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Rescuers race to find survivors in the rain after a landslide in China kills at least 8 people
Rescue crews on Saturday raced to find survivors from a landslide in the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing
SATURDAY, 18 JULY 2026, 10:25

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Rescue crews on Saturday raced to find survivors from a landslide in the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing
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This edition of the Weekly Wrap unpacks the controversy around Tony Leon’s lobbying firm, reveals how Sascoc helped siphon R25-million meant for South Africa’s Olympic team, and offers a welcome escape into the surprising joy of birdwatching.

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European champions Spain will face World Cup holders and South American champions Argentina in the final. How do they compare? BBC Sport takes a look at the numbers.

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Linda Mtoba says her six-year-old daughter was the inspiration behind her going under disguise for season three of ‘The Masked Singer SA’.

South Africa
The WC Mobility Department will offer free vehicle checks for public transport as schools reopen

South Africa
Three people killed and several injured after minibus taxi overturn at Hilltop in Mpumalanga

South Africa
Chef Andile Somdaka recalls cooking meals for Madiba and the life lessons Mandela shared

South Africa
Godongwana says Treasury has the right to withhold equitable share transfer of municipalities

World
The blaze has destroyed more than 100 homes in Drammen and has spread to a nearby forest, authorities say.

World
“Anya” gives the BBC a rare account of how sex-criminal financier Epstein lured and abused his “assistants”.

World
Sonam Wangchuk had urged people to join a protest march to parliament on 20 July.

World
Hannah had used her mother’s maiden name on her social media for years before she legally made the change.

Africa
There have also been several unsuccessful attacks in a region where piracy appears to be making a comeback.

Africa
Eleven people, including children, died in the fire that also injured 19 others.

Africa
Camilla Alhassan alleged without evidence the president had conducted a ritual to help win an election.

Africa
The 2026 World Cup saw Africa send its largest ever contingent to the finals, but five sides were eliminated by late goals as underdogs Cape Verde impressed.

Business
Soms families have had problems claiming back cash as part of the pilot scheme.

Business
Households reliant on heating oil as a fuel source say better regulation of pricing is needed.

Business
Great Yarmouth has some of the highest levels of problem debt in the country, but help is at hand.

Business
Emma joins Nuala McGovern to discuss her book Start With Yourself: A New Vision for Work and Life.

Politics
The DA says the public was not consulted regarding the electricity tariffs.

Politics
The party says it’s shocked that the two were cleared by the SAPS internal disciplinary process.

Politics
DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has called the state of infrastructure in Johannesburg.

Politics
The Freedom Front Plus is expected to launch its election manifesto on the 5th of September.

Sport
Chelsea’s newest goalkeeping prospect, Mike Penders, is from the same production line that produced the legendary Thibaut Courtois.

Sport
NFL players start a social media campaign to support a call by their players union for more permanent grass fields following the World Cup.

Sport
Will you get today’s player in as few attempts as possible?

Sport
Spain defender Aymeric Laporte claims World Cup final opponents Argentina are a team that “likes to leave a mark on their opponents”.
Education
[Nile Post] The Government of Egypt has resumed offering scholarships to Ugandan students after a suspension that lasted several years, with 23 students already selected to study at the prestigious Al-Azhar University in Cairo.
Education
[Nile Post] JINJA CITY — The Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs, Mercy Faith Lakisa, on Thursday led police detectives and government officials to Multiple Junior School in Jinja City following allegations of continued corporal punishment at the institution.
Education
[FrontPageAfrica] Dimeh Town, Bomi County — In Dimeh Town, Bomi County, a community woven into Liberia’s cultural fabric, Kick For Christ Liberia has completed a six-year journey with the dedication of the R. Joanna Weeks Reeves School and Community Center.
Education
[FrontPageAfrica] Gbarnga — Deputy Minister of State for Administration and Deputy Chief of Staff to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr., Bill McGill Jones, has challenged graduating students of Bong County University to transform their academic achievements into meaningful national service, urging them to become innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders committed to rebuilding Liberia.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
South African content creator Mbuyiselo Vilakazi shared his insightful analysis of ‘Izingane Zes’thembu’s’ 4th season.

Lifestyle
Woolworths has cheekily responded to being name-dropped during the Madlanga Commission into police corruption…

Lifestyle
Two-year-old Milano Jayson Tlali disappeared without a trace from the Wemmer Pan Lake in Johannesburg last month. Here’s what we know…

Entertainment
Motorists are advised to take precautions.

Entertainment
‘His extraordinary achievements transformed the way the game was played and inspired generations of cricketers.’

Entertainment
The visitors to South Africa are in transition, as the Boks were in 2018.

Entertainment
Reimagined Sport represents the entry point of the double cab V6 Ranger line-up.
Science/Tech
Researchers say a meteorite that crashed through the roof of a Hillsborough, New Jersey, home in 2024 contains unusually pristine evidence of salty fluids and organic chemistry from near the surface of a primitive asteroid. “A forensic study of the fragments revealed that they contained preserved bits from near the surface of a primitive asteroid, where it experienced concentrated salty fluids...

Science/Tech
New York, NY (PinionNewswire) — Sequentum Cloud has won the 2026 CODiE Award for Best No-Code/Low-Code Platform in the Developer & AI Technology track, announced on July 15, 2026 (https://codieawards.com/win ners). The win follows two consecutive years as a CODiE Finalist. In 2025, Sequentum Cloud was recognized in the Best Financial & Market Data Solution […]

Science/Tech
Find the best SteelSeries coupon codes, promo codes, and discount codes for May 2026. Get deals on headsets, keyboards, and mice, including first-order and student discounts.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the New York Times: Australia will require large data centers powering artificial intelligence to generate as much power as they consume, and ensure that creative professionals retain control over work that may be used to train A.I. systems, as the government sets up guardrails over the rapidly growing industry. The announcements on Wednesday in a speech...
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Health
The F.D.A. is planning to inspect farms and a lettuce shredding facility to determine how lettuce supplied by the produce company Taylor Farms to Taco Bell became contaminated and where it was shipped.

Health
Cases caused by the amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, have numbered in the hundreds since 1960 – but it can quickly prove fatal if not diagnosed correctly.
Health
Wildfire smoke can contaminate the air inside a home, but there are measures you can take to make your indoor environment safer.

Health
All newborn babies in England will be tested for the genetic disease spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), as part of a major study.