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Former World Cup hero Lee Young-pyo predicts South Korea will finish second in Group A behind Mexico, citing experience and Son Heung-min's crucial role in the upcoming match against the co-hosts.
South Africa has begun distributing lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injectable HIV prevention drug, in a rollout President Cyril Ramaphosa called a turning point. The country, which has the world's largest HIV-positive population, faces questions about supply and cost as it aims to reduce new infections.
On the 59th anniversary of the 1967 Israeli attack on the USS Liberty, Rep. Thomas Massie called for a new investigation, reviving debate over whether the incident was a mistake or deliberate. The attack killed 34 and injured 171 US crew members; Israel has long maintained it was friendly fire, while critics and some survivors dispute this. The call comes amid renewed scrutiny of US-Israel relations and fresh reports of Israeli espionage.
The South African government has introduced a multi-pronged strategy to address illegal immigration, including tougher penalties for employers, dedicated immigration courts, and a biometric population register. Over 40,000 foreign nationals have been arrested since the start of 2026, and diplomatic efforts are underway to enhance international cooperation.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for national unity and condemned xenophobia as anti-foreigner protests rise in South Africa. He acknowledged concerns about migration's impact on public services and jobs, while stressing that immigration enforcement is the State's responsibility alone. Protests have occurred in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, and Western Cape.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a five-point plan to tighten immigration controls in South Africa, following weeks of anti-migrant protests. The plan includes faster deportations, dedicated immigration courts, and 10,000 new labour inspectors, but opposition parties and activist groups have dismissed it as weak and unworkable. Meanwhile, a deadline of 30 June set by anti-illegal migration groups for undocumented foreign nationals to leave the country has raised tensions.
Algeria enters the 2026 World Cup as Africa's third-highest ranked side, aiming to overcome a history of inconsistency. Captain Riyad Mahrez, 35, will lead the team in what could be his final World Cup, as African teams are increasingly seen as legitimate contenders.
Six Australian filmmakers have embarked on ABC's Race Around The World, traveling to 10 countries over 100 days to produce short films. Each week, contestants have 10 days to find a story and create a film, judged by experts and the audience.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America introduces a suite of technological innovations, from the sensor-equipped TRIONDA match ball to AI-driven player avatars, semi-automated offside systems, and robotic security dogs, promising to reshape the game and fan experience.
Iran's national football team received US visas just 10 days before their World Cup opener, but several staff and federation officials, including the federation chief, were denied entry. The team has relocated its base to Tijuana, Mexico, amid a war with the US, marking the first time a host nation receives a team it is at war with.
Vigilante groups in South Africa are demanding undocumented foreigners leave by end of June, sparking regional alarm. Mozambique reports hundreds of citizens returning home, while Ghana and Nigeria repatriate nationals. Experts link violence to poverty, unemployment, and hate speech.
Zimbabwe's ruling party is pushing Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, which would extend presidential and parliamentary terms and replace direct presidential elections with an MP vote. Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa, retired generals, and voters filing court applications have all spoken out against the bill, while Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi defends it as a way to reduce electoral violence.
During Kenyan President William Ruto's two-day State Visit to South Africa, the two nations signed six Memoranda of Understanding covering trade, maritime transport, skills development, and more. The agreements bring the total bilateral pacts to 34, as both leaders emphasized expanding economic cooperation and regional integration.
Astronomers have released the largest magnetic map of the universe, five times bigger than all previous efforts combined. Led by CSIRO and the SKA Observatory, the map measures light from nearly four million galaxies to trace magnetic fields, offering new insights into cosmic evolution and the origins of magnetism.
The International Court of Justice has set new deadlines in South Africa's genocide case against Israel, with South Africa required to respond by November 2027 and Israel by May 2029. Israel's Foreign Ministry dismissed the case as propaganda, while South Africa's presidency called the procedures standard.
Anti-migrant violence in Mossel Bay, South Africa, has displaced hundreds of foreign nationals, with reports of deaths, destroyed homes, and community hall shelters. Ghana and Nigeria are organizing evacuations, while Mozambique reports multiple citizens killed.
As Africa faces a politically charged 2026 election year, military coups across West Africa and beyond have raised questions about the health of democracy. Burkina Faso's junta leader openly dismissed democratic ideals, while a UNDP report links poverty and governance failures to coup risk.
President William Ruto has defended Kenya's decision to host a US-built Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base, citing national preparedness, as protests turn deadly and a court orders the status quo. Meanwhile, opposition figures demand press access to the site, and South Africa pledges continued continental health support.
The South African Weather Service has issued severe weather warnings as a cold front is expected to hit the Western Cape, bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds, and a significant drop in temperatures. Orange and Yellow level warnings are in effect for several districts, with risks of flooding, mudslides, and hypothermia.
Since the disputed 2024 elections, dozens of opposition members and journalists in Mozambique have been killed or abducted, with critics accusing the government and security forces of complicity. Journalists covering the post-election crisis have paid a heavy price, and investigations into the violence have largely stalled.