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‘If we have a lead, it’s just to stick to the structures and not make it a loose game’

Kylian Mbappé penalty sends Les Bleus into World Cup last eight in contentious last 16 clash

Researchers are investigating the rare stranding of a female fin whale near Gansbaai

The blaze destroyed 44 structures, displacing dozens of people.

Nigeria’s government said one of its nationals was reportedly killed by police officers “using gruesome interrogation techniques”.

Officials are searching for the origins of six pieces of space debris discovered on Forrest Beach in Queensland.

Ali Khamenei’s son Mojtaba is conspicuously absent from his father’s funeral on Sunday, amid speculation about his condition.

The storm is forecast to bring winds in excess of 160mph and waves nearly 11m high when it makes landfall on Monday.

Cape Verde fans said they were “proud” of their team despite a 3-2 defeat to Argentina that ended their World Cup hopes.

More than 2,000 primary schools are facing closure as enrolment numbers plummet.

Six fans of the Black Stars are living proof of how football can drive supporters to extreme lengths to follow their team.

Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter says he would have supported “proper immigration management and secured borders”.

MEC Diale-Tlabela has rejected allegations that her department failed to act against officials

Mahlaba died after a vehicle knocked him down while jogging in Newcastle on Saturday.

ActionSA in KZN has expressed its condolences after the death of ANC KZN MPL Ntuthuko Mahlaba.

His death was confirmed a short while ago in a statement issued by the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal.

The Skerries 100 motorcycle road race is abandoned after a fatal accident on Sunday, organisers have confirmed.

Real Madrid sign Netherlands full-back Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan on a four-year deal.

Brentford are nearing a move for Burnley forward Jaidon Anthony for a £15m fee rising to £17m with add-ons.

Number eight Aaron Wainwright will go back to where it all began next weekend if he lines up for Wales against Argentina in San Juan.

Training document used to teach inspectors updated after campaign by celebrities including Chris Packham

Ofsted, the body responsible for safeguarding in education in England, has dropped guidance for inspectors that linked autism and extremism after an outcry from celebrity campaigners.

An education minister has disclosed that an updated training document “no longer includes reference to...

Exclusive: Analysis finds lower reading fluency than children from other ethnic backgrounds and richer peers

A third of disadvantaged white pupils in England leave their primary school unable to read well enough to access the secondary curriculum, leading to disengagement and school absence, according to new research.

The findings were published days after an independent inquiry into white...

Johann Rupert is spreading his wealth, literally, one title deed at a time, as his recapitalised Khaya Lam land-reform project hits new heights …

What divorce? EFF leader Julius Malema and his wife enjoyed flaunted fashion and plenty of PDA at the Durban July…

Springbok WAG Anlia Etzebeth – the wife of Eben Etzebeth – sang the national anthem at the Durban July. Watch her performance…

Springboks sweet victory: Ellis Park rang out with the beautiful sounds of the South African national anthem, sang by Jodi Fredericks.

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The review of Johannesburg’s credit rating was the result of a delay in producing audited financial statements.

The Boks won the Test match against England, scoring seven tries to the visitors’ three.

The Junior Springboks need a win over Wales to top their group and ensure their place in the tournament semifinals.

Finding that Norfolk butterfly has been distinct subspecies for 200,000 years could transform conservation approach

The endangered swallowtail butterfly Papilio machaon britannicus, which is only regularly found breeding in Britain on the Norfolk Broads, has been a distinct subspecies for at least 200,000 years, according to a study.

Smaller, darker in colour and much rarer than the continental...

Wildfire survivors call fire-prediction markets “morally reprehensible” and worry they could increase the risk of arson.

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Sandra Champkins was symptom-free but a CT scan at Banbury’s Tesco car park detected she had cancer.

The update will be available to all users in England by April 2028, the health service says.

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