New York businesses get ready to welcome influx of World Cup fans

One week ahead of the opening of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, business and restaurants in New York are preparing for an influx of fans and tourists ahead of the official start next week.

France stunned by Ivory Coast in World Cup warmup

Guéla Doué scored a goal and set up the winning strike as Ivory Coast surprised France â and Doué's brother in the French dugout â with a 2-1 victory in a World Cup warmup match Thursday

Romania: TV reporter flees live on air after drone explosion in ConstanÈ a

A live television report from Romania's Black Sea port of ConstanÈ a was abruptly interrupted on 5 June after a maritime drone exploded nearby, heightening concerns over the regional impact of the war in Ukraine.

Lebanon: UN clears debris in Dibbine after Israeli withdrawal

UN peacekeepers and heavy machinery entered the southern Lebanese village of Dibbine on 5 June to clear debris left by recent fighting.

Madlanga Commission | Hawks officer claims he was just following orders in R200m cocaine bust

PICS: Ramaphosa launches Lenacapavir rollout, says it offers 'hope' in fight against HIV/AIDS

URC semi-finals: Teams, kick off times

The Stormers and Bulls are in URC semi-final action on Saturday, and here are the team sheets and the kick off times to note.

Ireland stick with Andy Farrell until Rugby World Cup 2031

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has signed a contract extension that will take him to the end of the 2031 Rugby World Cup.

Great news for Gauteng motorists: E-tolls scrapped

Cabinet has approved a plan by the SANRAL to formally close the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP) e-toll system.

'You comply now and complain later': Cop grilled over 'unlawful' conduct in Port Shepstone cocaine seizure

The Hawks officer was also questioned about similarities between his affidavit and that of a senior official.

Disgraced ex-prince Andrew sublet royal cottages, UK auditors reveal

Audit reveals disgraced Andrew earned rent from cottages while living rent-free at Windsor mansion on symbolic peppercorn lease.

'The Masked Singer South Africa' finds a new home for season 3

The new season will premiere on 4 July.

World Environment Day: The great AI-climate paradox

The very tool being counted on to decarbonise our civilisation is fast becoming one of the most power-hungry infrastructure networks on Earth. Yet dismissing AI as a climate villain is to miss one of the most consequential opportunities of the decade

The cheapest climate defence we have is in the ground

Our wetlands, grasslands, rivers and the wildlife that hold them together are not a luxury to be funded once the urgent problems are solved. They are part of how we solve the urgent problems

Cabinet hands the Post Office a board, but not a bailout

New directors have been appointed to the board of an entity treasury won't fund and that nearly slid into liquidation.

Do we really need another 'family meeting' to talk about illegal immigration?

Critics say we don't need talk, just action from the president and his government.

Is this flu season more brutal than previous ones?

A GP warns that delayed treatment and poor hygiene habits are making things worse.

South Korea election chief quits after ballot shortage sparks blockade

Rho Tae-ak resigned as riot police cleared protesters from Seoul polling station after ballot shortage marred first vote under President Lee.

Rumors and mistrust persist over Ebola outbreak

As eastern DR Congo battles a new Ebola outbreak, rumors and mistrust continue to complicate the response.

One killed crossing flooded river in Western Cape