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England beat Ireland but Sciver-Brunt in injury scare
A major injury scare around captain Nat Sciver-Brunt overshadows England’s four-wicket victory over Ireland at the T20 World Cup in Southampton.
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A major injury scare around captain Nat Sciver-Brunt overshadows England’s four-wicket victory over Ireland at the T20 World Cup in Southampton.
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She was a Zimbabwe Exemption Permit holder, and she died early in the morning at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital, delayed and in great discomfort as an emergency patient forced to pay before receiving treatment.

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Le Bleus give early indication they are worthy of their favourites tag in their opener in New York
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The paradox of a nation coming out ahead as a result of its failure in a conflict is a challenging idea. But there are examples in history of devastated nations that have rebuilt themselves for the better.

South Africa
Priority court in Durban established to fast-track immigration cases

South Africa
The 91-year-old died in Germany on the eve of South Africa’s Youth Day.

South Africa
Molemo ‘jub Jub’ Maarohanye was arrested, on 14 June 2026
South Africa
SA increases pledge in response to Ebola outbreak
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that South Africa will increase its financial contribution to the Ebola response effort to US$13.5 million, reaffirming the country’s commitment to supporting African nations affected by the outbreak.
President Ramaphosa, in his capacity as the African Union Champion for Pandemic Preparedness,...

World
BBC reporter Max Matza is in Seattle, Washington, witnessing 400 drones light up the night sky and display the score of the Egypt vs. Belgium match.

World
The deal with General Electric is the latest sign of co-operation between US firms and Venezuela’s interim government.

World
A dismembered body found in a chain-bound trunk in the Seine in 1995 was only recently connected to the defendant by DNA evidence.

World
The move comes six months after Israel became the first country to recognise the breakaway East African state.

Africa
Thomas Partey will miss Ghana’s World Cup opener after an appeal against the decision not to grant him a visa is turned down.

Africa
A friend of Vozinha said the Cape Verde goalkeeper’s starring role in the World Cup game against Spain “couldn’t have happened to a nicer person”.

Africa
Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar and his wife Amina were abducted in north-west Nigeria at the end of last month.

Africa
Survivors are bringing hope to health workers struggling to control the outbreak.

Business
The decision comes after a prolonged period of difficulty for the chain, which has faced increasing competition from a range of rivals.

Business
Elon Musk’s rocket company has agreed to buy Cursor, which uses AI to automate the process of writing code.

Business
Applications open for funding to help families with the cost of school essentials.

Business
Thames Water’s lenders have submitted a new rescue plan to save the firm, but how did it end up in this state?

Politics
Velenkosini Hlabisa encouraged young people of this country not to sit on their laurels

Politics
Six people have been injured and taken to hospital at the EFF Youth Day celebration in Tshwane

Politics
Malema addressed supporters at the party’s June 16 Rally at the Union Building in Pretoria.

Politics
Zuma says some residents are no longer interested in participating in the elections

Sport
Lyndon Dykes has taken a long road to a major finals with Scotland but he’s bald, belligerent and up for the battle against Morocco.

Sport
France are left stunned at the decision not to award a penalty as Kylian Mbappe goes down under Sadio Mane’s tackle.

Sport
Kylian Mbappe opens the scoring for France in there opening game against Senegal.

Sport
Tottenham encouraged to bid for Sandro Tonali, Real Madrid plot Ruben Dias move and Manchester United make Marcus Rashford valuation.
Education
Ten middle school students and two others sustained serious but not life-threatening injuries at Cultus Lake Waterpark in British Columbia, officials said.
Education
Officials announced that the Education Department’s civil rights office would also be broken off, the most aggressive move yet to dismantle the department.
Education
[ANGOP] Luanda — Angolan Health Minister Sílvia Lutucuta reaffirmed today in Luanda that investing in specialized training for professionals in the sector represents a decisive step towards building a modern, efficient National Emergency Medical System prepared for current challenges.
Education
Amy Griffin contended that she was defamed when a former classmate accused her in a lawsuit of appropriating parts of her story of being sexually abused for “The Tell.”

Lifestyle
Heinz Winckler is celebrating the 24th anniversary of becoming the first winner of ‘Idols South Africa’ – Here’s what he is up to now…

Lifestyle
Jub Jub was granted bail on Youth Day after he was accused of attacking an Uber driver he believes made a move on his girlfriend.

Lifestyle
Club Med South Africa is set to open the doors of their new 5-star resort in KZN, costing R2.2 billion this July.

Lifestyle
Britain’s Prince George will attend Eton College from September, following in the footsteps of his father and heir to the throne Prince William.

Entertainment
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Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories this Tuesday, 16 June 2026, in our simple daily news update.
Science/Tech
Starting in 2027, France’s cybersecurity agency ANSSI will stop certifying security products that lack quantum-resistant encryption, effectively forcing government agencies and critical infrastructure operators to phase out older cryptographic systems. Reuters reports: Samih Souissi, ANSSI’s chief of staff, said at the France Quantum conference that the agency would halt such certifications...

Science/Tech
More than 200 of the world’s elites registered for a retreat whose agenda runs from panels on cult-building and sex to prepping for World War III. An associated app offers matchmaking.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: The driving technology company Mobileye plans to launch a robotaxi service in an as-yet-unnamed US city in 2027, it said earlier today. The service will be vertically integrated, using Mobileye’s Moovit mobility platform to interact with customers booking rides, coordinate drivers, and so on. The Israeli company, which was bought by Intel...
Science/Tech
Snap is launching its first consumer augmented-reality glasses this fall for $2,195. “You can preorder a pair of Specs now at specs.com with a $200 refundable deposit, and Snap says they’re expected to ship ‘this fall’ in the US, UK, and France,” reports The Verge. From the report: This is a big moment for Snap: The company made a big entry into smart glasses with its original Spectacles in...
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Health
Now a successful TV presenter, Briony May Williams said she started stress-baking when she became ill.

Health
There are glimpses of happiness in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s fight against the virus that has killed more than 170.
Health
Others who were in the facility have been allowed to return to their homes in recent weeks for monitoring by local health officials.
Health
With support from Markwayne Mullin and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the kratom industry is pursuing a potentially lucrative policy. Mr. Mullin owns equity in a company that could benefit.