# 10 Downing Street says government won’t make any new policy announcements or spending commitments until a new prime minister is in place. This follows Keir Starmer’s resignation as prime minister and Labour Party leader. The party’s governing body will set out a timetable to replace Starmer, with nominations opening on 9 July and ending […]
# Soccer: Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as he inspired Portugal to their first victory in Group K, thrashing Uzbekistan 5-0 in Houston. He is the first player to score at six different World Cups. In Boston, England was held to a goalless draw against Ghana, the tournament’s second-lowest-ranked team. The Three Lions remain top of Group […]
# The EFF says the DA and ActionSA have betrayed the people of Ekurhuleni by helping the ANC adopt an anti-poor, unfunded budget that doesn’t support insourcing. The metro’s 71-billion-rand 2026/2027 budget has passed after three previous failed attempts. The EFF says it voted against the budget as it remains disconnected from the realities of […]
# The National Assembly has adopted a report looking at the rules around section 89 inquiries in Parliament, which deal with the removal of a president. In May, the Constitutional Court ruled that Parliament’s rules on the impeachment of a president were invalid. The apex court ordered Parliament to rewrite its framework and adopt amended […]
# The Republican-controlled US Senate has passed the Iran Powers Resolution, an act that blocks military action against Tehran unless there’s congressional authorisation. The resolution passed by a 50-48 vote, with four Republicans breaking with their party to support its adoption. The resolution does not require president Donald Trump’s signature. Democratic minority leader, Chuck Schumer, […]
# Parliament’s Impeachment Committee is set to meet today to consider its draft terms of reference and the process of appointing evidence leaders. The committee is continuing with its work despite president Cyril Ramaphosa filing an urgent interdict, attempting to halt its work, pending a review of the independent panel’s report on Phala Phala. Committee […]
# Deputy minister in the Presidency, Kenny Morolong, says migration has long been a feature of Southern Africa’s social and economic landscape, and greater regional cooperation is needed in addressing migration. He addressed the 31st SADC Media Awards Regional Adjudication Committee Meeting held in Johannesburg yesterday. Morolong stated that sustainable migration solutions should address the […]
# Cricket: England’s head coach, Brendon McCullum, has made four changes to the squad for the series-deciding third Test against New Zealand, starting at Trent Bridge tomorrow. Captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson return following a one-match suspension. Spinner Shoaib Bashir and wicketkeeper Jamie Smith, who have been on paternity leave, also come […]
# A United Nations commission of inquiry says Israeli authorities and security forces have deliberately targeted Palestinian children, resulting in genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes. A report by the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory focused on alleged violations of international law, human rights abuses, and the root […]
