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How are World Cup favourites shaping up – and who will win?
Now England have booked their place at the 2026 World Cup attention turns to how they might fare in North America next summer – and how some of their rivals are looking.
WEDNESDAY, 15 OCTOBER 2025, 19:54
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Now England have booked their place at the 2026 World Cup attention turns to how they might fare in North America next summer – and how some of their rivals are looking.
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BBC Verify investigates the damage done by two years of war, which could take $70bn and decades to repair.
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Analysts express concern over the rehabilitation of Israel, even as it says it has done no wrong.
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A car exploded outside a shopping mall in Ecuador’s largest city Guayaquil, killing at least one person.
South Africa
Disgruntled current and former workers Great North Transport marched to office of Limpopo premier.
South Africa
The building is close to public transport and shops, making it easy for students to move around.
South Africa
ActionSA concerned over a delay in the release of crime statistics for the first quarter.
South Africa
Farmer Zacharia Olivier allegedly fired shots at three people in August last year.
World
As the ceasefire began, Israel released more than 1,900 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for hostages freed by Hamas. Amid the rubble in Gaza, families begin to find their way home.
World
Aaron David Miller, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, attributes the Gaza deal in part to Trump’s transactional nature and breaking of traditional diplomatic crockery.
World
Clashes in recent days have killed dozens of people on both sides of the border. Pakistan is grappling with militant attacks that have increased since 2021, when the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan.
World
Petitions have been filed in Nepal’s Supreme Court challenging the formation of an interim government and the dissolution of parliament following last month’s uprising, a court official said on Wednesday.
Africa
Before the last weekend, most people in Madagascar had no clue who Col Michael Randrianirina was.
Africa
Evidence of the intentional targeting of civilians in el-Fasher amounts to war crimes, researchers say.
Africa
Mourners gather in Nairobi following the death of former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
Africa
A dominant figure in Kenyan politics for decades, Odinga made five unsuccessful attempts at the presidency.
Business
Bosses of the UK’s biggest energy suppliers were quizzed by MPs about support for their customers as prices rise.
Business
Business
Business
As workers start to miss pay, the impact of the shutdown will start to ripple out across industries.
Politics
The Cradock Four were killed by the security police while leaving Gqeberha in 1985.
Politics
Sibiya appeared before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee looking at concerns of national security.
Politics
Rafadi allegedly consistently asked Matlala for money.
Politics
Sibiya acknowledged the existence of many criminal syndicates in Gauteng.
Sport
Kaizer Chiefs in the Democratic Republic of Congo this weekend to face AS Simba in the CAF Confederation Cup, SABC will also make the trip.
Sport
BBC Sport looks at who may take the vacant places in Super League, which is expanding to 14 teams in 2026.
Sport
Orlando Pirates’ CAF Champions League dream continues against Saint Eloi-Lupopo, and SABC will deliver every moment live this Sunday.
Sport
Themba Zwane was seen celebrating with his Bafana Bafana teammates on Tuesday but will he be fit for AFCON in December?
Education
[FrontPageAfrica] Ganta, Nimba County — In continuation of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts and celebration of 13 years of community service in Liberia, ECO Bank Liberia has officially turned over a modern, fully equipped computer laboratory to the River View International Christian Academy (RICA) in Ganta City, Nimba County.
Education
Readers respond to a Page A1 article about the lack of class attendance at Harvard. Also: Canceling a report on threats; America today.
Education
[This Day] The university crisis is a consequence of official indifference, argues
Education
[Leadership] The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has emphasised the importance of financial literacy as a life skill and survival tool in today’s complex economy.
Lifestyle
Discover why plant parenting in South Africa is booming, from stress relief to stunning indoor jungles. It is a trend for all ages.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Entertainment
Titled Intlambululo, the album will be released on 24 October. Mandisi Dyantyis describes the album as ‘simple in nature’.
Entertainment
Entertainment
While the wire car is commonplace in South Africa, it doesn’t bring the community together in the same way it does in Philipstown, in the Karoo.
Entertainment
The actress announced her pregnancy a few days ago…
Science/Tech
The justices on the state Supreme Court heard arguments in a long dispute about whether the Tesla chief executive’s compensation was fair to shareholders.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader shares a report: On Wednesday, Pew Research Center published a survey assessing how parents in the US with children under 12 manage their kids’ screen time, which revealed that 61% of respondents overall reported their child ever uses or interacts with smartphones — including 38% of those with children under 2 years old. Much of this smartphone screen time is likely made up...
Science/Tech
From high-tech skin care to cool accessories, these are our favorite picks for the WIRED mom in your life.
Science/Tech
The best 100x crypto presale frenzy is lighting up 2025. With meme sensations like MoonBull, BullZilla, and La Culex charging ahead, plus heavy-hitters Monero, Avalanche, Ripple, and Hyperliquid, traders are clawing to join early. The market’s roar is louder than ever, and one project has stolen the spotlight. MoonBull’s presale is live at Stage 5, […]
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
The new all-electric SUV will slot in between XC40 Recharge and the flagship EX90.
Motoring
Health
A new analysis found that nearly 700 drugs approved for use in the United States depend on chemicals solely produced in China.
Health
The president’s call for removal of the metal from childhood inoculations set off alarms. About half of shots for polio, whooping cough and other diseases would be affected.
Health
Mike Nesbitt said a plan has been developed, but not yet been finalised, and will be published on Thursday.
Health
Sadag urges South Africans to fight mental health stigma through its ‘Go Green for Mental Health’ awareness campaign.
Nature
Eskom and the City of Johannesburg are still in discussions about how the metro will resolve its outstanding debt, says CEO Dan Marokane.
Nature
A peer-reviewed study, published in the journal Nature, found that the carbon emissions stemming from 111 of the world’s biggest fossil fuel producers resulted in at least $28 trillion in economic losses in the three decades to 2020, writes Nick Hedley.
Nature
The challenging global context has not deterred our commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership, writes the International Partners group.
Nature
Three organisations have partnered to showcase and display a block made from recovered glass and building rubble waste.