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IN PICTURES: Eid al-Adha prayers at Butuh village, and more from around the world
Moving, tragic, surprising, inspiring, terrifying, shocking… This is a selection of images from our planet, over the past seven days.
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Moving, tragic, surprising, inspiring, terrifying, shocking… This is a selection of images from our planet, over the past seven days.

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Russia’s war in Ukraine will provide an unavoidable backdrop to the French Open women’s semi-finals – and possibly the final.
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Chris Marais and Julienne du Toit embarked on a mission from Cradock, Eastern Cape, down to Route 62 in the Western Cape to introduce the region to their new book, Klein Karoo Magic.

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How a new scheme for young people leaving care is tackling what was once a cliff-edge for this vulnerable group.

South Africa
Makgotloe faces three charges, including defeating the ends of justice.

South Africa
The accused allegedly insured victims and later killed them to claim insurance payouts.

South Africa
Mogotsi was arrested on 15 May and is facing charges of defeating the ends of justice, among others.

South Africa
Nhlamulo Sambo was killed on Sunday in Mossel Bay in the Western Cape.

World
Upon their return from Taiwan last month, the lawmakers were told that China had banned them for a year.

World
The bill to fund immigration agencies has been delayed by opposition to Trump’s ‘anti-weaponisation fund’.

World
Johann Wadephul said it was “no secret” Russia had stirred up sentiment against Germany over its support for Ukraine.

World
Canada is the first G7 country to approve the lower cost weight-loss drugs, which are rolling out in pharmacies this month.

Africa
A fifth man was discharged and acquitted by the court due to insufficient evidence against him.

Africa
With a record 10 African sides in action at the 2026 World Cup, BBC Sport Africa picks out some of the players to watch from the continent.

Africa
The oil giant says the documents ignore the critical context of the complex operating environment at the time.

Africa
DR Congo’s international friendly against Chile in Spain next week is cancelled after authorities raise health concerns over the Ebola outbreak in the African nation.

Business
Volunteers in Leamington have launched a new type of library where you can borrow household items.

Business
The rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds heaps pressure on those hunting for the natural gems.

Business
Elon Musk’s space exploration company set a target price for buyers earlier than expected.
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Politics
On Wednesday, Jacob provided details about the drug interception at the Isipingo depot in KZN.

Politics
The league placed Tolashe on leave on Monday following its NEC special meeting over the weekend.

Politics
ANC Chief Whip, Mdumiseni Ntuli briefed the media on Impeachment committee and immigration.

Politics
President Cyril Ramaphosa gives feedback on the Presidency’s budget vote in the National Assembly.

Sport
Childish beef or serious conflict?

Sport
Gauteng runner Phillip Ralehlaka has been left shaken after he was robbed at gunpoint while training for the Comrades Marathon.

Sport
It’s not exactly a position of weakness for the champions.

Sport
Today’s news wrap for fans of the champions.

Education
Stronger checks likely to be needed in England to safeguard reputation of GCSE, AS and A-levels, says Ian Bauckham
Cheating in exams could be magnified by the new generation of wearable hi-tech devices such as smartglasses or invisible earpieces, according to England’s qualifications watchdog.
Ian Bauckham, the head of the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual), also...
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[Capital FM] Nairobi — Loreto Girls’ High School Limuru has been closed indefinitely following a student unrest incident reported on Tuesday, June 3.
Education
[The Conversation Africa] South African teacher education qualifications are expected to comply with the Minimum Requirements for Teacher Education Qualifications. But evidence points to gaps in teacher competence and the quality of instruction. Many students who enrol for teaching at South African universities have lower grade 12 results than those studying other degrees. This means...
Education
[The Conversation Africa] In most multilingual African countries, language policy is a highly charged and controversial issue. It touches on regional identity, religion and political power – as is evident in Chad, in central Africa.

Lifestyle
One comment buried in a Facebook thread just summed up South Africa’s unemployment crisis better than any statistic ever could.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
It’s good news from PRASA long-distance trains, with the agency planning to revive four major routes in 2027 …

Lifestyle
Comedian Kevin Fraser has been praised for his hilarious, but ‘triggering’ skit of inside a Home Affairs office…

Entertainment
Conservationists believe fishing practices and shark control measures are contributing to the collapse of South Africa’s great white shark population.

Entertainment
The man was also convicted of entering and remaining in South Africa without valid documentation.

Entertainment
R9.5 billion debt write-off, illegal meters, and 45% water losses exposed as coalition chaos fails to enforce financial control.

Entertainment
38 minors formed part of the group and were processed with the assistance of Social Development.

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Health
As scientists edge closer to new treatments for hair loss, Victoria Derbyshire examines what such breakthroughs could mean for women.

Health
Women taking the drug tell the BBC it has given them their lives back.
Health
Despite long-established procedures for bringing Americans home for monitoring and treatment, the Trump administration has not said that it will allow those at risk of Ebola back into the country.

Health
New cases of genital herpes are increasing in England, bucking an overall fall in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the latest data shows.