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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.
MONDAY, 15 JUNE 2026, 06:18

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A Ukrainian drone attack in the Russian city of Tula, south of Moscow, killed three people and wounded three others.

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Injured midfielder in touch with national team mates as they seek win over Czechia

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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.

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National Crime Agency officers detain an Indian national on suspicion of sanctions offences.

South Africa
Several foreign nationals fled their homes amid alleged intimidation linked to protests.

South Africa
Proactive Parliaments and Sustainable Development: An Imperative for Political Stability in Africa.

South Africa
Anti-illegal migrant groups want undocumented foreign nationals to leave the country by the 30th.

South Africa
Kubayi briefed the media in Pretoria on the plans of the Committee.

World
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
We spent a day out in the city with a thermal camera, recording surface temperatures indoors and outdoors.

World
Pakistan says the deal includes Lebanon, but recent ceasefires there have failed to take hold.

World
Northern Ireland’s contribution to the World Cup song includes tournaments in Mexico, Spain and Italy.

Africa
Sylvester Muigai Ndung’u was in Nanyuki to fetch a school uniform on Tuesday, his mother says.

Africa
Bola Tinubu was addressing the nation on Democracy Day, marking the return to civilian rule in 1999.

Africa
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
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
Some six million bosses of American firms will be entering retirement between now and 2035.

Business
Lower social tariffs allow many people on benefits to get cheaper deals for water, broadband and phone.

Business
On average, nearly eight cases of fraud in which money is stolen are reported in the UK every minute.

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

Politics
The SACP in Limpopo held its elective congress where new leadership was elected.

Politics
He addressed hundreds of MK Party supporters in Delft on the Cape Flats

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

Politics
The South African Communist Party (SACP) in Limpopo has announced its new leadership

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

Sport
Virgil van Dijk scores the opening goal in the Netherlands Group F match against Japan at the 2026 World Cup.

Sport
Crysencio Summerville’s “sizzler” of a goal helps Netherlands retake the lead against Japan in their Group F fixture at the 2026 World Cup.
Education
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
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
Prosecutors accused eight pro-Palestinian activists with ties to the university of conspiring to threaten campus leaders and others.

Education
Other projects include developing tools to help visually impaired people navigate video games
Parents are constantly being told to limit their children’s screen time. But when it comes to deciphering which films or TV shows are best suited to developing minds, the guidance remains largely one-size-fits-all. A relatively slow-paced programme such as Bluey offers a very different viewing...

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

Lifestyle
From snorkeling in pot holes, to spinning the decks: Here’s what Helen Zille has been getting up to during her mayoral campaign.

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

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

Entertainment
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
Mercedes-Benz has raised the standards with the introduction of the all-new smarter Mercedes-Benz CLA 200.

Entertainment
Small parties have made an impact in coalition politics,

Entertainment
Last week, FMD Response SA wrote to John Steenhuisen, stressing its commitment “to finding common ground”.
Science/Tech
“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
“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 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
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
Resident doctor strikes are now on pause while they consider a new pay offer form the government.
Health
Trials are beginning on several drugs that have shown promise in preliminary studies against the virus that is causing the current outbreak.

Health
Children can test the new miniature replica of an MRI machine on different toys.

Health
The aim of the Hele Road ward is to give students hands-on experience with equipment and patients.