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It is possible that nobody alive today has watched more football than Marcelo Bielsa, the former Leeds United boss who will lead Uruguay at the World Cup.

Lamine Yamal is a key figure in Spain’s World Cup squad, but why is the 18-year-old quick to dismiss Messi comparisons?

Russia’s war in Ukraine will provide an unavoidable backdrop to the French Open women’s semi-finals – and possibly the final.

Makgotloe faces three charges, including defeating the ends of justice.

The accused allegedly insured victims and later killed them to claim insurance payouts.

Mogotsi was arrested on 15 May and is facing charges of defeating the ends of justice, among others.

Nhlamulo Sambo was killed on Sunday in Mossel Bay in the Western Cape.

BBC’s Will Grant got a first-hand look at security preparations in Monterrey, as the city gets ready to host four matches.

One person was killed and more than 60 injured in the Iranian drone strike on Wednesday.

Upon their return from Taiwan last month, the lawmakers were told that China had banned them for a year.

The bill to fund immigration agencies has been delayed by opposition to Trump’s ‘anti-weaponisation fund’.

A fifth man was discharged and acquitted by the court due to insufficient evidence against him.

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.

The oil giant says the documents ignore the critical context of the complex operating environment at the time.

DR Congo’s international friendly against Chile in Spain next week is cancelled after authorities raise health concerns over the Ebola outbreak in the African nation.

Volunteers in Leamington have launched a new type of library where you can borrow household items.

The rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds heaps pressure on those hunting for the natural gems.

Elon Musk’s space exploration company set a target price for buyers earlier than expected.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will host his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto at the Union Buildings.

On Wednesday, Jacob provided details about the drug interception at the Isipingo depot in KZN.

The league placed Tolashe on leave on Monday following its NEC special meeting over the weekend.

ANC Chief Whip, Mdumiseni Ntuli briefed the media on Impeachment committee and immigration.

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Since their first attempt in 1954 there’s always been some kind of misfortune lurking in the shadows for Scotland at World Cups, writes Tom English.

Chelsea’s former record goalscorer Bobby Tambling – who netted 202 goals for the club – dies at the age of 84.

Days after hinting at a possible resignation, Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou sent a heartfelt 227-word message to staff.

Stronger checks likely to be needed in England to safeguard reputation of GCSE, AS and A-levels, says Ian Bauckham

Cheating in exams could be magnified by the new generation of wearable hi-tech devices such as smartglasses or invisible earpieces, according to England’s qualifications watchdog.

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A little-known antelope that vanished from South Africa more than 200 years ago could become the latest species targeted for de-extinction.

An elderly Pinetown grant recipient says every time she asks a stranger for ATM help, she is robbed. Here is the story…

One comment buried in a Facebook thread just summed up South Africa’s unemployment crisis better than any statistic ever could.

Utility cites jobs and baseload power for revived nuclear proposal, but activists say squid grounds and Seal Point surf remain at risk.

The day of celebration turned to tragedy when a 12-year-old was killed on a secluded farm.

Maja Chwalinska became just the second women’s qualifier to reach the last four at Roland Garros in the professional era.

Critics say unilateral generosity and lack of enforcement pushed locals out of hospitality, construction, and retail jobs for decades.

Meta is leaning on its apps’ reach to pull companies’ ads and workflows onto one AI platform.

Memory prices have jumped sixfold in a year, squeezing margins on devices from phones to PCs.

Light from nearly 4m galaxies measured as it twisted and travelled through intergalactic space

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As scientists edge closer to new treatments for hair loss, Victoria Derbyshire examines what such breakthroughs could mean for women.

Women taking the drug tell the BBC it has given them their lives back.

New cases of genital herpes are increasing in England, bucking an overall fall in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the latest data shows.