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Russell fastest in Barcelona first practice
Mercedes driver George Russell sets the pace from McLaren’s Oscar Piastri in first practice at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
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Mercedes driver George Russell sets the pace from McLaren’s Oscar Piastri in first practice at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.

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The Canadian-born artist will be performing her official Fifa song at the Toronto opening ceremony.
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Indian groups representing alcohol giants Diageo, Pernod Ricard, Heineken and Carlsberg, accused the southern Indian state of Telangana of breaching accounting rules over dues it owes them totalling nearly $400m.

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Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.
South Africa
Deputy President engages Traditional Leadership on mutual progress
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has described the institution of traditional leadership as a living heritage which continues to shape South Africa’s destiny.
The Deputy President, in his capacity as Chairperson of the Inter-Ministerial Task Team on Matters of Traditional Leadership, engaged with the leaders in...

South Africa
Their repatriation came amid fears of violence, following protests against illegal immigration

South Africa
Buthelezi, an inmate, testified about his arrest and a 2018 murder in KwaNongoma, implicating Ntanzi

South Africa
Tiffany Meek is on trial for the murder of her son, Jayden-Lee, last year.

World
The BBC’s Samira Hussain explains everything you need to know about SpaceX’s historic IPO.

World
The BBC’s Michelle Fleury spoke to Tom Mueller, who was one of the company’s founders alongside Elon Musk in 2002.

World
The Trump-backed candidate is running as a Republican in the deeply liberal state on a platform that he says isn’t beholden to party ideology.

World
The BBC’s Gary O’Donoghue looks at the US president’s mixed messaging over the war and the questions it raises.

Africa
The taunting reflects anger from parts of the continent over reports of xenophobia in South Africa.

Africa
Nigeria is the latest African state to repatriate citizens following reports of xenophobic attacks.

Africa
Morocco became Africa’s first World Cup semi-finalists at Qatar 2022, but how close is a side from the continent to lifting the trophy?

Africa
Omar Artan was set to become the first Somali to referee a game at the World Cup finals, but his place in history has been denied by US immigration authorities.

Business
Martin Lewis has advice for those who have or who are planning to put in a car finance mis-selling claim.
Business

Business
Chinese firm Jingye is seeking compensation after the government decided to nationalise the company.
Business

Politics
Batohi’s application to submit written representations on Chauke’s fitness to hold office denied.

Politics
Gauteng Traffic Police Chief Samuel Mashaba is appearing before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

Politics
Mogotsi was denied bail on the 4th of June, due to the verification of his address.

Politics
Mashaba faces questions over his presence at the 2021 Aeroton drug bust as testimony continues.
Sport
Bafana Bafana will look to bounce back next week after going down 2-0 to hosts Mexico in the opening of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Sport
The international duo say they remain ambitious for club and country after confirming they will play their rugby in Wales next season.

Sport
Dear Hugo Broos, you need to make these FOUR changes – including starting Relebohile Mofokeng – to save our FIFA World Cup campaign.

Sport
Manchester City have confirmed the signing of England forward Beth Mead on a free transfer from Arsenal.
Education
[SNA] KHARTOUM — The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Professor Ahmed Modawi Musa, affirmed that the ministry is moving steadily to implement its policies aimed at returning higher education institutions to their original premises and resuming full academic activity, noting that field visits are intended to assess the progress of the educational process and ensure its...
Education
[Vanguard] AWKA — Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has inaugurated the eighth governing council of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), appointing Professor Peter Onwualu as Pro-Chancellor and chairman of the council.
Education
[SNA] KHARTOUM — Prime Minister Kamil Idris reaffirmed the Government of Hope’s commitment to developing the education and tourism sectors in Sudan.
Education
[SNA] DOHA — The Ambassador of Sudan to the State of Qatar, Badr-Eddin Abdullah, met on Wednesday with the Minister of Education and Higher Education of Qatar, Lolwah bint Rashid Al-Khater, to discuss prospects for cooperation between the two countries in the fields of education and higher education, and ways to strengthen and develop them.
Lifestyle
Mama Joy threw shade at Minister of Sport Gayton McKenzie – from the VIP section – after arriving in Mexico for the FIFA World Cup.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Looking for safe hiking trails in Gauteng? Opt for guided walks or places with regular foot traffic for extra peace of mind.

Entertainment
Health officials say the true scale of the Ebola outbreak may be larger than current figures suggest as cases emerge in new communities.
Entertainment

Entertainment
Mogotsi was denied bail on 4 June.

Entertainment
The American star is in South Africa for the 2026 Gas Motorshow International.

Science/Tech
These nifty tools combine the ease of jotting notes by hand with the power of saving them digitally.

Science/Tech
Chinese automaker Chery Group’s sub-brands broaden the J5 range, with hybrid and fully-electric derivatives set to launch in August.

Science/Tech
The platform buckled before kick-off, leaving soccer fans locked out for much of the first half of the World Cup opener.

Science/Tech
Most people notice it gradually. A little more hair on the pillow. A slightly wider part. A hairline that seems to have quietly moved back. If you have a parent or grandparent who went through the same thing, you’ve probably already connected the dots. Hereditary balding is one of the most common reasons people lose […]
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring

Health
Only select groups of teenagers and some young people will be eligible for the vaccine. Here’s why.

Health
What is the ‘Asian squat’ and should you be able to do it?
Health
Think ticks are limited to rural areas and the wilderness? Think again.

Health
Patients on the trial have not needed medication to manage their condition.