On the Strait of Hormuz, BBC finds seized ships and shark fishermen as uneasy calm returns
The BBC visits Bandar Abbas to see how the US-Israeli war with Iran has affected everyday life in the port city.
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How the American Dream has survived 250 years, but only just
The American Dream has persisted since the days of the Founding Fathers, but faith in the ideal is fading
NHS to reward people who walk 30 minutes a day
The “marathon a month” scheme, developed with former Olympic medallist Sir Brendan Foster, will launch early next year.
Why Wonderwall has become England’s World Cup anthem
Post-victory singalongs between England fans and players have become a new tradition this summer.
‘Invisible man’ to Spain’s ‘most decisive player’ – Oyarzabal the hero again
Mikel Oyarzabal is perhaps not the biggest name in Spain’s World Cup squad, but the one who has so far shone brightest.
The French-born star carrying British hopes at Wimbledon
Arthur Fery is left carrying British hopes at the All England Club after becoming the sole home player to reach the third round.
England-Mexico one of four last-16 ties live on BBC
England’s meeting with Mexico is one of four World Cup last-16 matches to be broadcast live on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and across BBC Sport.
END OF THE ROAD: SA fail to make T20 World Cup final after underwhelming campaign
England 169 for 5 (Nat Sciver-Brunt 75, Nonkululeko Mlaba 2-25) beat South Africa 129 for 8 (Tazmin Brits 51, Lauren Bell 2-28) by 40 runs.
South Korean football is dead, say furious fans, as they demand sweeping reform
An early World Cup exit has triggered what some say is a long overdue reckoning for the Korean Football Association.
Sabrina Carpenter and Graham Norton spotted in NYC before rumoured Swift wedding celebrations
Stars have been spotted arriving in New York ahead of Taylor Swift’s rumoured wedding celebrations at Madison Square Garden.
Proteas’ iffy batting their downfall as England reach World Cup final
As happened previously against Australia and Pakistan, the lower half of the batting fell to pieces
At least eight arrests linked to forums that encourage drugging and raping women
The National Crime Agency says it has identified 270 individuals linked to the abuse websites.
Sciver-Brunt leads superb England into World Cup final
England roar into Sunday’s T20 World Cup final against Australia with a superb 40-run victory against South Africa at The Oval.
Ramaphosa’s failed promises — why a new anti-corruption commission is now crucial
The issue of dealing effectively with the corrupt in our midst is the most significant and urgent unaddressed issue of the yet-to-be-resolved issues raised by Cyril Ramaphosa at the beginning of his first term as President.
Xenophobic unrest — you cannot condemn the fire after you lit the match
While officials now condemn xenophobia, South Africa’s political establishment ignited this hatred by normalising the cruel, conditional treatment of foreign nationals during the Stilfontein mine disaster.
I take responsibility to fund defence plan extremely seriously, says Burnham
The Makerfield MP also rejects attacks on his economic stance, insisting he would not be “indisciplined” on finances.
JA WELL NO FINE: ‘Transition phase’: Nelson Mandela Bay metro says Aarto in force ‘in legal terms only’
The Nelson Mandela Bay metro said this week that while it should ‘in legal terms’ implement the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Act (Aarto), it is only in a ‘transition phase’ so as not to disrupt law enforcement in the metro.
HOPPY DAYS: The art of craft — Gqeberha’s RHBC scoops seven awards at African Beer Cup
Where can you find the best beer in Gqeberha? The Richmond Hill Brewing Company believes it has what you need — and it has the awards to prove it.
CHILD PROTECTION PART 4: Gqeberha gang violence forces families to raise traumatised children in SA’s murder capital
In South Africa’s murder capital of Gqeberha, families are forced to raise traumatised children under the constant terror of unpredictable gang crossfire. As drug networks target vulnerable young people, community leaders and activists warn that policing is failing to protect the next generation.
Secret location & sleep devices: England bid to combat noisy Mexico fans
England are taking precautions to ensure boisterous locals do not disrupt their preparations in Mexico.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING BATTLE: The truth of spatial apartheid — ConCourt delivers a history lesson to DA
A landmark Constitutional Court ruling confirms that Cape Town’s government perpetuates spatial apartheid, urging immediate action or equitable housing distribution in the city.