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Crypto billionaires help Reform cement fundraising lead
The party received £7m from two overseas British crypto billionaires earlier this year, figures show

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Title Antonelli’s to lose, says team-mate Russell
George Russell says this year’s world championship is Kimi Antonelli’s “to lose” after the Briton’s retirement from the last race in Canada.
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Women boxers get in the ring to tackle the big issues affecting their lives
Known as the 1st Princess for Mrs Curve South Africa 2026, operates under the banner of EmpowerHER Experience Event.She said she chose boxing because she believes the code is an appropriate vehicle of helping deal with ager related issues.

South Africa
Bail bid for eight accused of insurance-related killings postponed
The bail application of eight accused of insurance-related killings has been adjourned to Friday.

South Africa
DA calls for probe into heart surgery deaths at Charlotte Maxeke
DA says overseas, if the mortality rate reaches 2%, an emergency investigation is launched.
South Africa
Committees support plan to tackle municipal debt owed to Eskom
Committees support plan to tackle municipal debt owed to Eskom
Parliament’s Portfolio Committees on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs and on Electricity and Energy have thrown their weight behind the creation of an inter-ministerial committee to address the growing crisis of financially distressed municipalities, particularly those burdened by escalating debt to...

South Africa
Mogotsi’s lawyers to appeal bail denial
Magistrate Annalise Tlhapi said the residential addresses provided by Mogotsi were incorrect.

World
Defiance in Beirut’s Hezbollah stronghold during fragile ceasefire
BBC correspondent John Sudworth reports from the Beirut stronghold of Hezbollah support, Dahieh.

World
Trump to nominate Blanche for attorney general on permanent basis
If confirmed by the Senate, Trump’s former personal lawyer would become the administration’s number one prosecutor.

World
Indian film union drops boycott call against Bollywood star Ranveer Singh
The producers of Don 3 had earlier complained that Singh’s alleged exit from the film had caused major financial losses.

World
Robodogs and Black Hawks – How one Mexican city is preparing for the World Cup
BBC’s Will Grant got a first-hand look at security preparations in Monterrey, as the city gets ready to host four matches.

Africa
Heavy gunfire in Somali capital as row over election delay escalates
The opposition has called for protests after the president’s term in office was extended by a year.

Africa
Four sentenced to death for attacking Catholic church in Nigeria
A fifth man was discharged and acquitted by the court due to insufficient evidence against him.

Africa
Seven African players to watch at World Cup 2026
With a record 10 African sides in action at the 2026 World Cup, BBC Sport Africa picks out some of the players to watch from the continent.

Africa
Shell pumped oil through Nigeria pipeline for years despite pollution evidence, documents show
The oil giant says the documents ignore the critical context of the complex operating environment at the time.
Business
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Politics
LIVE | MKP briefs media on outcomes of the National Officials meeting
MK Party leaders brief media on national meeting outcomes and latest developments within the

Politics
Madlanga grills Jacob on booking drug consignment at Isipingo police station
Gavin Jacob is on his second day of testimony at the Madlanga Inquiry.
Politics
News24 | Mbali Shinga’s expulsion fight with NFP postponed
The KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Pietermaritzburg has postponed the legal battle between expelled National Freedom Party member Mbali Shinga and the party, after the court directed the NFP to file its answering affidavit first.

Politics
LIVE | President Cyril Ramaphosa hosts Kenyan President William Ruto
President Cyril Ramaphosa hosts President William Ruto of the Republic of Kenya on a state visit

Sport
Shearer on Beckham, pressure and Argentina heartbreak
Alan Shearer reflects on his and England’s performances at the 1998 World Cup.

Sport
‘What were you doing?!’ – Smith’s moment to forget as England struggle
Jamie Smith chooses to leave the wrong delivery as he’s bowled by Kyle Jamieson for one, as England fall to 55-5 on the first day of the first Test against New Zealand at Lord’s.

Sport
Lindsey Vonn: ‘South Africa has my heart’
American alpine skiing great Lindsey Vonn has fallen in love with South Africa following a recent safari trip to the country.

Sport
Brighton expect second Spurs bid for Van Hecke
Brighton are expecting Tottenham to return with an increased offer after rejecting an initial £70m bid for Netherlands defender Jan Paul van Hecke.
Education
Nigeria: Police Deny Claim On Rescue of Abducted Oyo Schoolchildren, Teachers
[Premium Times] The Oyo State Police Command has dismissed a claim circulating on social media that the schoolchildren and teachers abducted from Ahoro-Esiele and Yawota communities in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State had been rescued.
Education
Namibia: Nanso, NSFAF Reach Deadlock in Disbursement of Funds
[Namibian] The Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) on Tuesday met with student body organisations to discuss ongoing delays in the disbursement of student tuition and non-tuition funds.
Education
Nigeria: Asohon, CPN Call for Immediate Release of Abducted Ibadan Pupils
[Leadership] The Association of Orphanages and Home Operators in Nigeria (ASOHON), Oyo State chapter, in collaboration with the Child Protection Network (CPN), has called for the immediate and safe release of schoolchildren and their headmistress reportedly abducted in Ibadan last month.
Education
Nigeria: Oyo Debunks Viral Video Claiming Release of Abducted Pupils, Teachers
[Leadership] The Oyo State Government has debunked a viral video circulating on social media claiming that pupils, students, and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area have been released.

Lifestyle
Gugu Gumede says her weight affected the roles she got
Gugu Gumede reveals how her weight influenced the acting roles she received and how her career has changed after losing 53kg.
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Lifestyle
Madlanga cop’s stolen coffee machine: BackaBuddy campaign raised R500k
Madlanga to half a mil richer: South Africans have flooded a BackaBuddy campaign to raise funds to buy Hawks Karl Sander a new coffee machine.

Entertainment
Three days in: Sizekhaya celebrates strong national response; first PowerBall multi-millionnaire and expanded National Lottery access
‘Our first few days have delivered tremendous encouragement.’

Entertainment
This is it: Toyota’s new small bakkie spied for the first time testing
Based on the spy video, the newcomer will use the Corolla Cross and not the RAV4 as a base.

Entertainment
German director Wenders pulls 1975 film over child nude scene
In a statement on his foundation’s website, Wenders apologised to Kinski and said that the Wim Wenders Foundation, which owns the film, is withdrawing it from all channels of distribution.

Entertainment
OPINION: Mexico trip would only reopen wounds for Bafana’s rejected six
Missing out on a world cup squad is not a minor disappointment, it is a crushing blow.
Science/Tech
Who’s Excited for SpaceX’s I.P.O.? Space Nerds.
Few are as delighted by the pending market debut as the vibrant community of space enthusiasts who want to push discovery of the final frontier.
Science/Tech
Gwynne Shotwell, Elon Musk’s No. 2 at SpaceX, Is the Company’s Steady Hand
Gwynne Shotwell, the president and chief operating officer, is the adult-in-the-room foil to Mr. Musk as SpaceX prepares for a blockbuster initial public offering.

Science/Tech
The biggest IPO ever is also one of the riskiest
Elon Musk’s SpaceX wants a $1.75-trillion valuation despite posting a near-$5-billion loss last year.

Science/Tech
Deepfake attacks surge as criminals target trust, not systems
Criminals are using AI to clone executives and trick employees into transferring millions – and trust, not technology, is the new target.
Motoring
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Motoring
GWM Ora 5 on the way to Mzansi
Further specifications, pricing and availability details will be announced at the official South African launch of the Ora 5 in July 2026.

Health
Could gut parasites be influencing your behaviour?
Could the parasite also impact human behaviour? Made in partnership with UKRI.

Health
Supporting each other through walking and talking
A young man from Darwen who lost his father realised he needed support so decided to start a walking group

Health
What a hair loss breakthrough could mean for women like me
As scientists edge closer to new treatments for hair loss, Victoria Derbyshire examines what such breakthroughs could mean for women.

Health
Breakthrough ovarian cancer drug offers patients more time and better quality of life
Women taking the drug tell the BBC it has given them their lives back.