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Netherlands crumble in penalty shootout as Morocco reach last 16
Netherlands miss three spot kicks as Morocco come from behind to beat the Dutch on penalties in Monterrey to reach the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup.
TUESDAY, 30 JUNE 2026, 07:18

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Netherlands miss three spot kicks as Morocco come from behind to beat the Dutch on penalties in Monterrey to reach the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup.

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The pupil’s experience in a Yorkshire school highlights concerns about zero-tolerance behaviour policies.

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Police, private security and community policing forums were on high alert and responded to three incidents on Monday night with no reported injuries.
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South Africa
June 30 protests against undocumented immigration across South Africa.

South Africa
Police say comprehensive operational plans are in place to ensure the safety , security of residents

South Africa
Civil society groups are expected to protest against undocumented foreign nationals countrywide.

South Africa
President Ramaphosa also cautioned those participating in protests that it must be peaceful.

World
The BBC’s Jessica Parker reports from the scene of the shooting that killed six people in northern Germany.

World
While Trump celebrated a ruling expanding presidential power to remove and replace regulators, other decisions were major setbacks.

World
The former US president took aim at his successor’s projects in Washington DC, including a planned new White House ballroom.

World
Taylor had an emotional reaction to being presented with the Icon of the Year award by Janet Jackson.

Africa
Thousands of people from other African countries have left South Africa ahead of Tuesday’s deadline set by anti-migrant groups.

Africa
Opposition politicians accuse the government of using the outbreak to halt a planned protest.

Africa
BBC Sport brings you all the information you need on DR Congo, England’s opponents on Wednesday in the World Cup Round of 32.

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

Business
NSE and Jio Platforms embody the sweeping changes in how India has consumed, invested and transacted over the past decade.

Business
Guo Wengui branded himself as a China critic, gaining followers who backed his fraudulent schemes.
Business

Business
The decision, seen as a win for central bank independence, sends the fight over removal back to the lower courts.

Politics
Zuma raised concerns about Justice Khampepe commenting in the media about his 2021 incarceration.

Politics
MPs have mixed views regarding the R600 million set aside to support security for 30 June.

Politics
The decision was taken by the IFP National Council in terms of the party’s constitution.

Politics
Police said three people were detained, including the suspected shooter.

Sport
Can one of Africa’s teams go all the way?

Sport
TLB is already a household name.

Sport
The team in the studio talk about what went wrong for Germany as they go out of the World Cup to Paraguay

Sport
Watch every penalty from Germany’s last 32 match against Paraguay in the 2026 World Cup.

Education
Outright bans may have unintended negative consequences for young people, University College London report warns
School smartphone bans are “overly simplistic” and are not supported by young people who regard them as “punitive” rather than helpful, according to research by University College London.
The UCL report was published on Tuesday, the day after a statutory ban on smartphones in schools...

Education
The number of young people in the UK not in work, education or training is spiralling. How much damage could it do to their long-term prospects – and the country? Sammy Gecsoyler reports
More than a million young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training. They are the Neets, and according to a new government report it’s a growing problem among 16- to 24-year-olds. Across...
Education
[Premium Times] The school triumphed over Magbon-Alade Senior Grammar School in a fiercely contested grand finale of the competition. The victory marked the third consecutive win for the school

Education
Makerfield MP and hopeful prime minister says he will ‘bring about biggest rebalancing of power the country has ever seen’
Andy Burnham vows to set up No 10 North as ‘nerve centre of rewired Britain’
Asked what she thought of Andy Burnham not taking questions this morning, Badenoch said:
Andy Burnham doesn’t like questions. Nigel Farage doesn’t like questions. Even Keir Starmer in...

Lifestyle
A near-R5-billion SASSA underspend was declared in parliament, while recipients struggle to make ends meet in a worsening economy …

Lifestyle
Chidimma Adetshina has laughed off criticism of her illegal status in South Africa amid reports she is awaiting deportation to Nigeria.

Lifestyle
Springbok Kwagga Smith is gearing up for the biggest adventure of his life: fatherhood. Take a look at his cute baby announcement…

Lifestyle
Beyond the inadequate grant amount, pensioners describe a SASSA system that is also failing pensioners at the point of access.

Entertainment
R600 million set aside and private security roped in, but Ramaphosa faces an acid test if cops sympathise with marchers today.

Entertainment
Khan was shot on Sunday, 28 June 2026, by two unidentified assailants in a white Mercedes-Benz.

Entertainment
The victory sends Morocco into a last 16 clash with Canada in Houston on Saturday.

Entertainment
Mettler restored order by firing 43 striking workers in 2023, but now faces suspension amid claims of mismanagement and blocked investigations.

Science/Tech
Sensitive details about Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 Pro models are part of files posted on the dark web.

Science/Tech
The Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool in Washington DC has hardly been out of the news since April when President Trump vowed to have it renovated, and painted ‘American flag blue’ by 4 July. Despite the pool being stripped, cleaned, coated and refilled, within days the algae that has plagued it for decades was back. To find out why these blooms happen, what makes them so difficult to tackle...
Science/Tech
“South Korea plans to train every single member of its nearly half-million-strong military to operate drones as easily as they handle personal firearms,” reports Ars Technica:The goal is to make drones a “universal combat tool” for all troops by training them to use drones like a “second personal weapon,” said Ahn Gyu-back, South Korea’s Minister of National Defense, in a June 26 briefing...

Science/Tech
Hundreds of contractors working on a project for Meta pretended to be kids—and then prompted rival chatbots like Gemini and ChatGPT to discuss high-risk subjects.
Motoring
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Motoring
Being “properly” driven is where the Giulia QV show its real potential despite its advancing age.
Motoring

Health
The Les Mills International brand is now known globally for choreographed workouts set to music, like Body Pump and Body Combat.

Health
BBC journalist Linzi Kinghorn finds out why a pregnancy sickness drug is not always accessible on the NHS.

Health
Demand is soaring beyond capacity, meaning children in England wait years for help with various conditions.

Health
Dr Cyriac Abby Philips has built a large online following, but often clashes with India’s traditional medicine specialists.