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Tuchel’s defensive gambles and what do they say about Alexander-Arnold?
England head coach Thomas Tuchel’s high-risk defensive selection for World Cup exposed by Tino Livramento’s injury as Trent Alexander-Arnold is snubbed again, says Phil McNulty.

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Security forces will ensure stability on June 30 — Ramaphosa
The president assures citizens govt is attending to migration issue

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German broadcaster removes TV intro after Elon Musk takes legal action
ZDF TV responded to a “cease and desist” letter after the tech trillionaire condemned the broadcaster’s “outrageous lies”.

South Africa
Arts community in Cape Town remembers jazz pioneer Abdullah Ibrahim
The 91-year-old died in Germany on the eve of South Africa’s Youth Day.

South Africa
‘Jub Jub’ released on R5 000 bail after e-hailing incident
Molemo ‘jub Jub’ Maarohanye was arrested, on 14 June 2026
South Africa
SA increases pledge in response to Ebola outbreak
SA increases pledge in response to Ebola outbreak
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that South Africa will increase its financial contribution to the Ebola response effort to US$13.5 million, reaffirming the country’s commitment to supporting African nations affected by the outbreak.
President Ramaphosa, in his capacity as the African Union Champion for Pandemic Preparedness,...

South Africa
Body of Zenande Chiloane found in Crocodile River
This follows a nine- day search for his body in the river.

World
Drones create the first-ever FIFA scoreboard in Seattle sky
BBC reporter Max Matza is in Seattle, Washington, witnessing 400 drones light up the night sky and display the score of the Egypt vs. Belgium match.

World
Venezuela signs deal with US energy giant to rebuild power grid
The deal with General Electric is the latest sign of co-operation between US firms and Venezuela’s interim government.

World
France’s oldest female detainee, 79, goes on trial for in-law’s grisly murder
A dismembered body found in a chain-bound trunk in the Seine in 1995 was only recently connected to the defendant by DNA evidence.

World
Somaliland opens Jerusalem embassy after Israel’s recognition of its independence
The move comes six months after Israel became the first country to recognise the breakaway East African state.

Africa
Cape Verde hero ‘convinced by team-mates not to retire’
A friend of Vozinha said the Cape Verde goalkeeper’s starring role in the World Cup game against Spain “couldn’t have happened to a nicer person”.

Africa
Nigerian army frees widow of ex-general who died in captivity
Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar and his wife Amina were abducted in north-west Nigeria at the end of last month.

Africa
DR Congo medics mark rare Ebola recovery with song and dance
Survivors are bringing hope to health workers struggling to control the outbreak.

Africa
‘Greatest feeling ever’: Cape Verdeans tell BBC of joy at holding Spain to draw
The streets of the capital, Praia, shook with wild celebrations as the small island nation held Spain to a shock 0-0 draw.

Business
Struggling Pizza Hut chain to be sold for $2.7bn
The decision comes after a prolonged period of difficulty for the chain, which has faced increasing competition from a range of rivals.

Business
Musk’s SpaceX buys AI coding start-up for $60bn days after IPO
Elon Musk’s rocket company has agreed to buy Cursor, which uses AI to automate the process of writing code.

Business
Funds available to help with back-to-school costs
Applications open for funding to help families with the cost of school essentials.

Business
Why is Thames Water in so much trouble?
Thames Water’s lenders have submitted a new rescue plan to save the firm, but how did it end up in this state?

Politics
Six injured at EFF Youth Day celebrations
Six people have been injured and taken to hospital at the EFF Youth Day celebration in Tshwane

Politics
Africans should never be divided: Malema
Malema addressed supporters at the party’s June 16 Rally at the Union Building in Pretoria.

Politics
Zuma urges people not to give up the right to vote
Zuma says some residents are no longer interested in participating in the elections

Politics
President can’t escape Phala Phala inquiry: Malema
President filed an urgent application in court to interdict Parliament’s impeachment committee.

Sport
Werro wins again as Broeders-Bol shines on 800m debut
Audrey Werro misses the women’s 800m record as two-time 400m hurdles world champion Femke Broeders-Bol impresses.

Sport
Sri Lanka stun NZ to put title defence on the brink
Watch highlights as Sri Lanka deliver a shock blow to New Zealand’s hopes of defending their Women’s T20 World Cup title after a shock five-wicket defeat in Southampton.

Sport
Moutet swears seven times in live BBC interview
Corentin Moutet says he “hopes you guys didn’t get offended” after swearing seven times in a live BBC television interview at Queen’s.

Sport
Nilakshi de Silva stars in commanding display against New Zealand
Watch the best moments from Nilakshi de Silva’s unbeaten 54 as Sri Lanka beat New Zealand with two balls to spare in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup at Southampton.
Education
12 Injured, Possibly by Electricity, at Canadian Water Park
Ten middle school students and two others sustained serious but not life-threatening injuries at Cultus Lake Waterpark in British Columbia, officials said.
Education
Trump Administration Shifts Special Education Programs to Health Department
Officials announced that the Education Department’s civil rights office would also be broken off, the most aggressive move yet to dismantle the department.
Education
Angola: Minister of Health Reiterates Commitment to Specialized Training
[ANGOP] Luanda — Angolan Health Minister Sílvia Lutucuta reaffirmed today in Luanda that investing in specialized training for professionals in the sector represents a decisive step towards building a modern, efficient National Emergency Medical System prepared for current challenges.
Education
Best-Selling Memoirist Sues Classmate Who Said She Used Her Story
Amy Griffin contended that she was defamed when a former classmate accused her in a lawsuit of appropriating parts of her story of being sexually abused for “The Tell.”

Lifestyle
Jub Jub gets bail after urgent public holiday application
Jub Jub was granted bail on Youth Day after he was accused of attacking an Uber driver he believes made a move on his girlfriend.

Lifestyle
KZN’s R2.2 billion 5-star resort: Opening date, more
Club Med South Africa is set to open the doors of their new 5-star resort in KZN, costing R2.2 billion this July.

Lifestyle
Like father, like son: Prince George to attend Eton College
Britain’s Prince George will attend Eton College from September, following in the footsteps of his father and heir to the throne Prince William.

Lifestyle
Babes Wodumo’s Red Bull performance draws major applause! [video]
Gqom Queen, Babes Wodumo, drew major applause during her electrifying performance at the Red Bull Symphonic event in Johannesburg.

Entertainment
Daily Lotto results: Tuesday, 16 June 2026
A R000 000 jackpot is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto results for 16 June 2026.

Entertainment
WATCH: PowerBall and PowerBall Xtra results: Tuesday, 16 June 2026
R167 million in jackpots are up for grabs! Here are your PowerBall and PowerBall Xtra results for 15 June 2026.

Entertainment
PowerBall and PowerBall Xtra results: Tuesday, 16 June 2026
R167 million in jackpots are up for grabs! Here are your PowerBall and PowerBall Xtra results for 16 June 2026.

Entertainment
In case you missed it: Youth laughing stock | Malema calls ANC youth mentally disturbed | Ramaphosa dismisses June 30 deadline
Catch up on the biggest stories this Tuesday, 16 June 2026, in our simple daily news update.

Science/Tech
Why the Reflecting Pool Is Full of Algae After Trump’s Renovation
Warm weather has fueled a bloom that National Park Service workers are trying to kill using everything from hydrogen peroxide to nanobubbles ahead of July 4 celebrations.
Science/Tech
SpaceX To Acquire AI Coding Startup Cursor For $60 Billion
SpaceX has agreed to acquire Cursor for $60 billion in stock, adding the popular AI coding assistant to Elon Musk’s newly public aerospace-and-AI conglomerate. CNBC reports: Cursor built a popular AI coding tool that helps software developers generate, edit and review code, and the company has experienced explosive growth since its founding in 2022. In November, Cursor said it crossed $1...

Science/Tech
‘Dangerous’ AI Models Are Coming No Matter What
The US government crackdown on Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 hides a glaring truth: AI models with advanced hacking capabilities will soon be the norm.

Science/Tech
Nimble’s New Modular Power Bank Can Be Shared With a Friend
Nimble’s thoughtfully designed SharePower is a modular power bank you can share with a friend.
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Health
How an ovary syndrome led to Bake Off star’s fame
Now a successful TV presenter, Briony May Williams said she started stress-baking when she became ill.

Health
Witnessing joy amid the death: BBC travels to epicentre of Ebola outbreak
There are glimpses of happiness in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s fight against the virus that has killed more than 170.
Health
Kennedy Orders Woman to Stay in Hantavirus Quarantine, Despite C.D.C. Recommendation
Others who were in the facility have been allowed to return to their homes in recent weeks for monitoring by local health officials.
Health
How Kratom, an Addictive Gas Station Drug, Found Allies in Trump’s Cabinet
With support from Markwayne Mullin and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the kratom industry is pursuing a potentially lucrative policy. Mr. Mullin owns equity in a company that could benefit.