The 2026 World Cup becomes the fastest edition of the tournament to hit 100 goals since 1958 - with the landmark reached in the 33rd game. But what is behind the scoring spree?
Winger Jeremy Doku is criticised for saying he wants to leave Belgium's World Cup camp to be with his wife when she gives birth to their first child.
The Valkyries' defense will be a tough test for Wilson as she continues her assault on the record books
Gaethje intends to defend his 155-pound title after winning at the White House
‘What we think is exceptional, they consider normal’ Coach says Lamine Yamal fit to start against Saudi Arabia Luis de la Fuente urged people not to compare Lamine Yamal to Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona or “anyone”, but did compare him to Salvador Dalí and Michelangelo –…
Deniz Undav rescues Germany with his second-half double helping them to come from behind to defeat Ivory Coast and book their place in the knockout stages of the World Cup.
The Observer report said Starmer was discussing the matter with his wife at his Chequers country residence before making a final decision.
Blaze broke out in single-storey pavilion in New Zealand Way in White City on Saturday evening Three people have died after a fire at a building in London, the London fire brigade (LFB) has said. The fire service said it received reports of the blaze in New Zealand Way in White…
Newcastle United reject a bid from Tottenham Hotspur for midfielder Sandro Tonali of about £80m.
⚽️ World Cup kick-off: 8pm EDT/1am BST/10am AEST ⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail Alex From the early looks at Kansas City Stadium, this looks like it’ll be a heavily pro-Ecuador crowd. Not entirely surprising, as Curaçao has about the population of Macon,…
Wales legend Mark Hughes says he is "totally heartbroken" after the death of his son Alex aged 38.
For the first time in more than a decade, Germany will play in the World Cup knockout stages. Their 2-1 victory at the death over Côte d’Ivoire in a lively tie here on Saturday saw to that. Franck Kessié’s 30th-minute goal for Les Éléphants was cancelled out by Deniz Undav’s…
Harry Kane and Dan Burn were among the England players at a concert of US country music star Ella Langley, but had to leave early to make their curfew.
England put on an impressive batting display to defeat Scotland by 38 runs in their ICC Women's T20 World Cup Group Two match at Headingley.
Elite flyweights clash on Saturday in Las Vegas with a potential title shot on the line
Gary Lineker in familiar territory as he kicked off his ITV appearance with a light-hearted cameo as a presenter Gary Lineker was back in familiar territory on Saturday night as he returned to free-to-air TV and even kicked off his ITV appearance with a brief cameo as a…
Two veteran sluggers headline our top home run picks of the day for Saturday's MLB schedule
SportsLine's Kyle Marley reveals his picks for the UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Horiguchi card on Saturday on Paramount+
SportsLine's Martin Green reveals his Curacao vs. Ecuador best bets for their FIFA World Cup 2026 match on Saturday
England's batting sparkles again as the hosts close on a place in the T20 World Cup semi-finals with an 38-run victory over Scotland at Headingley.
Group 2: England, 200-5, bt Scotland, 162-7, by 38 runs Three wins out of three for hosts who top Group 2 England’s grudge match against Scotland at Headingley ended in a convincing win for the World Cup hosts by 38 runs, to ensure they maintained their position atop Group B.…
How to watch every memorable moment of the 2026 U.S. Open on TV or streaming live online
As we inch closer to the NBA Draft, all eyes are on the Bucks and two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo
The USGA increased its purse by $1 million for the 126th playing of the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills
The pair of star flyweights meet in a pivotal main event on Saturday night in Las Vegas
A teenage spectator has died in an accident at the Donegal International Rally on Saturday and the remainder of the event has been cancelled.
Some are suggesting Scott McTominay has not had the expected impact for Scotland at the World Cup, but is that fair on the Napoli midfielder?
A confidential draft PwC forensic report obtained by the Mail & Guardian has raised questions about the calculation used to settle the long-running Lanseria Airport dispute, findings that appear to lie behind the Public Investment Corporation’s decision to continue pursuing…
The incident reportedly took place on Saturday along the Isa–Bargaja road as troops advanced towards the community following a distress call from residents after an overnight attack by armed men. The post Suspected IED Attack: Soldiers Feared Killed as Convoy Strikes an…
Belgian’s decision sparked criticism in some quarters Norwegian defender followed son’s birth on video link Family life is intruding on the World Cup for some players in the shape of new arrivals, with Norway’s Leo Østigård following the birth of his first child by video link…
Watch every single shot from the biggest names in golf during the third round of the 2026 U.S. Open
Hunt overhauls rival to seal victory in 11.01 seconds Romell Glave celebrates first British 100m title For all that Britain possesses its fair share of truly world-class athletes, it is a rarity for two of them to line up in the same event. It is why the women’s sprints should…
Over three decades, the WNBA has silenced the skepticism it met upon its 1997 debut in a major way
Amy Hunt retains her British 100m title while Romell Glave becomes the men's 100m champion for the first time.
Iran said it has closed the Strait of Hormuz over ceasefire violations, citing Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, according to state media. U.S. Central Command released a statement stating that 55 merchant ships transited the strait on Saturday.
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A BrightRock study shows young South Africans view life insurance as complex, costly and hard to trust, despite recognising its importance. Key concerns include confusing terms, affordability pressures, and uncertainty about exclusions, highlighting demand for simpler and more…
Here are the latest MLB trade rumors, with the deadline six weeks away
France's cities produce millions of litres of urine every day. Most disappears into the sewer system. But some scientists are now saying what we flush away could help fertilise the country's fields – an eco-friendly way to reduce dependence on increasingly expensive and…
African and Caribbean leaders marked Juneteenth on Friday with a call for reparations from former slave-trading nations.
Writing on Truth Social, Trump said: "She is doing poorly in Italy with her level of popularity".
Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni has called out US President Donald Trump for "senseless", "constant, unprovoked attacks", as a row triggered by his claim she begged him for a picture escalates.
Ghana has been hosting a conference to advance the UN resolution declaring slavery the ‘gravest crime against humanity.'
The Karoo Donkey Sanctuary urgently calls for public support to combat the escalating threat of donkey slaughter for skin trade, jeopardising their vital rescue and advocacy work across South Africa.
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After two decades of delays, the colossal trans-Saharan gas megaproject to export Nigerian gas to Europe via Niger and Algeria is back in the spotlight with this month's announcement that construction of the Algerian section had rebegun. The pipeline, once completed, could…
The bridge is an important link between communities on the Welsh and English sides of the border.
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SpaceX's IPO did not just mint the biggest debut in market history and a trillionaire, but it also triggered a historic land grab in risky leveraged ETFs.
European leaders on Friday urged the European Commission, EU countries and relevant agencies to strengthen coordination in a fight against a €31 billion-worth illicit drugs market.
Department for Transport analysis suggests tiny economic boost would be outweighed by up to £62.5bn in trade-offs The economic boost from a Heathrow third runway could be a tiny fraction of previous estimates, government analysis shows, while the overall trade-off from the…
A French launch startup is scrapping the name of its rocket, apparently due to a trademark issue.
Shanghai Disneyland hit 100 million cumulative visitors in 2025, according to the company. It's a relatively new but important foothold in Disney's history.
Ghana is taking the growing call for reparations over the transatlantic slave trade a significant step further towards concrete action. Weeks after the UN called it the 'gravest crime against humanity", leaders from around the continent and the Caribbean were in Accra for a…
EU leaders agreed on Thursday to strengthen trade defences against a Chinese exports surge that Brussels views as a threat to European industry, while maintaining “constructive dialogue” with Beijing. The move reflects growing concern over the EU’s dependence on China, as the…
Emaa Hussen, 34, faces life in prison for allegedly trying to smuggle 320kg of meth hidden in bags of charcoal.
Drawing parallels with Donald Trump's presidency, this article explores the potential emergence of a similar leader in South Africa and outlines critical steps citizens can take to protect their democracy. It highlights dangerous leadership traits and the importance of voter…
Investors will now laser in on any signs that the central bank could hike interest rates against a backdrop of a buoyant stock market.
European Union leaders will debate on Thursday whether the bloc needs stronger trade defences to curb a surge of Chinese exports that Brussels sees as a threat to European industry and jobs.
Footage shows the moment an explosion at an oil refinery in Moscow caused a fuel storage lid to fly off. The explosion was caused by a Ukrainian drone attack where one of Moscow’s most important energy facilities was damaged for the second time this week Moscow oil refinery…
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Brussels on 17 June ahead of a European Union summit. Protesters call for sanctions on Israel and a ban on goods produced in Israeli settlements.
American oil giant joins South Africa’s first LNG import hub as coal-dependent economy races to secure future power supplies Business Insider Africa
Exclusive: Economists find Brexit caused 12% depression in UK exports, most of which is due to leaving single market Brexit has depressed UK exports to the EU by 12%, and rejoining the customs union would undo only a fraction of the damage, research shared with the Guardian…
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The European Parliament has approved cutting tariffs on many US imports to comply with a deal signed last year. US President Trump had given the bloc a July 4 deadline to meet its side of the deal.
Digital trade touted as a key driver of Africa’s economic integration at Biashara Afrika 2026 The Business & Financial Times
US targets Nigeria, South Africa and 5 other African economies in new tariff crackdown Business Insider Africa
Custard apple plants are prized for their hardiness but exporting their delicate fruit is difficult.
DRC just launched a $46.5m plan to turn one of Africa's great rivers into a trade corridor Business Insider Africa
The island less than 20 miles off Iran accounts for more than 90% of the country's oil exports.
Media an important cog in electoral democracy South African Government News Agency
As global powers race for Africa’s minerals, more nations are clamping down on raw mineral exports Business Insider Africa
Africa’s biggest economy is set to chart a roadmap with the U.S. amid soaring tariffs Business Insider Africa
The on-again, off-again tariffs between the United States and other countries are again under scrutiny, with the U.S. president not budging. VOA White House Correspondent Carolyn Presutti reports.
NEW YORK — Wall Street's sell-off hit a new low Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump's escalating trade war dragged the S&P 500 more than 10% below its record, which was set just last month. A 10% drop is deemed a correction by professional investors, and the S&P…
Economic Development in Africa Report 2022 UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
