Khoukhi heads home late equaliser for Qatar against Switzerland
Qatar’s Boualem Khoukhi heads home an equaliser in added on time as his side earn their first ever World Cup point against Switzerland in San Francisco.
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Was there an offside in build up to Switzerland penalty?
Breel Embolo puts Switzerland 1-0 up against Qatar from the penalty spot, after the Swiss were awarded a penalty with Remo Freuler appearing to be offside before he was fouled by Qatar goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney ‘back home’ on two-day visit to Ireland
He, and his wife Diana Fox Carney, arrived at Dublin Airport at about 10:00 local time and met Taoiseach (Irish PM) Micheál Martin.
The nuclear challenge at the heart of Trump’s Iran negotiations
US officials say the deal will lead to the destruction of Iran’s enriched uranium, but details are still to be worked out.
NORTH STARS: Ambitious Morocco lead the World Cup charge for Africa
Senegal, Morocco, Egypt, Ghana, Algeria, Tunisia, Ivory Coast, Cape Verde, South Africa and the DRC are the continent’s representatives at the soccer showpiece.
SPECIAL REPORT: Cyril Ramaphosa recycles old plans as anti-foreigner pressure mounts
The President is trying to wrest control of the immigration debate from xenophobic groups, but his response relies on existing policies and proposals that rights groups have criticised.
EDUCATION: Wading through all the mumbo jumbo to just get back to basics
Schools need well-designed curriculums implemented by respectful, dedicated teachers.
Resident doctors cancel strike after new offer from government
The walkout had been due to start at 07:00 BST on Monday and last all week.
By-Electioncast: Could Restore Britain Help Andy Burnham Win?
A new poll suggests the party could steal a significant number of voters from Reform UK.
US-Iran deal scheduled to be signed on Sunday, says Trump
Before the US president’s comments, Iran expressed caution about the exact timing.
Fight is on for Hamilton as he and Russell reset successfully
Lewis Hamilton says “the fight is on” as he and fellow Briton George Russell prepare to start at the front in the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
News24 | How a small market on Helen Zille’s lawn became one of Africa’s leading farmers’ markets
The Oranjezicht City Farm Market in Cape Town has grown from a small vegetable farm on abandoned bowling greens to one of the leading farmers’ markets on the continent.
Molly Russell’s dad says PM rushing social media restrictions ‘deplorable’
Father of a teenager who took her own life after viewing harmful content says plans appear to have been brought forward for a “political reason”.
Street-smart Australia thump sloppy Proteas in World Cup opener
SA produce error-strewn display in World Cup opener
Fulham in talks to appoint Arbeloa as Silva’s replacement
Fulham are in talks to appoint Alvaro Arbeloa as a replacement for outgoing manager Marco Silva.
MAHLATSE’S DAILY WORLD CUP TALKING POINT | Bafana turn attention to World Cup clash against Czechia in Atlanta
Bafana have turned their attention to their 2026 Fifa World Cup clash against Czechia in Atlanta where they will be out for a positive result and to get their campaign back on track.
Australia begin World Cup with crucial win over SA
Australia open their T20 World Cup campaign with a crucial 65-run victory over fellow contenders South Africa to lay down an early marker.
Mzansi performers make their mark at World Cup
South African music took center stage at the FIFA World Cup opening match in Mexico City, where Tyla and the Mzansi Youth Choir delivered a powerful rendition of the national anthem.
Meet the ‘Rassie Erasmus of boxing’ building Olympic dreams from a tiny Eastern Cape gym
A South African boxing coach has been quietly producing champions from KwaNobuhle for over 20 years. Now, thanks to a remarkable international partnership, Mazizi Vumazonke has his sights set on the LA 2028 Olympics.
Why football is called ‘soccer’ in the US and Canada
Football is life for millions of fans around the world, but in two World Cup co-host nations, they tend to call it by a different name.