Summerville scores ‘sizzler’ as Netherlands retake lead
Crysencio Summerville’s “sizzler” of a goal helps Netherlands retake the lead against Japan in their Group F fixture at the 2026 World Cup.
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Nomzamo Mbatha and siblings take off on whirlwind adventure!
Actress and philanthropist Nomzamo Mbatha and her siblings, including her bestie, take off on a whirlwind travel adventure.
UK Scientists See Little Evidence for Claims Smartphones Are Rewiring Kids’ Brains
UK’s Members of Parliament (MP) were “looking for proof that smartphones and social media are rotting children’s brains,” writes The Register — but they got “a less satisfying answer from neuroscientists on Wednesday: nobody can really prove it.” Appearing before the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee this week, three researchers spent much of the session explaining that concern and...
Helen Zille tries her hand at DJing [video]
From snorkeling in pot holes, to spinning the decks: Here’s what Helen Zille has been getting up to during her mayoral campaign.
New social media restrictions will end ‘system failing our kids’, PM says
Starmer promises ‘bold action’ ahead of Monday’s announcement on restrictions for children.
Roy Hattersley: Labour politician who helped start the party’s modernisation
Able Labour politician, often at odds with his party, who became a successful author and columnist.
Arsenal & Liverpool in Bouaddi talks – Monday’s gossip
Arsenal and Liverpool are keen on Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, Manchester City target a move for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite, plus more.
World Cup teams reject Ceferin ‘uninteresting’ claim
Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin has been criticised for reportedly claiming the World Cup expansion for the 2026 finals has led to ‘uninteresting’ games.
Roy Hattersley, former Labour deputy leader, dies aged 93
Paying tribute, Sir Keir Starmer said Lord Hattersley “was a giant of the Labour movement”.
Looming carnage: On the dangerous anti-migrant mobilisation in South Africa
The chaos that threatens to explode from this mobilisation will devastate not only migrants but all poor people and workers. Only reactionary political forces will benefit from promoting it.
‘I’ll be staying out of the way’ – Southgate on World Cup punditry
Former England manager Sir Gareth Southgate says he turned down work as a pundit at the World Cup because he did not think it would be “helpful” to the side’s chances.
Came to slay! Bafana anthem jacket turns heads
Drip is forever? Bafana Bafana have been praised for their fashion statement in their ‘anthem’ jacket at the FIFA World Cup opening match.
ANALYSIS: Julius Malema’s new mountain to climb
As corruption claims intensify, in the run-up to the November polls the EFF leader will grapple with public scepticism while trying to reclaim his political momentum.
England-Croatia referee was called Grade E by Tuchel
Clement Turpin is appointed referee for England’s opening World Cup game against Croatia on Wednesday – and was once labelled a “Grade E” official by head coach Thomas Tuchel.
Germany hammer World Cup debutants Curacao after early scare
Germany won their first opening match at a World Cup since lifting the trophy in 2014 as they eased to…
Royal charm: Why people admire Eswatini’s Prince Mcwasho!
His Royal Highness Prince Mcwasho’s charm and humility led people to express their utmost admiration and respect for him.
QUIET REVOLUTION: Twenty-year journey: How Bulungula Incubator is transforming rural education from birth to career
The Bulungula Incubator has driven a 20-year ‘place-based’ transformation in the remote Eastern Cape region of Xhora Mouth, prioritising child development from infancy to career through interconnected health, nutrition and education programmes.
Littler and Humphries power England to sixth World Cup
England win the World Cup of Darts for a record-extending sixth time as Luke Littler and Luke Humphries overcome the Netherlands 10-5 in Frankfurt.