Remote town doesn’t have a bank anymore and the nearest is an hour’s drive away
When 84-year-old Maggie Dodd discovered that the last remaining bank in Lochgilphead was closing, she began to panic.
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‘Oh my word!’ – Cape Verde take shock lead against Uruguay
Cape Verde’s Kevin Pina scores the opening goal against Uruguay in their Group H match in the 2026 World Cup.
Ten-man Belgium remain winless after draw with Iran
Goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand made a string of impressive saves to keep alive Iran’s hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout stage for the first time, as they earned a hard-fought point against 10-man Belgium.
I was made to eat dog biscuits off the floor – pupils speak out after school abuse payouts
Former pupils describe staff pelting them with footballs and pouring pints of blackcurrant over them.
Family of driver killed in Bedford train crash ‘devastated’ by loss
Shaun Burton’s family say they are devastated, while a union leader calls his death “heartbreaking”.
Serena Williams to make singles comeback at Wimbledon
Serena Williams will make a surprise return to singles action at Wimbledon later this month after accepting a wildcard.
POLITICS: Weekend killings deepen fears over political violence ahead of elections
The killing of Nelson Mandela Bay councillor Sicelo Mleve and a DA councillor candidate in Cape Town has sharpened fears over political violence, with calls in Nelson Mandela Bay for security upgrades at ward offices, a programme initiated about three years ago, but stalled due to budget constraints.
William marks 44th birthday as royals celebrate Father’s Day
The Princess of Wales and the couple’s children share message for “the best papa in the world”.
Four-day extreme heat warning to begin on Monday as temperatures could hit 38C
A Met Office amber weather warning for heat comes into force on Monday and will now last through to Thursday.
RECORD BREAKER: Kapp steers SA to historic run-chase triumph, keeping World Cup dreams alive
South Africa 161 for 4 (Marizanne Kapp 81*, Shree Charani 3-24) beat India 158 for 7 (Shafali Verma 31, Marizanne Kapp 2-27) by six wickets.
The questions facing England after awful fortnight
As English cricket deals with the fallout of an extraordinary two weeks, BBC cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt explores the questions hanging over the entire England set-up.
TENNIS: Serena Williams handed a Wimbledon Singles wild card, reigniting Grand Slam comeback excitement
Serena Williams makes a sensational return to Wimbledon Singles after a four-year break, grabbing the last wild card slot and reigniting excitement for the Grand Slam tournament.
SA farmers and agribusinesses are in a pensive mood
South Africa’s agricultural sector boasts impressive export figures and job growth, yet farmers fear global instability, disease outbreaks and rising input costs.
Rare earth: SA’s Succulent Karoo and other exceptional landscapes deserve our duty of care
Places of exceptional ecological, cultural and social significance demand exceptional care. The situation unfolding in the Succulent Karoo demands that we ask whether we are capable of governing such places with decisions grounded in law, evidence, accountability and genuine regard for those who may be affected, including future generations.
Trump and Iran’s negotiator trade warnings as talks held in Switzerland
The US president, who is not at the talks, threatens to attack Iran if it does not restrain Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Lamine Yamal shows why this could be his World Cup
Spain looked an instantly better team with Lamine Yamal in the side, with the 18-year-old showing why this could be his World Cup.
Ethiopian prime minister’s party gets another big parliamentary majority
NAIROBI, June 21 (Reuters) – Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party won another large parliamentary majority in this month’s elections, results released by the national election board on Sunday showed.
XENOPHOBIA: SAPS on standby as anti-immigrant marches draw tiny crowds in Cape Town
With a looming 30 June deadline, the police are on alert as protests against undocumented migrants grow, reflecting deep-seated concerns over jobs and crime in South Africa.
Majority of Britons disappointed by Brexit, according to ECFR poll
BRUSSELS, June 21 (Reuters) – Up to two thirds of British voters, across all party lines, believe Britain’s decision to leave the European Union in 2016 has had a negative impact on the country, a poll by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) showed on Sunday.
BUSINESS REFLECTION: Crossed Wires: Is Elon Musk history’s greatest philanthropist?
Elon Musk’s ambitions blur the lines between philanthropy and personal vision, as his trillion-dollar fortune aims to reshape humanity’s future, sparking debate over ownership and responsibility.