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Swiss Surprise: Winning the Group but Leaving Fans Guessing

June 25, 2026

The Swiss team finished first in their World Cup group, beating the host nation Canada on the final day to secure a spot in the next round. They did not just survive; they claimed the top position, leaving three other teams out of the tournament. Before the event started, many experts placed Switze

crypto

How Africa’s money problems are changing crypto rules

June 22, 2026

African governments used to fight crypto hard. Banks blocked accounts linked to digital currencies, officials warned people away, and some countries even banned crypto completely. But that all changed when leaders noticed something important: millions of Africans were already using crypto every day—

sports

The golf boss who never stops working

June 20, 2026

Mike Whan isn’t your usual golf executive. At the U. S. Open, he’s more likely to be found in a beat-up cart than a boardroom, chatting up volunteers and players like an old friend. The USGA’s CEO grew up raking traps at a Cincinnati golf course for pocket money and free rounds—a far cry from his cu

crime

Gangs, Guns and Broken Trust: Why South Africa’s Roughest Streets Turn Deadly

June 14, 2026

The latest tragedy in Johannesburg’s shanty town shows how crime, poor policing and a flood of illegal guns combine to make the poorest neighborhoods the most dangerous. Twelve people were killed and more than a dozen hurt when gunmen opened fire on a crowded block, but no suspect has been caught ye

entertainment

Blonde Icons: The Weight of Marilyn Monroe’s Shadow

June 2, 2026

Blonde actresses often get boxed into a single idea of beauty. That image is hard to escape when it’s tied to someone as famous as Marilyn Monroe. Her fame wasn’t just about looks—it was about a story that mixed luck, hard work, and tragedy. Norma Jeane Baker grew up in orphanages and foster homes b

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South Africa’s World Cup Trip Stalled by Visa Trouble

June 1, 2026

The South African national soccer team, known as Bafana Bafana, is set to travel from Johannesburg to Mexico for their first match of the FIFA World Cup. They were supposed to leave on May 31 on a chartered flight, but a sudden paperwork problem has put the trip in doubt. A report from the South

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Colin Jost's fun phone habit and the leaders who almost got dialed

May 26, 2026

Comedy often blurs the line between public and private life, especially when you’re juggling contacts that mix friends, family, and national celebrities. Colin Jost, best known for his sharp humor on SNL, once accidentally put his career to the test when he revealed a quirky part of his phone habits

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A Tennis Star Born Across Continents

May 25, 2026

Cameron Norrie stands out in tennis not just for his skill but for the unusual path that shaped his life. Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 1995 to British parents working there, his early years were marked by change. A burglary at his family’s home when he was three forced them to move to Auck

finance

Averi Eyes Johannesburg Debut via Mining Deal

May 20, 2026

Dubai‑based Averi Finance plans to list on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange by merging with South African miner Mantengu Ltd. The move would give Averi a foothold in Africa and bring its diverse energy projects into the public market. The deal hinges on Mantengu issuing 650 million new shares, a m

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Life in the 80s: A Brother’s Gamble

May 17, 2026

A film set in 1986 follows the Pearl family from Queens. Irwin and his wife Hester live a modest life raising two boys, Ben and Scott. Scott is about to turn 18 and head off to college, a moment the family celebrates. Enter Gary, an ex‑police officer who has settled into retirement. He vis