De Zerbi’s ‘ultra’ roots and the Brescia connection at Spurs
Roberto de Zerbi says he was born an ultra, raised on the Brescia curva alongside his father – and he has carried those roots to north London.
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Satellite images show impact of heatwaves and drought on UK landscape
BBC Verify’s analysis indicates “vegetation stress” in many areas, which may affect wildlife and farming.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: Black Burns Fast: The local film reimagining the representation of queer, black girlhood
With its charming portrayal of a queer love story, the debut feature from South African filmmaker Sandulela Asanda is redefining queer representation by celebrating the playfulness of adolescence.
UK rapper Yung Filly found not guilty of raping woman after Australian show
The rapper had been accused of sexually assaulting a woman after performing in Perth in 2024.
Fifa says ‘nobody selling football’ as it presses ahead with investment plan
Football’s governing body plans to continue the consultation process after Uefa threatens to boycott World Cups.
2026/27 PSL season preview: Downs certain to haunt Bucs for title
The eagerly anticipated 2026/27 Premiership season kicks off tomorrow, and many want to see if Orlando Pirates’ league success of last term, which ended Mamelodi Sundowns’ eight-year dominance, was meritorious.
SOWETAN | Cheers to more years of fine storytelling
As Netflix continues to innovate, it remains a driving force in shaping South African culture and the entertainment industry.
OLAYIKA ADENIYI AND EBENEZER DUROJAYE | SA should stop romanticising women’s exhaustion this Women’s Month
True empowerment requires transforming the systems that force women to compensate for institutional failures, not simply applauding their endurance, write Olayika Adeniyi and Ebenezer Durojaye
Late pantsula pioneer Buru Mohlabane’s dream lives on
The pair unpacks to Sowetan the importance of honouring Mohlabane, preserving pantsula culture and breaking stereotypes in dance.
SIBONGAKONKE SHOBA | Brace for MK Party instability to reach councils
All the best to the people of KwaZulu-Natal, many of whom are likely to be living in municipalities governed by the MK Party later this year.
MEDUPI LAMOLA | Why SA’s greatest competitive advantage lies at home
The imposition of a 12.5% US tariff on selected South African exports highlights how global trade is increasingly shaped by geopolitics rather than economics, impacting sectors vital to jobs and competitiveness, writes Medupi Lamola
Idac prosecutor Ramsamy shreds Johnson’s testimony to pieces
Former directorate head urged Ramsamy not to attend the ‘sh*t-show’
Death toll from Japan earthquake rises to 34
KUMAMOTO, Japan, July 31 (Reuters) – The death toll from a powerful earthquake that hit southwestern Japan earlier this week rose to 34 on Friday from 25 previously, the Kumamoto prefecture government said in a statement.
Blast at Pakistan coal mine complex kills at least 18
QUETTA, July 30 (Reuters) – At least 18 coal miners were killed after an explosion buried parts of a mining complex in Pakistan’s Balochistan province on Thursday, the Balochistan government said.
Anthropic says Claude AI hacked three companies during cyber tests
July 30 (Reuters) – Anthropic said on Thursday its AI model Claude hacked into the systems of three companies during testing after a configuration error gave it internet access, days after rival OpenAI disclosed a rogue-agent episode involving AI firm Hugging Face.
Trump says deal reached to disarm Hamas, Israeli support for plan remains uncertain
CAIRO/WASHINGTON, July 30 (Reuters) – US President Donald Trump said talks in Cairo between mediators and Hamas leaders on Thursday have led to a phased disarmament agreement in Gaza, but a Hamas official described the deal as a draft and US officials said Israel was skeptical the militant Palestinian group would surrender its weapons.
The Papers: ‘Cruel summer’ and ‘Football’s staying home’
Fires rage near nuclear plant in Suffolk and Uefa mulls World Cup boycott – Friday’s papers.
Teen hackers tell BBC how police are helping them use their skills for good
Cyber Prevent is targeting predominantly boys and young men at risk of being drawn to cyber criminality.
What your summer reading list says about you
Just picked your holiday book? Our choices can subconsciously reveal important parts of our personality, studies show.
Anthropic says AI models hacked three firms during tests
It comes just days after rival OpenAI said rogue AI agents had breached other firm’s networks.
Watch: Moment empty building collapses in New York
Surveillance video shows the building – which was under construction – crumbling over and sending debris spilling onto a road.