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Why England’s loss to Argentina felt like most painful in 60 years of hurt

The Papers: ‘World Cup dream over’ and ‘Mahmood for chancellor’

‘Passive’ and ‘crumbled’ – did Tuchel’s defensive tactics cost England?

South Africa

Almost 8 900 undocumented foreigners arrested in past two weeks

Wildfire near Sebenza substation leaves parts of Joburg without power

Water cuts disrupt proceedings at Westonaria Magistrate Court

World

A Cold War bunker gets a luxury makeover as ‘doomsday’ condos

New monkey species with orange lips found ‘hiding’ in DRC forest

Families of 43 victims await verdict in Genoa bridge disaster

Africa

Special police team to investigate killing of an anti-migrant leader in South Africa

Sierra Leone drops treason charge against ex-president over attempted coup

Boss of fake government agency arrested in Nigeria after weeks on the run

Business

Celebrity influencers paid up to £1m to advertise deodorant on Instagram

Buffett calls Bill Gates relationship with Epstein ‘distasteful’

Salary information to be shown on job ads under new laws

Sport

‘He was my biggest fan’ – BBC pundit Richards’ father dies

How Argentina took advantage as England ‘lost concentration’

England gave Argentina & Messi ‘too much respect’

Education

Nigeria: Experts Calls for Inclusive Mathematics Education

Nigeria: Bauchi Govt Launches Environment, Climate Change Clubs in Secondary Schools

Florence Welch’s mother says cuts to arts and humanities ‘absolutely tragic’

Lifestyle

Connie Ferguson tells the story of how she met Shona Ferguson

‘So cute’: Fans react to Minnie Dlamini’s adorable childhood photo!

Three easy ways to elevate potato salad for your next braai

Entertainment

Kirsten post-updates test article

Test, kirsten 16 July 2026

Messi magic sends Argentina into World Cup final

Science/Tech

Can Bose Help Skullcandy Shake Its Bargain-Bin Reputation?

The Northeast Is Being Blanketed in Canadian Wildfire Smoke

Book Publishers Sue Google For Copyright Infringement Over Gemini AI Training

Motoring

Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 first drive: Can this R1m AI-powered sedan defy the SUV trend?

Volkswagen’s global restructure should be a ‘wake-up call’ for South Africa, Parliamentary chair says

Leaked Amsterdam photos trigger fresh Max Verstappen, Red Bull exit talk

Health

Canada Wildfire Air Pollution and Heat Wave Combo Pose Heightened Health Risks

The methanol poisoning that “all began with that drink”

Trump’s Latest Nominee for C.D.C. Director Will Face Senate Panel