- Jul 22
German Foreign Minister Wadephul urges business flexibility on Africa trip, eyes raw materials and energy ties
On his third Africa trip this year, Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul called on German companies to be more flexible in investing on the continent, citing Nigeria's 240-million-strong market and the need to diversify away from China for critical raw materials.
- Jul 21
Cucurella buries a coin before the World Cup final, repeating Capdevila's 2010 ritual as Spain beats Argentina
A coin buried in the grass linked Spain's two World Cup triumphs, as Marc Cucurella repeated a ritual first performed by Joan Capdevila in 2010 before the final against Argentina.
- Jul 19
Spain clinches second World Cup with 1-0 extra-time win over Argentina, FIFA probes final's mass brawl
Ferran Torres scored an extra-time winner as Spain defeated 10-man Argentina 1-0 in New Jersey, a match that ended in a brawl sparking a FIFA disciplinary investigation.
- Jul 18
England beat Argentina 31-24 in chaotic Nations Championship clash despite four yellow cards
England overcame four yellow cards and a late Argentina surge to win 31-24 in Santiago del Estero, with Ben Earl scoring twice and the TMO denying the hosts a dramatic finish.
- Jul 18
South Africa score seven tries in 43-0 rout of Wales to lead Nations Championship
South Africa ran in seven tries at Kings Park, with debutant Jaco Williams among the scorers, to overtake New Zealand on points difference at the halfway stage of the new global competition.
- Jul 10
Man arrested in Johannesburg over Bedford triple murder of wife and daughters
Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, 45, was detained in Kensington, Johannesburg, on Friday after an international manhunt involving UK police, Interpol, and authorities in Zimbabwe and South Africa. His wife and two daughters were found dead at their home in Great Denham, Bedfordshire, on Monday.
- Jul 8
Paris court rules Vincent Bolloré does not control Vivendi, rejecting minority shareholder claims
The Paris Court of Appeal ruled on 8 July 2026 that Vincent Bolloré and his holding company do not exercise control over Vivendi, removing the prospect of a mandatory buyout that analysts had estimated at €6 to 9 billion.
- Jul 4
South Africa overwhelms England 45-21 in Nations Championship opener with seven-try blitz
South Africa scored three tries in the opening 11 minutes and never looked back, beating England 45-21 at Ellis Park in the first match of the new Nations Championship.
- Jul 4
Morocco ousts Canada 3-0 in World Cup last 16 as Davies absence looms large
Azzedine Ounahi scored twice and Soufiane Rahimi added a late third as Morocco defeated Canada 3-0 in Houston, ending the co-hosts' groundbreaking World Cup run. Canada captain Alphonso Davies missed the match with hamstring discomfort.
- Jul 2
WHO declares hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship MV Hondius over after last contact clears quarantine
The last contact of a person exposed on the MV Hondius completed quarantine and tested negative, the WHO chief said Thursday. No cases have been reported since 25 May.
- Jul 2
Ireland edge Australia 33-31 in Nations Championship thriller as Donaldson misses late penalty
Ireland snatched a 33-31 victory over Australia in the Nations Championship opener in Sydney, with Wallabies flyhalf Ben Donaldson missing a 50-metre penalty after the siren.
- Jul 2
FIFA investigates Argentina players' Falklands banner after World Cup semi-final win over England
Argentina's 2-1 comeback victory over England in Atlanta was overshadowed by a political banner reading 'Las Malvinas son argentinas', prompting UK calls for sanctions and a FIFA disciplinary review.
- Jul 1
South Africa anti-immigrant protests turn to looting and arrests as thousands flee
Thousands marched across South Africa on June 30 after an ultimatum for undocumented foreigners to leave expired, leading to looting, 900 arrests, and an exodus of tens of thousands of migrants.
- Jun 30
South African cities shuttered as anti-migrant protest deadline triggers mass exodus
On June 30, businesses stayed shut, public transport stopped, and security forces patrolled streets across South Africa as anti-immigrant vigilante groups held marches to enforce a self-imposed deadline for undocumented foreigners to leave.
- Jun 29
Spain faces Austria in World Cup last 32 as Canada becomes first to reach round of 16
After winning Group H, Spain will meet Austria in the round of 32 on 2 July in Los Angeles, with Portugal or Croatia possibly waiting in the last 16.
- Jun 24
Congo Ebola outbreak passes 1,100 cases as US seeks $1.4 billion and WHO readies trials
The Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has infected over 1,100 people and killed 291, while the White House prepares a $1.4 billion funding request and the WHO plans to launch clinical trials of two experimental therapies.
- Jun 11
Japan captain Wataru Endo withdraws from World Cup with foot injury, retires from international football three days before opener
Wataru Endo, Japan’s captain, has withdrawn from the 2026 World Cup with a persistent foot injury and announced his immediate retirement from international football, just three days before the Samurai Blue face the Netherlands in Dallas.
- Jun 10
At least 12 killed in Johannesburg settlement attack; police probe illegal mining link
More than ten armed men attacked an informal settlement east of Johannesburg late Tuesday, killing at least 12 people and wounding nine others before fleeing in a minibus.
- May 31
Visa chaos grounds South Africa's World Cup squad 11 days before opening match against Mexico
South Africa's national football team failed to depart for the 2026 World Cup on Sunday after at least 20 players and officials were left without valid visas, triggering fury from the country's sports minister just 11 days before they face co-hosts Mexico in the tournament opener.
