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”Scary’ clash in Channel’ and ‘Oh frigate!’
The papers lead on warning shots fired by a Russian warship near a UK-registered yacht in the English Channel.
WEDNESDAY, 17 JUNE 2026, 01:43

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The papers lead on warning shots fired by a Russian warship near a UK-registered yacht in the English Channel.

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Kylian Mbappe scores twice as France begin their World Cup 2026 campaign with a 3-1 win over Senegal in Group I.

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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.

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
The Russian frigate fired warning shots near a British retired couple on a yacht in the English Channel.

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.

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
Mondelez boss Dirk Van de Put says it was the “right decision” to remain after the war with Ukraine.

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.

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
Erling Haaland will not have a easier goal at this World Cup as the Iraq goalkeeper Jalal Hassan is caught out by the Norway striker.

Sport
Watch all the angles of Kylian Mbappes second goal in France’s 3-1 win over Senegal.

Sport
Watch highlights as England beat Ireland by four wickets but the victory was overshadowed by captain Nat Sciver‑Brunt retiring with calf tightness in the Women’s T20 World Cup in Southampton.

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.
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
Commodore has unveiled the Callback 8020, a $499 Sailfish OS flip phone that runs most Android apps but deliberately blocks social media, browsers, email, and workplace apps to discourage doomscrolling. The “not dumb dumbphone” still supports messaging, music, maps, ridesharing, hotspots, a removable battery, and plenty of Commodore nostalgia. “The phone uses T9-style texting with predictive...
Science/Tech
Binance is expected to lose permission to serve EU customers in July after Greek regulators reportedly decided to reject its MiCA license application. Reuters reports: Under new EU rules, called MiCA, crypto firms have until the end of June to obtain a licence to allow them to keep servicing clients across the bloc. Binance’s application, made to Greece’s market regulator, is set to be turned...
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.
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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.