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World number one Aryna Sabalenka sees her French Open title hopes vanish as she unravels in a crushing quarter-final defeat by Diana Shnaider.

Captain Ben Stokes insists England do not have to make a “massive change”, despite their 4-1 Ashes hammering in Australia.

EU, UK among 15 economies at 10% rate; SA, China, India, Australia face 12.5% tariffs

Suspects appeared in a Mozambican court over the murder of Mossel Bay couple Dina and Ernst Mara.

IEC Chairperson Mosotho Moepya says the initiative also strengthens regional cooperation.

Linen scarves, cotton aprons and dishtowels adorn the entrances to souvenir shops, many of which are run by Bangladeshis whose home country shares Portugal’s rich tradition of textile manufacturing.

Ukrainian drones struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg and set it ablaze, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, as the city hosted an annual economic forum promoted by President Putin.

From goats to hydraulic homes, US businesses are coming up with ways to mitigate the damage of wildfires.

The U.S. military said that Iran fired missiles at Kuwait and Bahrain that failed or were shot down, and that the U.S. launched strikes on an Iranian facility in response.

With a record 10 African sides in action at the 2026 World Cup, BBC Sport Africa picks out some of the players to watch from the continent.

The oil giant says the documents ignore the critical context of the complex operating environment at the time.

DR Congo’s international friendly against Chile in Spain next week is cancelled after authorities raise health concerns over the Ebola outbreak in the African nation.

Clashes break out against a planned US Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya.

ANC Chief Whip, Mdumiseni Ntuli briefed the media on Impeachment committee and immigration.

President Cyril Ramaphosa gives feedback on the Presidency’s budget vote in the National Assembly.

Jacob was one of the officers called to the Isipingo scene, where 541kg of cocaine was discovered

ATM says the Speaker met with the President’s lawyers after the ConCourt ruling on Phala Phala

BBC Sport explores whether spying is as regular an occurrence in Germany as Southampton boss Tonda Eckert claims.

BBC Sport’s Ask Me Anything team looks at which of this summer’s 2026 World Cups shirts may not be worn in matches

The FIFA World Cup begins on 11 June 2026, hosted across Canada, Mexico and the United States—the first time the tournament has been shared by three countries. It opens, however, in a world gripped by convulsions: war in the Middle East, war in Sudan, insecurity across the Sahel, and conflict and tension in many other […]

Nordic combined and parallel giant slalom face a decision on whether they will be part of the 2030 Winter Olympics.

DfE plans to withdraw funding for assistive software, saying it is now rarely needed due to ‘widely available free tools’

Disability campaigners have called on the government to halt plans to cut funding for specialist tech support for tens of thousands of disabled students in England.

Almost 10,000 people have signed a petition opposing Department for Education (DfE) proposals to withdraw...

One of Cape Town’s busiest shopping destinations, the Golden Acre Shopping Centre, is undergoing a major transformation.

Average property prices in a number of Cape Town’s luxury suburbs have more than doubled over the past five years.

Three-door Jimny now has the same specification as the five-door.

From Disney duets to wedding-night anthems, Bryson’s catalogue reads like a map of the heart. We revisit the songs that made him irreplaceable.

Donavan Don has replaced Dewald Human in the squad after Human sustained a knee injury in Spain last week.

Fire killed 21 at New Delhi hotel with one exit, poor ventilation. Victims include African medical tourists. Inquiry launched into norms.

Ofcom found the major phone networks were not providing good signal on trains, and train companies were slowing down wi-fi.

‘Comedyhacker’ Tobias Schroedel used AI to clone MC Clement Manyathela.

Absa has announced a significant renewal of its long-standing strategic collaboration  with Salesforce, through a new three-year agreement that will support the bank’s growing focus on artificial intelligence, automation, and real-time data insights to create more personalised and efficient banking experiences for customers. This agreement extends across various business divisions with...

New cases of genital herpes are increasing in England, bucking an overall fall in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the latest data shows.

There are plans to move some maternity services to the Royal Liverpool – which could affect around 130 high-risk births each year

Regular weight training can significantly reduce the risk of early death, research suggests.