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Argentina’s football association signals it may have suffered a cyber attack after emails from its accounts reportedly criticised refereeing in the dramatic win against Egypt at the World Cup.

A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of Ann Widdecombe, police say.

They break the record for the longest running number one single of all time by a British act.

Sophie Ecclestone takes three wickets in six balls across two overs to reduce India from 279-7 to 285 all out in their first innings against England on the opening day of their one-off Test at Lord’s.

Several buses transporting migrants from different parts of the country arrived at the centre.

The pumping out of groundwater for mining, is identified as a key trigger for sinkhole formation

The Western Cape Department of Infrastructure has cleared more than 7 000 tons of debris.

The week-long operation targeted minibus taxis, e-hailing vehicles and heavy motor vehicles.

Wells’ body was found in the water near Mississippi’s Horn Island days after he went on a boating trip there with friends.

The US government published a fourth instalment of unresolved cases, promising to release more files on a rolling basis.

It follows similar landings of reusable rockets by US-owned companies SpaceX and Blue Origin.

Ali Khamenei was buried at the Imam Reza shrine, Iran’s holiest Shia Muslim site, ending six days of public mourning ceremonies.

In the footage widely shared in South Africa, King Misuzulu threatens to physically assault his wife and accuses her of cheating.

Football is the common bond for the immigrants and refugees who play matches in a Maine park, and has helped them develop a sense of community in a foreign land.

Lawyers are calling for an end to traditions like bowing before judges and addressing them as “My Lord or “My Lady”.

BBC Verify looks at multiple incidents linked to misinformation during latest Ebola outbreak, which has infected more than 1,700 people and killed 580 in DR Congo since mid-May.

Martin Lewis covers whether you should be switching bank accounts.

The allegations emerged during the testimony of Witness N.

This municipality continues to battle high levels of crime with about 400 murders recorded in 2026

National Treasury temporarily withheld the municipality’s July 2026 equitable share allocation.

The complaint stemmed from a case of common assault and intimidation.

Burnley appoint Genk boss Nicky Hayen as their new head coach on a three-year deal.

Captain Hayley Matthews hit 159 and claimed three wickets as the West Indies hammered Ireland in the first one-day international at Bready.

A man is arrested after Wigan Warriors forward Junior Nsemba is subjected to racist abuse following his side’s 16-14 victory over St Helens at Super League’s Magic Weekend.

Principality Stadium bosses say they are ready to host the proposed heavyweight fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua in Cardiff.

Unesco report shows children lost out to servicing debt in 113 countries, with 18 spending five times more on loans

Most developing countries spent less on education than they did repaying debt last year, according to the UN, at the same time as global aid to education is predicted to decline by up to 30%.

More was spent on servicing foreign debt than on education in 113 developing countries in...

The man allegedly killed his brother and hanged him to make it look like a suicide.

Amid SA’s youth unemployment crisis, this young Soweto entrepreneur is betting on eyelashes and the beauty industry.

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus will lead the team for the 55th time in their match against Scotland on Saturday.

Dr Hellen Khasten joins Kaunda Selisho on ‘The Lifestyle Scene’ podcast to chat about South Africa’s TikTok supplement culture and wellness red flags.

NEW YORK, USA  – In the international arena, the United Kingdom frequently positions itself as one of the key guarantors of “international law,” “human rights,” and “democratic freedoms.” This is closely tied to its status as a permanent member of the UN Security Council and its role in shaping the post-war architecture of global security. […]

A recent study tracked hundreds of soccer fans until their favorite team reached the final of a tournament. Their stress levels skyrocketed, and their heart rates jumped too.

Gearbox functions as a normal eight-speed dual-clutch, but when in manual mode, locks out the two top gears and works almost identical as a six-speed manual.

Identical twins Nancy and Margo benefitted from the procedure while in the womb as part of a world-first medical trial.

During hot weather, it can be easy to overheat, sometimes resulting in heat exhaustion or heatstroke.

The BBC join a crew based in Exeter as the UK sizzles in one of its longest-running heatwaves.