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Spain and Argentina meet in Sunday's World Cup 2026 final in New Jersey, with Spain's collective control pitted against Argentina's comeback resilience. Pundits Michael Owen and Zlatan Ibrahimovic back Spain on tournament form, while analysts highlight the tactical duel between the two coaches.
Lucas Herbert's record-equalling 62 at the British Open put him in contention, but New Zealand's Ryan Fox won the Claret Jug after a final-round surge. Herbert finished tied for sixth, while Sam Burns led after the third round.
Uber has agreed to acquire Germany's Delivery Hero in a $14.8 billion deal, creating the world's largest food delivery platform outside China. The combined company will operate in 99 markets, with the transaction expected to close in the second half of 2027. Delivery Hero will sell operations in 14 markets to SSW Partners to address competition concerns.
Spain and Argentina prepare to face off in the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, with President Trump attending. Argentina's President Milei will watch from home due to superstition, while a banner controversy prompts UK calls for FIFA investigation.
As South Africa marks Nelson Mandela International Day, the occasion has become a flashpoint in debates over migration and social cohesion. While community volunteers join migrants in acts of service, anti-immigration groups use the day to target undocumented workers, drawing condemnation from the Nelson Mandela Foundation.
President Xi Jinping announced a new 29-nation coalition, the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (WAICO), at the World AI Conference in Shanghai, calling for global cooperation in AI development. The initiative includes 5,000 research projects for developing countries and is seen as part of China's broader efforts to shape global AI governance.
Reports from Limpopo and elsewhere indicate that anti-migrant actions in South Africa are affecting access to healthcare, with some migrants being turned away from clinics or warned that their medication collection will be their last. Humanitarian groups and healthcare workers warn of a potential public health crisis, while the government emphasizes lawful migration management.
Zimbabwean authorities say nearly 100,000 citizens have returned from South Africa since late May, citing anti-immigrant sentiment. The government reports over 108,000 returnees, with a reintegration programme registering skills, providing healthcare, and assisting transit nationals.
South African police have appointed a multidisciplinary team to investigate the murder of Andile Mvuyiselwa Somgaxa, Gauteng leader of the anti-immigrant group March and March, who was shot outside his home and died in hospital. The group believes the killing was retaliation for its campaign against undocumented migrants, and protesters pledge weekly marches until their demands are met.
Kenya's High Court has rejected a Rastafarian community's bid to use cannabis for religious purposes, dismissing a petition filed in 2021. The community argued the ban infringed on their freedom of religion, but the judge ruled they failed to show cannabis was a necessary part of their practice. Lawyers say they will appeal the verdict.
Amid a wave of anti-immigrant action, over 50,000 immigrants have left South Africa, disrupting the schooling of hundreds of learners. Zimbabwean families report harassment, assault, and lack of documentation as they return home, with aid groups providing support at repatriation centres.
England and Argentina renew their storied rivalry in the World Cup semi-finals, with Lionel Messi facing England for the first time in his career. Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane lead England's charge, while Argentina's defense looks vulnerable, setting the stage for a star-studded clash in Atlanta.
Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala appeared before South Africa's Madlanga Commission on 15 July 2026, where he was granted a postponement to testify on 1 September. He faces corruption charges related to a R228-million police wellness tender and remains in jail ahead of a court appearance on 20 July.
Spain defeated tournament favourites France 2-0 in the World Cup semi-final, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro. Spain will face Argentina in the final after Argentina beat England in the other semi-final.
Ethiopia's National Dialogue Conference is set to open on July 15 in Addis Ababa, bringing together around 4,000 participants from across the country and the diaspora. The event aims to address political, social, and economic fault lines through grassroots-driven discussions guided by eight pillars.
De Beers has announced a two-year pause in production at South Africa's largest diamond mine, Venetia, citing tough trading conditions and pressure from lab-grown gems. The mine accounts for over 40% of the country's annual diamond output and employs about 4,400 staff.
South Africa's Lindela Repatriation Centre is struggling to accommodate a surge in foreign nationals seeking to return home amid anti-foreigner unrest. Two buses carrying Malawian nationals were turned away after the facility reportedly reached capacity, with poor living conditions also reported. The unrest has displaced thousands and forced many businesses to close, with reports of threats, assaults, and looting across the country.
The March and March movement says it will intensify its Thursday protests after its Gauteng leader, Andile Mvuyelwa Somgxada, was shot dead outside his home. The movement claims other leaders have received death threats and has urged police to investigate. The killing has heightened tensions as the group vows not to be intimidated.
A 26-year-old Colombian man was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Biddeford, Maine, marking at least the ninth death linked to federal immigration enforcement under the Trump administration. Witnesses dispute official accounts, and the FBI is investigating.
The United Nations has described Sudan's humanitarian situation as the world's worst emergency, with at least 59,000 civilians killed and 14 million displaced since 2024. In a separate development, a Sudanese court has sentenced RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo to death in absentia. Other African stories include South African businessman Matlala withdrawing from a corruption plea deal and a Zimbabwe housing project earning parliamentary praise.