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Andy Burnham’s economic policy speech next week and the record heatwave dominate Sunday’s papers.

England did their job topping the group – but they can forget winning the World Cup if they do not improve, writes Phil McNulty.

Steve Harrington says he had to convince the front-runner for Labour leader into going to Cambridge University.

From financial constraints to worries about the environment, women tell the BBC why they do not want kids.

KwaZulu-Natal CPF secretary Siyanda Biyela says volunteers will work as marshalls.

MP police say communities will be protected across the province ahead of the June 30th deadline.

According to EMS the blaze started just before midday on Saturday.

The President was addressing the monarchs at a meeting ahead of 30 June protests.

Strikes have killed at least one person, state media say a day after Lebanon and Israel signed a framework agreement.

The BBC travelled to a Caracas hospital that is treating people from the worst affected areas.

Germany, Denmark and the Czech republic are among the countries recording new all-time high temperatures.

The commemorative special edition passports will be available on 6 July, and can only be applied for in person

The West African country’s junta accused the former colonial power of undermining its national interests.

Kinshasa accuses its neighbour of committing various violations since the 1994 Rwanda genocide.

BBC Africa travels to Cape Verde to examine how the surprise package of the 2026 World Cup is developing footballing talent on the archipelago.

The East African government says the move is necessary because of security threats.

The scheme will visit green spaces around Sheffield, with free food and drink also offered.

The US president says “Numerous European countries” have been discussing bringing in such a levy.

In this week’s episode, there’s a deep dive into first-time buyer savings, with a special focus on Lifetime ISAs.

Hill-Lewis says the proposed changes are part of a long-term strategy to strengthen the party.

The group which includes Mayor Mzwandile Feliti was found guilty of defying the party’s mandate

Delegates from across the country have gathered to chart the party’s future and elect new leadership

The student activist and underground political operative, was captured and killed in 1985

Egypt captain Mohamed Salah is a doubt for Friday’s World Cup last-32 tie against Australia after suffering a hamstring injury.

Harry Kane became England’s all-time leading World Cup scorer with his 12th goal in the win against Panama on Saturday, but how does he compare to other country’s greats?

BBC Sport World Cup pundits Micah Richards and Wayne Rooney believe Thomas Tuchel should have included more full-back cover in the squad, following the withdrawal of Tino Livramento and injury concerns for Reece James, and now Jarrell Quansah.

Thomas Tuchel says he is “worried” about England’s right-back crisis after Jarell Quansah became the latest in the position to suffer injury.

Go Cornish Celebration engages younger generation as council finalises strategy to boost everyday use of Kernewek

Seven-year-old Albie, a pupil at Trewirgie infants’ school in Redruth, did not hesitate when asked why he liked learning Kernewek, the Cornish language.

“We used to talk this way in the old days,” he said. “And I like speaking now. I enjoy the songs we sing, the Cornish books...

Experts say students from poorer backgrounds increasingly having to limit their options because of money worries

Most days, Mariam spends hours simply waiting.

The 19-year-old University College London student often finishes her lectures by mid-morning but has careers events or society meetings in the evening. The three-hour round trip to her family home means travelling back and forth makes...

Canadian sports commentators are trolling Bafana Bafana ahead of South Africa’s FIFA World Cup RO32 match against Canada on Sunday.

THIS is what US President Donald Trump has included in his welcome bag to South African refugee arrivals…

A literature masterclass was also held as part of the three day literature festival.

Show your support for the queer community at the third annual Langa LGBTQI+ Pride in Cape Town next weekend.

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The South Africans dominated the match and scored 15 tries.

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Xbox consoles, Nintendo’s new Switch 2 and Valve’s Steam Deck are just some of the gadgets seeing price hikes in recent months.

“I feel incredible, it was such an amazing lap,” said Russell. “I saw the yellow and did a big lift into the corner. It was a single yellow (flag) so it should be okay.”

Prof Christopher Balogun-Lynch was “pivotal” in the development of Milton Keynes University Hospital.

Carol Turansky says it was only discovered after she contacted the breast cancer screening unit.

Researchers launch a “Laughter Lab” to explore how laughing can improve wellbeing and health.