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Women’s Test Cricket
Highlights of day three of the Lord’s Test match between England Women and India Women.
DIGITAL FOUNDATIONS: Africa’s AI race will be won by businesses solving problems rather than chasing hype
With a focus on local needs and challenges, African businesses in sectors like fintech and healthcare are leveraging AI to create tailored, innovative solutions rather than chasing trends.
England have another level we can reach – Kane
Captain Harry Kane says England “have another level we can reach” as they bid to win the World Cup for the first time since 1966.
BUSINESS REFLECTION: Crossed Wires: AI and consciousness — a ghost in the machine finally emerges
The emergence of an unplanned ‘mental workspace’ inside Claude offers a chilling look at AI intent, while serving as a potential laboratory to unlock the mysteries of human consciousness.
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK: Capitec is training its sights on business banking target
The joke on the elevator ride to the 22nd floor of the Naspers building in Cape Town was that Capitec is not here to close businesses – as Daily Maverick previously reported – but rather to help businesses grow.
England facing defeat in Knight & Beaumont’s farewell
Tammy Beaumont and Heather Knight fall cheaply in their final innings for England as India close in on victory at Lord’s.
England want new coach before Pakistan – who could it be?
England will consider between six and 10 names as they look to replace Brendon McCullum as Test head coach, says ECB chief executive Richard Gould.
Major incident declared in Wales as firefighters tackle wildfires across UK
Residents near the Conwy fire have been evacuated, with at least 10 other fires across the UK this weekend.
She couldn’t get into university, but found a future under the bonnet
Paballo Maifo is among dozens of young people whose lives have been transformed through Soshanguve’s Kgabo Cars training programme
Andrew Flintoff’s Top Gear crash passenger sues BBC Studios
Expert driver Paul Rees is claiming personal injury, which BBC Studios is disputing.
WEATHER: Severe thunderstorms, hail and winds expected on MONDAY
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Monday, 13 July 2026.
SOCCER: Stories of Cape Verde and Norway vindicate World Cup’s expansion
Some say the tournament loses its significance with too many ‘lesser’ teams taking part, but Vozinha and Haaland would surely disagree.
Ryu claims second major of season at Evian Championship
South Korea’s Haeran Ryu says it feels like she was in an “unreal dream” after claiming her second major title in the space of two weeks by defeating Brooke Henderson in a play-off at the Evian Championship.
David Willey, esteemed BBC foreign correspondent, dies aged 93
Willey is best known for covering the Vatican, and reported on five popes during his long career.
Iran expands Gulf attacks as fighting with US threatens Strait of Hormuz shipping
Renewed strikes deepen fears over oil supplies and regional stability