Tuchel’s defensive gambles and what do they say about Alexander-Arnold?
England head coach Thomas Tuchel’s high-risk defensive selection for World Cup exposed by Tino Livramento’s injury as Trent Alexander-Arnold is snubbed again, says Phil McNulty.
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In case you missed it: Youth laughing stock | Malema calls ANC youth mentally disturbed | Ramaphosa dismisses June 30 deadline
Catch up on the biggest stories this Tuesday, 16 June 2026, in our simple daily news update.
SpaceX To Acquire AI Coding Startup Cursor For $60 Billion
SpaceX has agreed to acquire Cursor for $60 billion in stock, adding the popular AI coding assistant to Elon Musk’s newly public aerospace-and-AI conglomerate. CNBC reports: Cursor built a popular AI coding tool that helps software developers generate, edit and review code, and the company has experienced explosive growth since its founding in 2022. In November, Cursor said it crossed $1...
Security forces will ensure stability on June 30 — Ramaphosa
The president assures citizens govt is attending to migration issue
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Three arrested after record-breaking £139m cannabis seizure
Three people from south Wales are arrested after £139m of cannabis shipped from Canada to UK is seized.
German broadcaster removes TV intro after Elon Musk takes legal action
ZDF TV responded to a “cease and desist” letter after the tech trillionaire condemned the broadcaster’s “outrageous lies”.
‘Dangerous’ AI Models Are Coming No Matter What
The US government crackdown on Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 hides a glaring truth: AI models with advanced hacking capabilities will soon be the norm.
Jub Jub gets bail after urgent public holiday application
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.
Nilakshi de Silva stars in commanding display against New Zealand
Watch the best moments from Nilakshi de Silva’s unbeaten 54 as Sri Lanka beat New Zealand with two balls to spare in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup at Southampton.
Moutet swears seven times in live BBC interview
Corentin Moutet says he “hopes you guys didn’t get offended” after swearing seven times in a live BBC television interview at Queen’s.
Nimble’s New Modular Power Bank Can Be Shared With a Friend
Nimble’s thoughtfully designed SharePower is a modular power bank you can share with a friend.
Spectre of Stokes hangs over England at The Oval
England have handed out four debuts in two Tests this summer but Ben Stokes’ role in the latest revolution remains a mystery and will hang over England at The Oval.
Trump Administration Shifts Special Education Programs to Health Department
Officials announced that the Education Department’s civil rights office would also be broken off, the most aggressive move yet to dismantle the department.
D.O.J. Seeks to Halt Pollution Lawsuit Against Elon Musk’s Data Center
The department cited national security concerns, saying Elon Musk’s company had played a crucial role in the Iran war. It also argued it has the authority to stop environmental lawsuits brought by citizens.
Angola: Minister of Health Reiterates Commitment to Specialized Training
[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.
World Athletics seeks to improve pregnancy support
World Athletics launches a new project to inform and improve its policies around pregnancy and childbirth for female athletes.
Rassie Erasmus picks Paarl Boys’ High old boy in unfamiliar flyhalf jersey
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and SA ‘A’ coach Mzwandile Stick have named their teams for their opening matches of the season against the Barbarians and Zimbabwe.
Africans should never be divided: Malema
Malema addressed supporters at the party’s June 16 Rally at the Union Building in Pretoria.
Struggling Pizza Hut chain to be sold for $2.7bn
The decision comes after a prolonged period of difficulty for the chain, which has faced increasing competition from a range of rivals.
Sri Lanka shock defending champions New Zealand
Watch the moment Sri Lanka beat reigning champions New Zealand for the first time at a Women’s World Cup, as Kaushani Nuthyangana’s four seals a chase of 153 with two balls to spare.