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Germany beaten on penalties as Paraguay reach last 16
Four-time winners Germany are knocked out of the 2026 World Cup, losing to Paraguay 4-3 on penalties, following a 1-1 draw after extra time.
TUESDAY, 30 JUNE 2026, 03:51

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Four-time winners Germany are knocked out of the 2026 World Cup, losing to Paraguay 4-3 on penalties, following a 1-1 draw after extra time.

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Four-time winners Germany are knocked out of the 2026 World Cup on penalties as Jonathan Tah blazes over in sudden death before Jose Canale scores the winning penalty.

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South Africa
President Ramaphosa also cautioned those participating in protests that it must be peaceful.
South Africa
Decisive action will be taken against lawlessness, warns Natjoints
Chairperson of the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structures (Natjoints), Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili, says law enforcement agencies will respond to criminality swiftly, proportionately and decisively within the confines of the law.
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South Africa
BMA says it has processed more than 25 000 undocumented immigrants across the country.
South Africa
SADC approves new measures to support Madagascar reform process
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has approved a series of measures aimed at strengthening its support for Madagascar’s political reform process, including expanding the mandate of its Panel of Elders and establishing a liaison office in Antananarivo.
Closing an Extraordinary Virtual SADC Summit on...

World
The BBC’s Jessica Parker reports from the scene of the shooting that killed six people in northern Germany.

World
While Trump celebrated a ruling expanding presidential power to remove and replace regulators, other decisions were major setbacks.

World
The former US president took aim at his successor’s projects in Washington DC, including a planned new White House ballroom.

World
Taylor had an emotional reaction to being presented with the Icon of the Year award by Janet Jackson.

Africa
Thousands of people from other African countries have left South Africa ahead of Tuesday’s deadline set by anti-migrant groups.

Africa
Opposition politicians accuse the government of using the outbreak to halt a planned protest.

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
Egypt captain Mohamed Salah is a doubt for Friday’s World Cup last-32 tie against Australia after suffering a hamstring injury.

Business
Guo Wengui branded himself as a China critic, gaining followers who backed his fraudulent schemes.
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Business
The decision, seen as a win for central bank independence, sends the fight over removal back to the lower courts.
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Politics
Zuma raised concerns about Justice Khampepe commenting in the media about his 2021 incarceration.

Politics
MPs have mixed views regarding the R600 million set aside to support security for 30 June.

Politics
The decision was taken by the IFP National Council in terms of the party’s constitution.

Politics
Police said three people were detained, including the suspected shooter.

Sport
Watch every penalty from Germany’s last 32 match against Paraguay in the 2026 World Cup.

Sport
Novak Djokovic fends off an attempted comeback from China’s Wu Yibing to win 6-4 5-7 6-4 6-4, to progress from the first round of Wimbledon 2026.

Sport
Novak Djokovic begins yet another bid to claim a record 25th Grand Slam title with a hard-fought win over China’s Wu Yibing at Wimbledon.

Sport
Two-time major winner Dustin Johnson will miss his first Open Championship since his debut in 2009 after withdrawing from final qualifying.
Education
[Premium Times] The school triumphed over Magbon-Alade Senior Grammar School in a fiercely contested grand finale of the competition. The victory marked the third consecutive win for the school

Education
Makerfield MP and hopeful prime minister says he will ‘bring about biggest rebalancing of power the country has ever seen’
Andy Burnham vows to set up No 10 North as ‘nerve centre of rewired Britain’
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Andy Burnham doesn’t like questions. Nigel Farage doesn’t like questions. Even Keir Starmer in...
Education
[Scrolla] Gauteng education officials have recorded 41 serious corruption and maladministration allegations in public schools between 2023 and June 2026. Johannesburg East, Ekurhuleni South, Johannesburg Central and Tshwane South account for more than half of the reported school corruption cases.
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] As South Africa marks Science Month in July, University of Cape Town (UCT) Professor Liesl Zühlke has been named the 2026 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Award Laureate for Africa and the Arab States in the field of Life and Environmental Sciences.

Lifestyle
Chidimma Adetshina has laughed off criticism of her illegal status in South Africa amid reports she is awaiting deportation to Nigeria.

Lifestyle
Springbok Kwagga Smith is gearing up for the biggest adventure of his life: fatherhood. Take a look at his cute baby announcement…

Lifestyle
Beyond the inadequate grant amount, pensioners describe a SASSA system that is also failing pensioners at the point of access.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
The sweep also netted 15 384 other suspects and hundreds more for violent crimes ranging from murder and rape to armed robbery.

Entertainment
Natjoints says intelligence structures are monitoring in real time as Operation 32 enters full implementation with air wing and units deployed.

Entertainment
The five-time champions will face either the Ivory Coast or Norway in New Jersey on Sunday.

Entertainment
A R400 000 jackpot is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto results for 29 June 2026.
Science/Tech
“South Korea plans to train every single member of its nearly half-million-strong military to operate drones as easily as they handle personal firearms,” reports Ars Technica:The goal is to make drones a “universal combat tool” for all troops by training them to use drones like a “second personal weapon,” said Ahn Gyu-back, South Korea’s Minister of National Defense, in a June 26 briefing...

Science/Tech
Hundreds of contractors working on a project for Meta pretended to be kids—and then prompted rival chatbots like Gemini and ChatGPT to discuss high-risk subjects.

Science/Tech
WIRED has tested 100-plus bed-in-a-box mattresses for a week each. Our top pick, the Helix Midnight Luxe hybrid, is the best bed you can buy online.
Science/Tech
“Amid growing public anger over A.I. and a debate over how to regulate it, a group of employers, state governors and foundations has raised $500 million to try to answer some of those questions themselves,” reports the New York Times. “Just how many jobs will AI upend?” asks the Wall Street Journal, reporting that the new coalition says it’s time to ready the U.S. workforce for a “major”...
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Motoring
Returning Chinese brand offers two two-wheel drive double bakkies differentiated by spec and choice of transmission.

Health
The Les Mills International brand is now known globally for choreographed workouts set to music, like Body Pump and Body Combat.

Health
BBC journalist Linzi Kinghorn finds out why a pregnancy sickness drug is not always accessible on the NHS.

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.