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Banyana must work for victory against Morocco – Ellis
The Atlas Lionesses will welcome their South African nemesis in the quarterfinals of the Womens African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) match.
‘I’ve grown used to taking criticism – Sibisi
He’s had to toughen up emotionally because of a barrage of criticism from Pirates supporters who sometimes unfairly criticize him as the weak link in the defense.
Japan orders evacuations as Typhoon Dolphin approaches, cancels 500 flights
TOKYO, Aug 7 (Reuters) – Hundreds of thousands of people in southwestern Japan were ordered to evacuate and more than 500 flights cancelled on Friday as slow-moving Typhoon Dolphin approached the region to bring violent winds, heavy rain and high waves.
Meta ordered to pay $567 million in New Mexico for teen mental health fund
Aug 6 (Reuters) – A New Mexico state court ordered Meta on Thursday to pay $567 million into a teen mental health fund and change how its platforms function for young users after finding the company is to blame for harming children’s wellbeing.
Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia wounds 11 civilians as kingdom warns of wider threat
RIYADH, Aug 7 (Reuters) – An attack by Yemen’s Houthis on southern Saudi Arabia wounded 11 civilians on Thursday, a military official said, as the kingdom warned that coordinated attacks by the Houthis and Iran-backed Iraqi militias were imminent.
Trump signs orders to limit US birthright citizenship, despite Supreme Court ruling
Aug 6 (Reuters) – US President Donald Trump signed two executive orders on Thursday in a new but narrower attempt to curtail birthright citizenship, once again challenging a provision of the US Constitution even though the Supreme Court rejected his previous effort.
AMABHUNGANE: Inside the SAPS investigation into former Prasa security chief Alexio Papadopulo
A court bid by Alexio Papadopulo to challenge searches carried out on 5 May 2026 at his residence and Prasa office reveals the first outlines of the police investigation into his alleged links with reputed crime boss Ralph Stanfield.
Four men arrested after violent disorder near Pontypool, police say
Police say three men have been taken to hospital following the incident, two of whom are in critical condition.
Spokane wildfire arson suspect waited for dry, windy day to start blaze, police say
Aaron Farinacci is accused of setting the Old Trails Fire, the largest of three burning around the city that have destroyed hundreds of buildings.
Sudan’s invisible children – born in war with no legal identity
Babies born as a result of rape are often unable to get a birth certificate, meaning a life-time of problems.
UK papers: ‘Tories to end social housing for foreigners’ and ‘Bottoms down’
The Conservatives’ social housing plans and Westminster City Council’s pub proposals lead Friday’s papers.
Some of Doge’s $110bn saving reports are wrong or lack evidence, US watchdog finds
A review of the body formerly charged with reducing government spending has found several issues with its calculations.
Meta fined $567m in largest child safety ruling against social media giant
A New Mexico judge ordered the Instagram, Facebook and Whatsapp parent company to pay another $567m for the way it has harmed children.
Lauryn Hill and Wyclef ‘in an amazing place’ as fans hope for new Fugees album after 30 years
Hill says the band have gone through “an incredible healing process”, raising the prospect of new music.
How a diary entry solved the murder of a missing man
A detective shares how a six-year long investigation brought answers to a family in turmoil.
Village sees 50 days without rain during summer heatwave
Wisley in Surrey has recorded no rain for 50 consecutive days – with little rain on the horizon as Matt Taylor from BBC Weather explains.
Argos is getting a makeover – but can it attract new shoppers?
The retailer has been around for 50 years but struggled to compete with newer rivals such as Amazon. Can its new owners turn it around?
CORRUPTION TRIAL : Ex-defence minister’s multimillion renovation payments ‘typical of money laundering’ — witness
Defence attacks a 33‑page financial report as flawed while witnesses describe repeated cash handovers to former defence minister Nosiviwe Mapisa‑Nqakula, who faces corruption and money‑laundering charges.
Trump again tries to limit US birthright citizenship with new executive orders
The executive orders ban birth tourism and expand the existing definition of people whose children are not eligible for US birthright citizenship.
COP VS COP: Has the Madlanga Commission vindicated Mkhwanazi? The case against Shadrack Sibiya
KwaZulu‑Natal commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s allegations find support as the Madlanga Commission refers Shadrack Sibiya for criminal investigation and possible SAPS disciplinary action.