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Late VAR drama as Croatia denied equaliser
Josko Gvardiol’s stoppage-time goal is ruled out for offside after a VAR review, denying Croatia an equaliser against Portugal in their World Cup knockout match in Toronto.
FRIDAY, 03 JULY 2026, 05:36

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Josko Gvardiol’s stoppage-time goal is ruled out for offside after a VAR review, denying Croatia an equaliser against Portugal in their World Cup knockout match in Toronto.

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Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo draws his side level from the penalty spot against Croatia during their round of 32 game in Toronto.

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The jury sat until 01:00 on Friday, but as they could not reach a unanimous verdict the inquest has been adjourned.
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Cristiano Ronaldo has an equalising goal ruled out for offside during Portugal’s round of 32 game with Croatia in Toronto.
South Africa
Ramaphosa calls for coordinated African response to migration challenges
KINSHASA, DRC – President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa is committed to managing migration in a manner that upholds human rights, protects all people living in the country, and balances citizens’ concerns with the dignity and safety of foreign nationals.
The President made the remarks on Thursday during a...
South Africa
Ramaphosa calls for African solidarity as DRC battles Ebola outbreak
KINSHASA, DRC – President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for greater African solidarity, urgent humanitarian access and increased investment in African-led health innovation as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) intensifies efforts to contain an Ebola outbreak that has claimed hundreds of lives.
Speaking during a...

South Africa
Poland sees South Africa as an anchor of stability in Africa.

South Africa
The Border Management Authority has also established a repatriation centre at Lebombo.

World
According to WHO data, there have been 1,406 confirmed cases of the disease in DRC, with 301 suspected cases and 438 deaths.

World
US authorities charged him with property destruction after renovations championed by President Donald Trump appeared to go awry.

World
The pair had been collecting rare plants and seeds before their bodies were found days later in a river.

World
Around 600,000 followers of the Society of Saint Pius X, a Catholic sect, are affected.

Africa
Some residents reluctantly hung their dogs to avoid being arrested or fined, locals tell the BBC.

Africa
South Africa denies claims that a Ghanaian citizen was killed in anti-migrant protests in Cape Town.

Africa
Senegal’s nightmarish year continues, with a heart-breaking collapse against Belgium featuring late penalty drama which was remarkably similar to events in this year’s chaotic Afcon final.

Africa
Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye says he will be “taking a break” from playing for his country while the current management is in charge.

Business
Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.

Business
Wedding lists are being replaced by cash requests, but guests are divided over how much to give.

Business
Millions are likely to have eaten “lamb” kebabs that were actually made with goat, skin and fat.

Business
An expert says many can not handle the high temperatures we have been experiencing.

Politics
She was sworn in yesterday along with other new ministers following a cabinet reshuffle.

Politics
Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane says he feels vindicated following a ruling by the High Court.

Politics
The Continental Compact on Migration in Africa seeks to shift Africa’s approach to migration

Politics
ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula briefs the media on issues around immigration.

Sport
England recover from an early loss of wickets to fight back and comfortably beat South Africa by 40 runs at The Oval, to book their place in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final, where they’ll face the six-time champions Australia at Lord’s.

Sport
Mikel Oyarzabal scores in each half to help Spain beat Austria 3-0 in their World Cup round of 32 match in Los Angeles.

Sport
Joe Hart analyses the decision to rule out Marc Cucurella’s goal against Austria for a foul on Austrian goalkeeper Alexander Schlager during their round of 32 game in Los Angeles, with Hart believing the decision was soft.

Sport
South Africa’s Sinalo Jafta is run out by a “brilliant” bit of fielding by England’s Danni Wyatt-Hodge, to help England all but secure victory and book their place in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final.

Education
England’s must-win match against Mexico kicks off at 01:00BST on Monday – disco naps and spoiler-free recaps may be needed.
Education
Despite the jobs numbers, the economy is deteriorating under Trump’s policies.

Education
Critics condemn decision by education board aligned with hard-right Ron DeSantis to block access to college system
Immigration advocates in Florida have decried a “cruel and harmful” new rule by education officials aligned to hard-right Republican governor Ron DeSantis to ban undocumented students from state colleges and universities.
The Florida board of education voted on Tuesday to bar...
Education
History can be a surprisingly newsy beat, according the journalists who are covering the semiquincentennial.

Lifestyle
Lucky guess? Nova, a shepherd dog from France has gone viral for her accurate predictions of FIFA World Cup matches.

Lifestyle
Amor Vittone has hinted at her split from her fiancé Marius van Billjon, after their high-profile engagement earlier this year…

Lifestyle
Babes Wodumo fulfilled her promise to a Grade 12 pupil from Sithengile Secondary School by attending the matric dance as her partner.

Lifestyle
While some Springbok fans are cashing in on discounted Ellis Park tickets, others – who paid full price – want refunds.

Entertainment
England batters Nat Sciver-Brunt and Heather Knight shared a 113-run stand to lead their team to victory.

Entertainment
The Junior Springboks are top of their Junior World Champs pool on 10 points, one ahead of Wales on nine who they play in their last group match.

Entertainment
A R480 000 jackpot is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto results for 2 July 2026.

Entertainment
Six North West municipalities earn unqualified with findings while none secure clean audits as water roads and sanitation failures persist.

Science/Tech
The satirical site is fighting to officially take over Infowars. In the meantime, CEO Ben Collins says the new show will mock “how fucking stupid” conspiratorial brain rot has become.
Science/Tech
A front-door video camera of the crash, which killed a woman inside her home, showed the Tesla plowing into a house through its driveway.
Science/Tech
The US unemployment rate fell to 4.2% in June largely because 720,000 people left the labor force, pushing participation to 61.5%. Excluding the Covid-era jobs market, that’s the lowest participation rate since June 1976. CNBC reports: The decline in the labor force marks a “massive exodus” driven by multiple factors, said Mike Reid, head of U.S. economics at RBC. “The unemployment rate fell to...

Science/Tech
“We have more people voting on the ‘Love Island USA’ app than we do in many political elections taking place across the country,” says the show’s executive producer.
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Health
In the face of criticism, Shoko Kawata, 35, says she loves her job and is proud to be taking time off to have a baby.
Health
The rodent-borne virus, which sickened passengers on the MV Hondius, killed three people, led to a race to find its origin and a global health alert.
Health
The metric of how hot the air actually feels has roots in a 1979 journal paper called “The Assessment of Sultriness.”

Health
The World Health Organization’s director general says no further cases have been reported since 25 May.