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From security guard to author — How son’s birth inspired Mulaman to write children’s book
African-inspired tales carry lessons about courage, unity, resilience and identity
USA march on but will Balogun red card prove costly?
Mauricio Pochettino’s USA side set up a World Cup last-16 meeting with Belgium, but how costly will forward Folarin Balogun’s red card prove?
Canadian boy, 11, dies of rabies after waking to bat on his face
Rabies infections are rare in Canada. There have been 28 human deaths due to rabies in the country since 1924.
Belgium is the right choice for Rele – ex-Bafana keeper Keet
The Orlando Pirates and Bafana playmaker is joining Belgium side Royale Union Saint-Gilloise with the Buccaneers confirming that they have reached an agreement with them.
SA has been good to me since my arrival in 2017 — Simwaka
Having arrived here in 2017, Simwaka has fought 13 times and she won both the IBF Africa and WBF International titles in the bantamweight divisions.
US, Iran talks conclude in Doha, focused on Strait of Hormuz
DOHA/DUBAI/VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia, July 1 (Reuters) – Iran and the United States concluded a round of indirect talks on Wednesday with no sign they had made headway toward a lasting peace, focusing instead on issues that they said had been resolved when an interim agreement was announced two weeks ago.
New Zealand declares El Niño conditions, strong event likely
WELLINGTON, July 2 (Reuters) – Earth Sciences New Zealand declared El Niño conditions in the tropical Pacific on Thursday, warning impacts on the country’s weather are expected to intensify through the coming months.
Latest ever winner, comeback and controversy – Senegal’s remarkable exit
Late drama, controversy, history and heartbreak – the World Cup last-32 tie between Belgium and Senegal had everything.
‘Kane to the rescue’ and ‘defence black hole triples’
England Captain Harry Kane’s World Cup goals against DR Congo dominate Thursday’s front pages.
Don’t expect trackers to save your stolen car, experts say
Kia told the BBC UK law prevented its location tracking function being used to live track vehicles.
Apple butter, sightseeing and puppets: How UK is marking US independence milestone
As America turns 250 years old, people across the pond are running events of their own to mark the big breakup.
Third UK heatwave increasingly likely as 30C temperatures forecast
Temperatures are forecast to climb throughout the weekend, potentially leading to a heatwave being declared in parts of the UK
From Truman’s pension to Trump’s billions – a White House windfall unmatched by any president
The White House has refuted claims that Trump is profiting off the presidency and said he doesn’t have any conflicts of interest.
Lethal Weapon actor Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer’s diagnosis
The four-time Emmy winner said his movements, speech and memories have slowed since receiving his diagnosis.
Turkish police beat us with iron rods before we lost limbs to frostbite, Afghans say
The young migrants heading to Europe say they were stripped and had their hands tied in freezing temperatures.
No time for England to adapt to altitude – Tuchel
Mexico will have a “huge advantage” against England in the World Cup last-16 tie because of the altitude of the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, says head coach Thomas Tuchel.
Banned by Beijing, this comedian is taking his act to Chinese speakers abroad
Chizi, one of China’s biggest stand-up comedians, has found a new stage after falling afoul of China’s censors.