With fighting spirit, South Korea’s beauty triumphs over Czech set-piece beasts
Koreans showing trademark indomitable spirit with a come-from-behind victory to join Mexico atop Group A
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News24 | Trump eyes Iran’s Kharg Island, but taking it could hurt US troops, warn analysts
US President Donald Trump said he wanted to take over Kharg Island, Iran’s oil infrastructure hub.
PASSING THE TORCH: Soweto is setting the stage to remember the youth of 1976
Jozi My Jozi’s chapter in Soweto has organised a range of unforgettable events to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the uprising that changed South Africa.
Serena’s return excites Wimbledon officials
Wimbledon organisers said the return of 23-time Grand Slam singles champion Serena Williams to the sport was “exciting” as speculation mounts that the American could be given a wildcard for this year’s championships
News24 | Bafana’s World Cup shambles: Poor preparation, tactics leave SA on the ropes
The symptom of Bafana Bafana’s 2-0 loss to Mexico on Thursday is the individual mistakes that the team made, however, the cause lies in how the team prepared for this World Cup, writes Njabulo Ngidi.
Thai king’s eldest daughter dies, aged 47, after long illness, Royal Palace says
BANGKOK, June 12 (Reuters) – Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati, the eldest child of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn, has died at 47, the royal palace said on Friday, after multiple health problems and nearly four years in a coma.
Trump appeals court order to strip his name from Kennedy Center building
June 11 (Reuters) – US President Donald Trump’s administration on Thursday filed an appeal of a court order that required Trump’s name to be removed from the Kennedy Center and blocked the Republican leader’s bid to close the Washington performing arts venue for a two-year renovation.
Israeli firm BlackCore suspected of meddling in New York and Scotland votes, France says
PARIS, June 11 (Reuters) – Israeli firm BlackCore, suspected of interfering in France’s local elections in March, is also suspected of meddling in elections in New York City and Scotland, and operating in Angola and Togo, France’s disinformation detection service, Viginum, said on Thursday.
AMABHUNGANE: Betting battle joined: SA Reserve Bank probes Betway
Gambling giant Betway has disclosed that it is facing an investigation by the South African Reserve Bank.
News24 | FRIDAY BRIEFING | Joburg doesn’t need saving – it needs governing
As the city buckles under financial mismanagement and crumbling infrastructure, should business be stepping in?
DISASTROUS START: Bafana Bafana’s opening match drought in World Cups continues after Mexico horror show
Two red cards and zero goals. That’s the summary of South Africa’s first World Cup match in almost two decades as they fell 2-0 to Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 edition.
News24 | Bafana player ratings | Mbokazi held firm, most went into hiding in messy World Cup opener
When the whole world was watching, Bafana Bafana players went into hiding after losing their opening game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup 2-0 to Mexico at the Estadio Azteca on Thursday.