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Late drama, controversy, history and heartbreak – the World Cup last-32 tie between Belgium and Senegal had everything.

England Captain Harry Kane’s World Cup goals against DR Congo dominate Thursday’s front pages.

Kia told the BBC UK law prevented its location tracking function being used to live track vehicles.

The Public Service Commission has revealed R15.5 billion in unpaid supplier invoices.

The Correctional Services Department has taken over the Mangaung Correctional Centre.

William Baloyi says many people had expected the demonstration to become violent.

South African legal artificial intelligence startup Anvaya has clinched the top prize at the South African chapter of the Start-up World Cup, earning a place at the competition’s global final in Silicon Valley. The Start-up World Cup, hosted by Pegasus Tech Ventures, is one of the most competitive global platforms for emerging tech startups. With […]

At least one person was killed in the overnight airstrikes hours after President Zelensky said that Moscow was planning a “massive” attack.

Ukraine denies involvement in the case which may have serious implications for its relationship with Germany.

Three separate attacks involving petrol bombs and other improvised devices took place in Thessaloniki in the early hours of Wednesday.

Yorgen Fenech denies any involvement in the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia in 2017.

Nigeria’s High Commissioner says businesses and properties left behind by returnees are being documented.

Sources inside the Egypt camp say Mohamed Salah is winning his race to overcome a hamstring injury and play in Friday’s last-32 game in Dallas.

The Amnesty report adds to evidence of atrocities in el-Fasher, which the UN says bore the hallmarks of genocide.

DR Congo’s run at the 2026 World Cup comes 52 years on from both their disastrous debut at the finals and one of sport’s greatest occasions held in Kinshasa.

Steven Crichton and his partner Kat skipped meals to make sure their children “had full lunch boxes”.

Steven, who now runs his own therapy business, struggled to make ends meet after graduating.

US blocks 16-year North America trade deal renewal, triggering annual rolling reviews

Aucamp’s appointment comes at a time when the country is battling the Foot and Mouth outbreaks.

Yusuf Cassim is the newly appointed Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training.

President Ramaphosa made an announcement regarding changes to his Cabinet on Monday.

Willie Aucamp has been appointed as the Minister of Agriculture.

USA’s Folarin Balogun is shown a straight red card for a challenge on Bosnia’s Tarik Muharemovic during their round of 32 match at the an Francisco Bay Area Stadium.

Folarin Balogun gives the USA the lead against Bosnia-Herzegovina in their round of 32 match at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.

A tactical analysis of England’s victory over DR Congo – and what it might teach them for their next World Cup match against Mexico.

Youri Tielemans scores a dramatic late penalty in extra time to see Belgium advance to the last 16 after a 3-2 victory over Senegal in Seattle.

Rowan Williams and Mark Kermode join campaign against proposed cuts for arts and social sciences

Leading writers, broadcasters, academics and theologians have thrown their weight behind a campaign to save 150 jobs at the University of Exeter, amid growing outrage at a sector-wide hollowing out of the humanities.

In excess of 21,000 people – and counting – have signed a petition railing...

Unions pleased with rise above forecast inflation but concerned nearly a third of it will come from school budgets

UK politics live – latest updates

Teachers in England will receive a 3.5% pay rise from September and a further 3% next year, with extra school funding to meet most but not all of the higher wage bill, the government has announced.

Bridget Phillipson, the education secretary, said...

Minister and MPs have raised concerns that his ‘poisoned chalice’ plan will take cash from much-needed road projects

Minister and MP ‘furious’ over cuts to road projects to fund defence plan

Dan Sabbagh is the Guardian’s defence and security editor.

Andy Burnham is a “true patriot” who will provide the money needed to maintain Britain’s security when he becomes prime minister, the new...

Rele Mofokeng’s transfer from Orlando Pirates to Royale Union Saint-Gilloise has been backed by his girlfriend Nolofatso Mohono.

The SABC honoured and celebrated the ‘outstanding contributions’ of South African radio icons, Dudu Khoza and Thuso Motaung.

Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

A R500 000 jackpot is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto results for 1 July 2026.

Defeat ended Congo’s fairytale run on their return to the World Cup for the first time in 52 years.

A total of R13.5 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 1 July 2026.

Fourth of July weekend is the last great grill and griddle sale of the summer, including $250 off my favorite pellet smoker.

Fans’ euphoric reactions to the Mexican national team’s recent victory in the 2026 World Cup caused a series of unusual vibrations that were detected by seismic warning systems.

Dr Oscar is back with the latest health headlines.

Despite affecting millions of women in the UK, PMOS is still under-diagnosed and inconsistently managed, say experts.