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White working-class children failed by education system, says inquiry
The inquiry spoke to thousands of young people and their parents, as well as hundreds of teachers.
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The inquiry spoke to thousands of young people and their parents, as well as hundreds of teachers.

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Canada are making history at this World Cup with a run that is likely to change the face of football in the country forever.

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Many will experience cooler air and some rain this week before a possible return to hot weather at the weekend.

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Andy Burnham’s upcoming policy speech and Catherine’s Three Peaks Challenge lead Monday’s papers.
South Africa
Government commends Bafana Bafana for a historic FIFA World Cup campaign
Government has commended Bafana Bafana for an outstanding and historic FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign following their encounter against Canada.
The match resulted in a 0 – 1 win for Canada.
In a statement after the game on Sunday night, government expressed “immense pride” in what Bafana Bafana has achieved...

South Africa
Every person must first undergo the necessary immigration and criminal verification processes.

South Africa
The State argues that it has a strong case against Vinolia Mabuela and Jacob Ledwaba.

South Africa
The situation has been described as an unfolding humanitarian and logisctical crisis.

World
Survivors of Venezuela’s devastating earthquakes are being cared for at a makeshift hospital formed on the site of a country club in

World
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that Europe is not prepared for high temperatures.

World
The 17-year-old’s body was found discarded near a railway track on Saturday, police say.

World
The army chief says he does not believe in a free press and has ordered the shutdown of NTV and Daily Monitor.

Africa
BBC Sport brings you all the information you need on DR Congo, England’s opponents on Wednesday in the World Cup Round of 32.

Africa
The West African country’s junta accused the former colonial power of undermining its national interests.

Africa
Jubilation and tears among Cape Verde fans and players as they confirm their ‘miracle’ qualification for the last 32 of the World Cup after earning a point against Saudi Arabia in Houston.

Africa
Kinshasa accuses its neighbour of committing various violations since the 1994 Rwanda genocide.

Business
As the world’s best players begin play at Wimbledon, how can you get into sport on a budget.

Business
A chorus of people say that rather than capping prices, consumers should consider spending more
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Business

Politics
South Africa remains on a razor’s edge as 30 June deadline looms.

Politics
Malatsi said the country needs to come together and be more vocal against populists

Politics
The ANC has urged citizens to observe the rule of law ahead of the 30 June protests.

Politics
Dyokwe was shot and killed in Dunoon during last weekend’s voter registration campaign

Sport
Bafana Bafana’s World Cup dream ended in heartbreaking fashion as a stoppage-time goal sent Canada through.

Sport
Stephen Eustaquio scores the only goal of the match against South Africa as Canada progresses to the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup.

Sport
The ‘Disgrace of Gijon’ – an infamous match at the 1982 World Cup in Spain – has followed Austria and Algeria for 44 years. Did history repeat itself in Algeria’s 3-3 draw with Austria on Sunday?

Sport
Bafana Bafana defended heroically for almost the entire match before Stephen Eustáquio broke South African hearts with a stoppage-time winner to send Canada into the FIFA World Cup last 16.

Education
Unfair changes to student loans and concerns about job prospects must be weighed against the life-changing potential of education
Is going to university financially worthwhile? New research on graduate incomes is unlikely to help the beleaguered sector’s reputation. Even though most benefit from an earnings premium, worth around £100,000 on average over a lifetime (after tax and student loan...
Education
As partisan tensions swirl around festivities in Washington, red and blue states alike are leaning into complex history — and their own stories.

Education
I decided to combine my need to top the leader table with my daily step count – which is how I found myself walking 10 miles a day while reading out sentences in Japanese, German, Spanish and French
Hugh and I were driving from Washington, DC, to the Sea Section, our house on the coast of North Carolina, when I noticed a dot with legs traversing the hem of my untucked shirt. “There’s...
Education
Most states teach history by subject. Texas will go chronologically, starting with ancient history and reaching World War II by seventh grade.

Lifestyle
Minister of Sport Gayton McKenzie has thanked Bafana Bafana for uniting the nation, despite their elimination from the FIFA World Cup.

Lifestyle
Ouch! Drake netted a R17 million pay da after Bafana Bafana’s loss to Canada and subsequent FIFA World Cup elimination…

Lifestyle
Sdumo Mtshali’s ‘lookalike’ sparked an online frenzy with fans torn between believing it was the actor himself or someone who looked like him.

Lifestyle
EFF leader Julius Malema believes Malema can quell xenophobic tensions as South Africans unite to cheer them on…

Entertainment
Khan was expected to testify before the commission on Wednesday, 1 July 2026 facing several allegations.

Entertainment
Phakaaathi looks at three things we learned from the game.

Entertainment
‘To say now that I will stay or go, I can’t do that,’ said the Bafana head coach.

Entertainment
Bafana Bafana’s 2026 Fifa World Cup adventure ended in heartbreak on Sunday as a stoppage time goal from Stephen Eustaquio…
Science/Tech
The New York Times alleges Microsoft actively encouraged OpenAI to steal its copyrighted work, reports Ars Technica, citing a new (and heavily redacted) court filing Thursday:NYT’s motion comes after the [U.S.] Supreme Court sided with Cox Communications in a case where Sony tried and failed to claim that Cox was contributing to music piracy as an Internet service provider, which set a new...
Science/Tech
Spanish startup FOSSA Systems “has raised about $10.5 million to expand its connectivity constellation,” reports Space News, noting some funding is backed by Spain’s government:The support from the Spanish Society for Technological Transformation (SETT) comes a year after the fund injected 14 million euros into Spain’s Sateliot , which is also developing a satellite connectivity network with...
Science/Tech
Chinese AI systems “have matched the performance of Anthropic’s powerful model Mythos in some cybersecurity scenarios,” reports the Wall Street Journal. They call it “a development poised to reset the global tech race and pressure the White House in its overhaul of U.S. AI policy.”Security researchers said that a new AI model, released this month by China’s Zhipu AI, also known as Z.ai, can...
Science/Tech
The New York Times tells the story of a 63-year-old retiree who wrote a check for several thousand dollaras to pay her taxes. But she discovered much later that her taxes were never paid because that check had been intercepted and then altered to be payable to someone else:In some cases, thieves may pilfer one or more checks from local mailboxes. Adam Rust, director of financial services for...
Motoring

Motoring
“I feel incredible, it was such an amazing lap,” said Russell. “I saw the yellow and did a big lift into the corner. It was a single yellow (flag) so it should be okay.”
Motoring

Motoring
Last updated in 2023, the Osprey will sit between the Punch and Curvv in Tata South Africa’s product line-up.

Health
Demand is soaring beyond capacity, meaning children in England wait years for help with various conditions.

Health
Dr Cyriac Abby Philips has built a large online following, but often clashes with India’s traditional medicine specialists.

Health
The BMA said there will “undoubtedly be cancellation of operations, outpatient appointments and elective care” but “patient safety will still be prioritised”.

Health
Prof Christopher Balogun-Lynch was “pivotal” in the development of Milton Keynes University Hospital.