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It was the bash of the century, with celebrities from singer Benson Boone and actor Hugh Grant to model Gigi Hadid and actor Ethan Hawke in attendence.

Argentina overcome a huge scare as they beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time thanks to a deflected header from Cristian Romero to advance to the last 16.

We traced Twana Jamal, once the “the godfather” of French migrant camps, to two shops in Leicestershire.

For several hours on Friday, no-one seemed to know when England’s World Cup last-16 match against co-hosts Mexico would kick off. BBC Sport tells how a story of confusion and anger – culminating in a Fifa U-turn – unfolded.

Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality is still leaderless after the acting manager was removed

It’s likely that the EMPD officer will appear in court on Monday.

In one exchange, Mo Sayed used profane language, saying he would “F up” Abramjee.

POPCRU to challenge the DCS invocation of Section 197, which left some of its members jobless.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are celebrating their wedding with a party at New York’s Madison Square Garden this weekend, her publicist says.

The disaster has overwhelmed local services, with bodies put outside or in tents for identification.

Lam Wing-kee, who defied China by selling material critical of Beijing, passed away after suffering from lung cancer.

Former President Zuma’s trip to India reignites anger over a decade-old corruption scandal.

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”.

Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez announces his retirement from international football after the Desert Foxes’ 2-0 defeat by Switzerland in the World Cup round of 32.

Martin is revealing everything you need to know right now to cut the cost of getting away.

Young people tells the BBC what they think about the state pension.

Mashatile stands inside a factory that Nissan built in 1966 and hand over to Chery Group SA

Political parties are responsible for submitting their preferred nominees. 

The Zondo Commission identified Ajay Gupta as a central architect of SA’s state capture.

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni holds a post-Cabinet meeting briefing.

Sidny Cabral scores an incredible goal in extra time for Cape Verde as they equalise for a second time against Argentina.

Lisandro Martinez restores Argentina’s lead against Cape Verde in the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup.

Deroy Duarte stuns Argentina as he equalises for Cape Verde during their World Cup round of 32 match in Miami.

Lionel Messi hits Argentina’s opening goal against Cape Verde with a “sensational” finish in Miami, as he scores in an eighth consecutive World Cup game.

The wife of Bafana Bafana player Iqraam Rayners pulled out all the stops for a special surprise after his return from the FIFA World Cup.

England’s Henry Pollock will get his first taste of the Springboks at Ellis Park this weekend. Here’s what we know about the young player…

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s dad was born and raised in England – Here’s who he is backing in the Springboks clash this weekend.

Khumo Matlala and Keitumetse ‘Kitty’ Moepang join Kaunda Selisho on ‘The Lifestyle Scene’ podcast to unpack influencer and brand events.

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Adrienne Murray meets the team using technology to preserve a historic warship in Sweden.

The companies’ Fourth of July plans include celebrating new reactor designs coming online. But there’s still a long way to go before they deliver energy at a meaningful scale.

For now, bakkie’s ninth-generation model is only offered in standard 2.8-litre and 48-volt mild-hybrid guise.

What are heart palpitations and when should you be concerned?

A doctors’ group says it “borders on madness” that patients will have to obtain the note in person.

Kimberley asks her guest, chartered psychologist Dr Ellie Buckley, why we get sensory overload.

The British Medical Association is in dispute with Manx Care over “pay erosion since 2008”.