Africa
Intensity challenge for mighty Springboks before All Blacks rematch
The front page headline on Sunday in South Africa's biggest Afrikaans language newspaper screamed, "Best in a century" after the Springboks outplayed New Zealand 26-10 in the Rugby Championship opener this weekend.
De Klerk fitness doubt for Springboks after concussion injury
South Africa scrum-half Faf de Klerk and wing Kurt-Lee Arendse were due to have medical assessments on Sunday after both suffered head injuries during a 26-10 win over New Zealand in the opening Rugby Championship match.
Kenya campaign ends but disinformation battle drags on
The campaign for Kenya's presidential election has officially closed but the relentless -- and dangerous -- flow of disinformation continues online, as keyboard warriors battle to discredit rivals by sharing fake rigging claims, experts say.
Springbok triumph adds to woes of embattled All Blacks
South Africa beat New Zealand 26-10 on Saturday in the Rugby Championship opener in Mbombela, adding to the woes of the embattled All Blacks. The ferocity of the Springboks constantly unsettled the All Blacks, who were lucky to trail only 10-3 at half-time having been outplayed in the opening 40 minutes.
Hoare's golden roar as Australian wins shock 1500m title at Commonwealths
Australia's Oliver Hoare shocked world champion Jake Wightman and Kenya's Timothy Cheruiyot to win 1500m gold at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Saturday. But Jamaican high-jumper Lamara Distin (1.95 metres) denied Australia a golden treble, taking gold ahead of Australia's recently crowned world champion Eleanor Patterson (1.92).
Adorable video of child model with beautiful complexion wins hearts; peeps gush
An adorable video showing the flawless dark complexion of child model and fashion influencer, Princess Blossom, has warmed and won many hearts on social media.
Kenya candidates make final bid for votes as campaigning closes
The frontrunners for Kenya's presidential election were set to make their final push for votes Saturday, capping months of frenetic campaigning ahead of the August 9 polls.
'Feels normal' as Bayern rout Frankfurt 6-1 in Bundesliga opener
Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann said he didn't mind if it was beginning to feel "normal" for his team to win the title, after thrashing an overwhelmed Eintracht Frankfurt 6-1 away at Deutsche Bank Park on Friday. Asked after the match if Munich winning the Bundesliga was begnning to feel like "normality", Nagelsmann unsurprisingly said he was happy with the status quo.
Raza, 'brilliant' Kaia slam ODI centuries as Zimbabwe stun Bangladesh
Sikandar Raza and Innocent Kaia struck centuries as Zimbabwe recovered from a disastrous start to stun Bangladesh with a five-wicket win in the first match on Friday of a three one-day internationals series.
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