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Deschamps returns to France after death of his mother
France head coach Didier Deschamps will miss his side’s final World Cup group game following the death of his mother, the French Football Federation confirms.
TUESDAY, 23 JUNE 2026, 22:56

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France head coach Didier Deschamps will miss his side’s final World Cup group game following the death of his mother, the French Football Federation confirms.
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While law enforcement officers escorted anti-foreigner demonstrators through Boksburg, some participants vandalised businesses and demanded immigration inspections. A march leader joined an official inspection that found that all employees of a business had valid documentation. Some demonstrators nevertheless remained unsatisfied.

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The temperature topped 34.6 C in Wisley, England, while Scotland and Northern Ireland saw their hottest days of the year.
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As their transfer to Rwanda looms, 25 genocide prisoners fear retribution and inadequate protections, raising pressing humanitarian concerns before the UN Security Council‘’s crucial vote.

South Africa
Cachalia says the constitution protects the right to peaceful protest.

South Africa
Residents feel there may be a serial killer who kills people elsewhere and dumps them in the river.

South Africa
Foot & Mouth vaccination are not only about animal health but about safeguarding food security

South Africa
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial has been postponed to 20 July 2026.

World
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Iran that no country can charge fees for ships to travel through the strait.

World
Israel’s military says the two men were Hezbollah operatives, but the Iran-backed group accuses it of a ceasefire violation.

World
The Rastafarian man argued his religious rights were violated after prison officials focibly cut off his hair.

World
The money will come from the last allocation from the Irish government’s Shared Island Fund.

Africa
The scale and brutality of the sexual attacks is unprecedented and aimed at terrorising communities, the UN says.

Africa
Niger, along with Mali and Burkina Faso, had called the ICC an “instrument of neo-colonialist repression”.

Africa
“Please do not take money away because you are taking lives away,” Winnie Byanyima said.

Africa
Edgar Lungu’s family and the Zambian government remain in dispute 12 months after he died.

Business
The company had started just two months ago tracking workers’ computer usage for AI training data.

Business
A sudden wave of selling in major tech shares triggers doubt over the sustainability of the AI boom.
Business
Business

Politics
The debate on the budget vote on Home Affairs was dominated by issues of undocumented foerigners.

Politics
DA in Gauteng calls on Premier Lesufi to transform all hostels into decent family-oriented housing.

Politics
Witness K is testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

Politics
Oscar Mabuyane maintains that he has never claimed to have a master’s degree.

Sport
Head coach Steve Clarke says Scotland have plans in place to deal with any weather delays that might affect their crucial World Cup match with Brazil in Miami.

Sport
Nuno Mendes and Cristiano Ronaldo trick the entire stadium to score a second goal for Portugal against Uzbekistan in their Group K match in the 2026 World Cup.

Sport
BK Hacken teenager Felicia Schroeder has joined Real Madrid in a deal that makes the 19-year-old forward “the most expensive transfer ever in women’s football”.

Sport
George North will finish his sparkling rugby career on Saturday when he plays for the Barbarians against his country Wales at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham.
Education
We are honoring the winners of our Student Open Letter Contest by publishing their entries. This one is by Chan-Yul Kim, age 16.
Education
[This Day] For nearly two hours, the accomplished administrator, scholar and public servant held his audience spellbound as he delivered a public lecture based on his doctoral thesis titled “Leadership Selection Process and Governance of Federal Universities in Nigeria (1993-2024).”
Education
[UCT] The University of Cape Town (UCT) has retained its position as the top university in South Africa and on the African continent in the 2026-2027 US News Best Global Universities Rankings, released on 17 June 2026. UCT was also ranked among the world’s top 100 universities in four subjects and in the top 200 globally in a further seven subject areas.
Education
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala — At the age of 16, Sharon Namyalo found herself facing an unplanned pregnancy while still in secondary school. Fearful of her parents’ reaction and the stigma associated with teenage pregnancy, she turned to unsafe methods in an attempt to terminate the pregnancy — a decision that nearly cost her life.

Lifestyle
Jacob Zuma to Jonasi: Netflix’s hit series, The Polygamist tells the tale of a high-profile man known for his multiple wives and children…

Lifestyle
Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo has taken ownership of a R160 million mansion in Cape Town’s prestigious Clifton area.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Entertainment
The big win in Houston put Portugal on the brink of the knockout rounds.

Entertainment
A R350 000 jackpot is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto results for 23 June 2026.

Entertainment
R177 million in jackpots are up for grabs! Here are your PowerBall and PowerBall Xtra results for 23 June 2026.

Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories of Tuesday, 23 June 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.
Science/Tech
Walmart is acquiring self-serve connected-TV ad platform Vibe.co for a reported $1.4 billion, adding it to an advertising ecosystem that already includes smart-TV maker Vizio. AdExchanger reports: On Tuesday, Walmart announced that it is buying Vibe.co, the French self-serve ad platform that specializes in helping small brands buy streaming commercials with similar ease and precision as they...

Science/Tech
Our top Apple Watch recommendation, the Apple Watch Series 11, is 30 percent off—and the lowest price we’ve seen this year.

Science/Tech
This lightweight neck fan is one of my favorite summer gadgets, and it’s more than 30% off right now.

Science/Tech
Apple has warned about MacBook prices rising, making these Prime Day deals even more worthwhile to consider.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring

Health
Testing the vagina microbiome is increasing in popularity with companies offering at-home tests
Health
That is good news for patients, but officials fear it will make controlling the spread of the disease harder.
Health
The Justice Department is taking aim at pricey “skin substitutes,” an overused wound care treatment that cost the government $10 billion in 2024.

Health
What does the evidence tell us?