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The Papers: ‘Spending warning to Burnham’ and ‘Only 693 days till Euros’
The IMF gives a “spending warning to Burnham” and England eyes the Euros after its World Cup loss – Friday’s front pages.
FRIDAY, 17 JULY 2026, 03:22

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The IMF gives a “spending warning to Burnham” and England eyes the Euros after its World Cup loss – Friday’s front pages.

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The Netflix movie brings Alice Oseman’s popular screen adaptation to a conclusion.

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An NHS trial over 10 years followed nearly 3,500 men who received focal therapy, a less invasive treatment.

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All UK nations have experienced recent heatwave conditions but in southern England, the heatwave has now continued for 13 days. Sarah Keith-Lucas looks at how unusual this spell of heat is, and when we might see it easing.

South Africa
The organisation has called on for South Africans to rediscover their humanity.

South Africa
Government is expanding coding and robotics to prepare learners for a technology-driven future.

South Africa
Water supply to several parts of Johannesburg has been disrupted.

South Africa
Seputla Sebogodi died on Wednesday after complications related to diabetes.

World
Why hunger strikes still shape Indian politics, from Gandhi to Sonam Wangchuk.

World
Athipat Wichan tells BBC Thai he regrets bringing his girlfriend Nahathai into his indie band Thotsakan.

World
Previously little-known in Europe, the Midea PortaSplit has become a household name this summer.

World
The US vice president says he thinks some Israeli politicians are trying to detail efforts to end the conflict.

Africa
Along with the fatalities, 19 people suffered injuries, the authorities say.

Africa
The March and March provincial leader died of his injuries in hospital several days after being shot.

Africa
Ernest Bai Koroma was arrested in 2023 after gunmen broke into an armoury and some jails, freeing inmates.

Africa
The case has gripped Nigeria since President Bola Tinubu ordered a corruption investigation last week.

Business
Big bucks are being made from the 2026 tournament off the field, but who is raking in the most?

Business
Sarah and her husband have shared one account for 25 years, but she says managing it falls to her.

Business
Trump Media is launching a fast, paid feed of the its social posts for Wall Street traders.

Business
Charities, schools and businesses warn too many families are struggling with the cost of living.

Politics
Brian Padayachee’s charge sheet alleges that Khumalo constituted the panel.

Politics
Padayachee says the questioning made him feel as though he was being treated as the an accused.

Politics
This was after a laptop belonging to Major General Philani Lushaba was allegedly stolen.

Politics
The Western Cape High Court is expected to deliver its ruling by the end of next week…

Sport
Arsenal will assess William Saliba’s back injury when he reports back to the club after World Cup duty.

Sport
Officials in New York and New Jersey issue an air quality health alert because of wildfire smoke just days before the World Cup final.

Sport
Wakefield Trinity move into second place in the Super League table but not before surviving a scare against tenacious Bradford Bulls.

Sport
Joe Root hits an unbeaten 99 as he guides England to a four-wicket win against India in the second one-day international in Cardiff to level the three match series, with one match to play.

Education
The education committee also proposed a National Reading Guarantee, ensuring all children have frequent opportunities to enjoy reading
The National Year of Reading should be extended to a National Decade of Reading, an education committee inquiry into reading for pleasure has concluded.
The government should also commit to a National Reading Guarantee that would ensure all children have regular...
Education
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Education
[Nile Post] Education stakeholders have challenged the Greater Nebbi University Students’ Association (GNUSDA) to end its reliance on donations from politicians and well-wishers and instead advocate for a dedicated budget line from the district to support its activities.
Education
[Leadership] Former Director-General of Atiku Youth Wing and now Director-General of The Bridge for Renewed Hope; Hon. Rowland Odih has strongly criticised the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, over comments suggesting that the recent abduction of school-children in Oyo State was orchestrated to frustrate his Presidential ambition, in that he said while the school-children and their teachers...
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Vuyokazi Nciweni is the mother to two of Mpumelelo Mseleku’s four children.

Lifestyle
Zazi Manzana, a dedicated pupil at St Stithians Girls’ College, made history after earning Quadruple Honours.
Lifestyle
Entertainment

Entertainment
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Entertainment
A R450 000 jackpot is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto results for 16 July 2026.

Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories of Thursday, 16 July 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

Science/Tech
The defense secretary’s idea of administering testosterone therapy to service members of the US Armed Forces reveals little understanding of the complexity of hormones.
Science/Tech
India’s Competition Commission has fined HP India and its partners about 1.4 billion rupees ($14.4 million), alleging the company colluded with resellers to rig government PC bids and fix prices for ink cartridges, toner, and other printing supplies. “It said that HP was aiming to outcompete other OEMs and discourage resellers from selling ‘counterfeit’ ink and toner,” adds Ars Technica. From...

Science/Tech
On today’s Uncanny Valley, we unpack OpenAI’s ongoing drama, both legal and reputational, and whether these developments could further hurt the company—particularly in its fight against Anthropic.
Science/Tech
TSMC said it will invest another $100 billion in Arizona after reporting a record 77.4% year-over-year jump in second-quarter profit. The expansion would bring its total U.S. investment to $265 billion and include new fabs for 2-nanometer production and advanced packaging to serve major U.S. customers. The Associated Press reports: As AI-related demand continues to jump and needs for computing...
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Health
It will be illegal to sell high-caffeine beverages to under-16s from April next year, but soft drinks with lower caffeine levels will not be affected.

Health
Woman’s Hour discusses fibroids and the need for greater knowledge about the pain they can cause women.

Health
Some people can carry bacteria in their nose or throat without getting sick, but can spread it to others.

Health
It follows the UK’s largest and fastest growing meningitis B outbreak to date in Kent earlier this year.