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As the World Cup group stages come to an end, BBC Sport reporters pick their highlights so far.

African institutions must become conveners of knowledge exchange, connecting local realities with global relevance while remaining internationally competitive, writes Prof Linda Meyer

Police spokesperson André Traut says several occupants managed to flee during the attack and escape

The organisation has been assisting Malawian nationals who want to go back home with essentials

Religious groups together with civil society expressed their opposition to the protest action

The police were alerted about suspicious activities taking place on a plot outside the town

Thousands of forgotten news reports are reshaping our understanding of Aurangzeb and the Mughal world.

Strikes have killed at least one person, state media say a day after Lebanon and Israel signed a framework agreement.

The BBC travelled to a Caracas hospital that is treating people from the worst affected areas.

Germany, Denmark and the Czech republic are among the countries recording new all-time high temperatures.

The West African country’s junta accused the former colonial power of undermining its national interests.

Kinshasa accuses its neighbour of committing various violations since the 1994 Rwanda genocide.

BBC Africa travels to Cape Verde to examine how the surprise package of the 2026 World Cup is developing footballing talent on the archipelago.

The East African government says the move is necessary because of security threats.

The scheme will visit green spaces around Sheffield, with free food and drink also offered.

The US president says “Numerous European countries” have been discussing bringing in such a levy.

Dyokwe was shot and killed in Dunoon during last weekend’s voter registration campaign

Hill-Lewis says the proposed changes are part of a long-term strategy to strengthen the party.

The group which includes Mayor Mzwandile Feliti was found guilty of defying the party’s mandate

Delegates from across the country have gathered to chart the party’s future and elect new leadership

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South Africa play their first ever World Cup knockout game against Canada, 16 years after Bafana Bafana passed up the chance to progress at a tournament held on home soil.

Great Britain’s Ben Whittaker marks his American debut with an impressive second-round victory against Richard Rivera at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

Iran had a place in the last 32 of the World Cup snatched away from them at the last minute not once but twice.

I decided to combine my need to top the leader table with my daily step count – which is how I found myself walking 10 miles a day while reading out sentences in Japanese, German, Spanish and French

Hugh and I were driving from Washington, DC, to the Sea Section, our house on the coast of North Carolina, when I noticed a dot with legs traversing the hem of my untucked shirt. “There’s...

Go Cornish Celebration engages younger generation as council finalises strategy to boost everyday use of Kernewek

Seven-year-old Albie, a pupil at Trewirgie infants’ school in Redruth, did not hesitate when asked why he liked learning Kernewek, the Cornish language.

“We used to talk this way in the old days,” he said. “And I like speaking now. I enjoy the songs we sing, the Cornish books...

Rachel Kolisi reflects on the end of the second academic term as the children go on the annual June to July school holiday.

A new investigation into the loss of water flow at the St James Spring water collection point in Muizenberg will commence early next month.

Canadian sports commentators are trolling Bafana Bafana ahead of South Africa’s FIFA World Cup RO32 match against Canada on Sunday.

THIS is what US President Donald Trump has included in his welcome bag to South African refugee arrivals…

South Africa’s veteran Belgian coach Hugo Broos said reaching the last 32 meant “we can say already now that the World Cup is a success for us,”.

The SA U20 side delivered a masterclass in attacking rugby, scoring 15 tries, while they were also awarded a penalty try.

The reigning champions will be massive favourites to win and win big when they play the tournament debutants on July 3 in Miami.

The deaths have sparked national outrage and raised serious concerns about working conditions in the province’s public health sector.

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“I feel incredible, it was such an amazing lap,” said Russell. “I saw the yellow and did a big lift into the corner. It was a single yellow (flag) so it should be okay.”

Prof Christopher Balogun-Lynch was “pivotal” in the development of Milton Keynes University Hospital.

Carol Turansky says it was only discovered after she contacted the breast cancer screening unit.

Cardiac arrests have gone up during very hot weather, and it’s not just among the elderly and frail, experts are warning.

Researchers launch a “Laughter Lab” to explore how laughing can improve wellbeing and health.