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Allende counting on Downs experience in Morocco to see off AS FAR
Masandawana have played in Morocco before against AS FAR in this competition last year. They also faced Wydad Athletic and Raja AC and Allende said they know what to expect.

Zoe Kleinman: Why the AI industry is the real winner of the Musk-Altman trial
The trial in Oakland, California has helped lift the veil on the AI sector – and the huge egos of the men at the heart of it.
News24 | 2026/27 URC fixtures unveiled: Lions host Leinster in Round 1, Stormers off to Ireland
United Rugby Championship organisers on Tuesday confirmed the fixtures for the 2026/27 season.

Defective vehicle brakes can affect your accident insurance claim
The Vehicle Testing Association, in association with the Retail Motor Industry Organisation, has urged motorists to look after their vehicles’ braking systems.

Victim or enabler? Epstein girlfriend who could face questions despite plea deal
Nadia Marcinko is relatively unknown but may soon be called before US legislators.
CALENDAR CHALLENGE: SA rugby player welfare reaching breaking point without global season alignment
Saru president Mark Alexander’s call for drastic change must be heard if the sport is to maximise its potential and address the issue of player welfare.
Starbucks Korea head fired after ‘Tank Day’ promotion sparks public uproar
The head of Starbucks Korea has been fired after a marketing campaign sparked public outrage and boycott calls for evoking painful memories of a brutal military crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in 1980.

FIFA World Cup: Ngezana OVERLOOKED by Bafana Bafana coach
Siyabonga Ngezana was a key member of the Bafana Bafana squad during the FIFA World Cup qualifiers but he will not go to North America.
Former Spanish PM Zapatero investigated in influence peddling case
MADRID, May 19 (Reuters) – Former Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero is being investigated for alleged influence peddling and related crimes, the country’s High Court said on Tuesday.Zapatero’s office in Madrid was being searched along with three other premises, the court said in a statement, adding that the former premier had been summoned to testify on June 2.Zapatero, a key...
Trump official helped secure US visa for fugitive Polish minister
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau instructed senior State Department officials to facilitate and approve a visa for a fugitive former Polish cabinet minister, allowing him to flee to the United States from Hungary, three people familiar with the matter said.
ICC prosecutors say Libyan suspect was notorious torturer
A 47-year-old suspect accused of overseeing one of the most notorious prisons in Libya was known as a ruthless torturer nicknamed “the angel of death” by detainees, prosecutors told judges at the International Criminal Court on Tuesday.
Four killed as Kenya fuel protests spark nationwide strike
Four people died and more than 30 were injured in Kenya protests over fuel price hikes.

MP failed by NHS appointed first maternity adviser
Michelle Welsh says she will work to push for “better, safer care for mothers, babies and families”.

Could history be rewritten? Guardiola, Man City and the 115 charges
With Pep Guardiola expected to leave Manchester City at the end of this season, how do the club’s 115 Premier League charges for alleged financial rule breaches potentially impact his legacy at the Etihad Stadium?
MALAIKA MAHLATSI | National government must takeover Emfuleni to end long-suffering of residents
Section 63 interventions have delivered measurable benefits in municipalities in all provinces where they have been implemented, writes Malaika Mahlatsi
Struggling with depression, anxiety, or relationship burnout? Ask a mental health expert anything
Mental illness affects so many, but finding practical, compassionate guidance can be a challenge. Daily Maverick Connect is opening the floor to your questions with a veteran mental health expert.

Another major South African business dumps UK: Here is why they are leaving
A top South African retailer has dumped United Kingdom operations, following in the footsteps of FirstRand.

Mongoya plans to repay Kruger with strong PSL performance next season
Kruger United coach Abram Mongoya aims to repay the club’s trust with a solid campaign

Stewart & Curtis in Scotland World Cup squad
Ross Stewart and Findlay Curtis are named in Scotland’s World Cup squad but there is no place for Lennon Miller.