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Best England team for a long time? That’s a fact, says Rice
Midfielder Declan Rice says “this is the best England group for a very long time” after the Three Lions secure a third-placed finish at the 2026 World Cup.
SUNDAY, 19 JULY 2026, 05:00

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Midfielder Declan Rice says “this is the best England group for a very long time” after the Three Lions secure a third-placed finish at the 2026 World Cup.

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Record numbers of people from poorer backgrounds are now receiving awards.

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Today’s papers spotlight Andy Burnham on the eve of him becoming Britain’s new prime minister.

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Bukayo Saka scores a hat-trick as England beat France 6-4 in a thriller to record their best men’s World Cup finish since 1966.

South Africa
The organisation says if the claims are true, those responsible must face the full might of the law.

South Africa
Makaneta says NSFAS verification must protect funds without jeopardising students’ education.

South Africa
Guterres sought to focus his message on a world where inequality had become entrench.

South Africa
Suspects are believed to have fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash.

World
Ryanair has also warned passengers travelling to Europe this summer to prepare for extended waits.

World
Tamás Sulyok, seen as an Orbán loyalist, had until Saturday night to agree to end his term.

World
Jens Spahn faced criticism over his use of a surrogate, a ban on which he previously backed.

World
The blaze has destroyed more than 100 homes in Drammen and has spread to a nearby forest, authorities say.

Africa
There have also been several unsuccessful attacks in a region where piracy appears to be making a comeback.

Africa
Eleven people, including children, died in the fire that also injured 19 others.

Africa
Camilla Alhassan alleged without evidence the president had conducted a ritual to help win an election.

Africa
The 2026 World Cup saw Africa send its largest ever contingent to the finals, but five sides were eliminated by late goals as underdogs Cape Verde impressed.

Business
Rents in Bozeman, Montana have skyrocketed as wealthy out-of-towners flock to the city to experience the American West.
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Business
Soms families have had problems claiming back cash as part of the pilot scheme.

Business
Households reliant on heating oil as a fuel source say better regulation of pricing is needed.

Politics
The Premier was part of the Mandela museum’s Mandela Day activities in Bizana.

Politics
The DA says the public was not consulted regarding the electricity tariffs.

Politics
The party says it’s shocked that the two were cleared by the SAPS internal disciplinary process.

Politics
DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has called the state of infrastructure in Johannesburg.

Sport
Half-time at the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina is set to be the longest in the tournament’s history.

Sport
England manager praises his players as England beat France 6-4 for third place in the 2026 World Cup.

Sport
BBC Sport England reporter Alex Howell assess how the Three Lions’ players fared in North America.

Sport
Watch the highlights as England hold on to beat Argentina in a chaotic match in the Nations Championship with the hosts having a last-gasp try controversially ruled out.

Education
Falling pupil numbers have left ‘unique’ London school facing an uncertain future, but its supporters have ambitious plans
Sandwiched between a strip club, a West End theatre and a pub might not be the most obvious location for a school but Soho Parish C of E primary has thrived for decades among the colourful charms of inner London.
But in an area that once had 16 schools, Soho Parish is the...
Education
[Nile Post] The Government of Egypt has resumed offering scholarships to Ugandan students after a suspension that lasted several years, with 23 students already selected to study at the prestigious Al-Azhar University in Cairo.
Education
[Nile Post] JINJA CITY — The Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs, Mercy Faith Lakisa, on Thursday led police detectives and government officials to Multiple Junior School in Jinja City following allegations of continued corporal punishment at the institution.
Education
[FrontPageAfrica] Dimeh Town, Bomi County — In Dimeh Town, Bomi County, a community woven into Liberia’s cultural fabric, Kick For Christ Liberia has completed a six-year journey with the dedication of the R. Joanna Weeks Reeves School and Community Center.

Lifestyle
Anton Taylor – a Old Boy of Bishops Diocesan College – has taken on The Kiffness over his views of the school’s Pride flag debate…

Lifestyle
Term 3 back-to-school shopping doesn’t have to be a bank balance breaking experience if you know where to shop to save money.

Lifestyle
The SASSA has dismissed four officials after they were found guilty of their involvement in a R33 million social grants fraud scheme.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
In a hard-fought game, the South Africans took their chances, though they were also denied a few tries by close calls and the TMO.

Entertainment
Four uncapped players made their Test debuts for the Boks on Saturday.

Entertainment
A R480 000 jackpot is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto results for 18 July 2026.

Entertainment
The suspect was previously sentenced to six years’ imprisonment in 2023
Science/Tech
“OpenAI has finally confirmed reports that its latest family of large language models can accidentally delete files,” reports InfoWorld, “while stressing that such incidents are rare and should be viewed as ‘honest mistakes.'”Reports of the flagship LLMs deleting files emerged shortly after the company launched them earlier this month, with investor Matt Shumer taking to X to report that...
Science/Tech
France’s regulatory authority for licensed gambling/betting games “announced this week that it ordered ISPs to block access to Polymarket,” reports Engadget. Anyone caught advertising an unauthorized betting site “could be fined up to 100,000 euros, or around $114,000.” (The article notes this follows a previous regulatory action from November placing a geoblock on financial transactions from...
Science/Tech
This week Slashdot reader joshuark found the story of exactly how in 2025 ProPublica reporter Renee Dudley confirmed Microsoft was running tech support for the U.S. Defense Department through China, America’s biggest cybersecurity adversary — and how that investigation ultimately changed U.S. government policy. The reporter first found an ad offering $18 to $28 to hire Americans as “digital...
Science/Tech
Reuters reports:Incoming British prime minister Andy Burnham will scrap the government’s troubled plans for a digital ID scheme when he enters office on Monday, a spokesperson for the new Labour Party leader said. Resources devoted to the scheme, deemed a “fiasco” by a cross-party committee of lawmakers, will be redirected to Burnham’s priorities, the spokesperson said… “All the time and...
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Health
Three women describe how endometriosis has affected their careers, as an inquiry takes place.

Health
An operation left Donna Davies in constant pain but she only felt believed when her husband spoke up.
Health
The implicated products were marketed under several brands, and had been shipped as recently as Thursday.
Health
A psychologist, he wrote during the AIDS crisis about survivor’s guilt and depression in his H.I.V.-negative patients.