kilograms of cocaine, estimated at R300 million

Politics
Mixed political reactions on Ramaphosa’s address on migration issues
President Ramaphosa addressed the nation this evening on migration and border management

Sport
Is this how the Springbok, SA ‘A’ teams could look?
The Springboks will soon face the Barbarians, preceded by a clash between the SA ‘A’ team and Zimbabwe. What could these sides look like?

Sport
Inside the fairytale journey of Scotland captain Robertson
Andy Robertson has come a long way since playing amateur football. Now he is edging towards become Scotland’s most capped men’s player.

Sport
ARCHIVE: Relive England’s thrilling 2017 World Cup win
Ahead of the T20 World Cup starting on the 12th June, BBC Sport looks back at the last time England’s cricketers won the World Cup on home soil, when they beat India by nine runs in the 2017 final at Lord’s.

Sport
Emotion and celebration for Deschamps’ home farewell
There will be “emotion and celebration” in Lille on Monday as manager Didier Deschamps prepares for his last match as France manager on home soil.

Education
Ministers to issue guidance on children’s screen use
The guidance is set to include tips on how much screen time children aged five to 16 should have.
Education
Nigeria: Abducted Borno Pupils’ Parents Urge Tinubu, Zulum to Hasten Rescue Efforts
[Leadership] Twenty-five days after the abduction of their children, parents of the Mussa schoolchildren in Borno State kidnapped by Boko Haram terrorists have recounted their pain, as 42 children remain in captivity.
Education
Africa: All of Africa Today – June 8, 2026
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Education
Kenya: National Security Team to Discuss Wave of School Fires and Student Protests
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The National Security Advisory Committee (NSAC) is scheduled to meet on June 8 to deliberate on the growing cases of unrest in schools across the country.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
‘Always special’: Siya and Rachel Kolisi’s son plays rugby in Langa
Siya and Rachel Kolisi’s son Nicholas played a rugby match in the township of Langa: ‘We should be doing more of this’.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
R100k luxury items stolen: Inside Sarah Langa’s ‘ruined’ Paris trip
South African influencer Sarah Langa said she had over R100k in luxury items stolen from her luggage as she was flying to Paris, France.

Entertainment
OPINION: This could be the year for the Bulls
There are several reasons why the Bulls are better positioned to win this time round.

Entertainment
Road closed after fatal taxi crash with tipper truck [VIDEO]
Andrew Mapheto Drive towards Thembisa has been temporarily closed after a taxi collided with a tipper truck on Sunday evening.
Entertainment

Entertainment
No clue about football? Read this before the World Cup kicks off
This is the book everyone must read before the World Cup kicks off. It’s braai chat ammo and an armchair education on the beautiful game.

Science/Tech
End of the line for the green ID book in South Africa
A biometric record of every person in the country will underpin South Africa’s planned new digital ID.
Science/Tech
A San Francisco Burglar Escaped in a Robotaxi – and Police Still Can’t Find Him
A burglar took a self-driving Waymo taxi to rob a San Francisco yoga studio this past January, reports TechCrunch — “and police have still not caught them.” Even the police officer assigned to the case thought it would be easier to solve, notes The San Francisco Chronicle, since Waymos are outfitted with multiple high-definition cameras and require users to make accounts with their credit...

Science/Tech
Why Fixing South Africa’s Youth Unemployment Crisis Starts In The Workshop
How do we address youth unemployment while ensuring the automotive sector has the skills needed to keep South Africa’s automotive industry moving? The question is becoming increasingly urgent. According to Statistics South Africa’s Q1 2025 Quarterly Labour Force Survey, unemployment among young South Africans aged 15-34 rose to 46.1%, with young women continuing to face […]

Science/Tech
Can you really see if someone is lying? Probably not – but you might hear it | Kirsty King
We are in dangerous territory as courts encourage jurors to discern untruth from body language. In fact, the words are far more revealing
Imagine you are a juror on a murder trial. A married couple have been found shot dead. The defendant, a man known to them, denies the charge. You’ve heard the prosecution’s evidence and you’ve heard his testimony. But you and your fellow jurors are...
Motoring

Motoring
Binder vows to bounce back as fighting for 10th is ‘not much fun’
MotoGP star struggles for form in his desperate bid to secure a ride for 2027.
Motoring
Motoring

Health
Top five-a-day foods new study says your heart needs
Not all fruit and veg is equal for getting nutrients called flavanols, say researchers.
Health
Robert Coles, Pulitzer-Winning Child Psychiatrist, Is Dead at 97
His five-volume “Children of Crisis” series, published between 1967 and 1977, drew on his conversations with American children whose voices were not often heard.
Health
RFK Jr. Appears Disengaged on Many Health Department Matters Beyond Vaccines
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has demonstrated little interest in managing his sprawling department as he focuses on food and vaccine policies, according to colleagues.
Health
YouTuber and Wife Ended Pregnancy After Down Syndrome Diagnosis. They Got Death Threats.
After Jesse Ridgway, a popular YouTuber, and his wife, Ashley, revealed the news, death threats followed.