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Rugby World Cup power rankings: Rating every nation’s chances ahead of the tournament

Ireland, France, South Africa and New Zealand shape as the tournament favourites – but how far down our rankings are England and Wales after a difficult 2023 so far?

The Independent UK

Sylvia Mdunyelwa, one of South Africa's great jazz vocalists, kept music traditions alive

If Miriam Makeba is hailed as the South African vocalist of her generation who brilliantly embraced (and actually shaped) global music sounds, and Sathima Bea Benjamin as the experimenter who entranced the modern jazz scene in Europe and the US, then Ncediwe Sylvia Mdunyelwa joins that pantheon of late, great…

The Conversation

Scotland’s Grant Gilchrist: South Africa are world champions for a reason

Gilchrist insists two crushing wins for the Springboks have not caused any heightened trepidation within the dressing room.

The Independent UK

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‘Many patients are dying blind’: South Africa’s struggle to save eyesight

In a race to prevent blindness, a small team in the remote Northern Cape do their best to treat thousands of patients waiting in hope that their sight could be restored to them

The Guardian - UK

Indonesia’s absence from bigger BRICS echoes decades of non-aligned policy

Indonesian President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo has said he does not want to ‘rush’ membership of the economic grouping.

Al Jazeera

Townsend hopeful Scotland produce 'something special' at Rugby World Cup

Played four, won three, lost one - and that by a mere three points. Scotland have had a relatively successful Summer Series.

The National (Scotland)

Indian PM Modi proposes full G20 membership for African Union

India’s offer to South Africa is part of its attempt to raise issues concerning the so-called Global South.

Al Jazeera

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Meet the man hoping to turn rugby into Africa's favourite sport

Only two African teams will be competing when the Rugby World Cup begins in France next month. Africa isn't known for a love of the sport, but the head of Rugby Africa, Herbert Mensah, has high hopes that will change.

Radio France Internationale

TB research shows a good diet can cut infections by nearly 50%

For centuries, we have known that tuberculosis is a social disease. It thrives on poverty and social factors such as malnutrition, poor housing, overcrowding, unsafe work environments and stigma.

The Conversation

Canan Moodie escaped gang violence to become rugby’s rapidly rising star

South Africa’s 20-year-old back grew up next to a drug den but a supportive family and street-honed skills have changed his life

The Guardian - UK

Bizarre moment Vladimir Putin addresses conference in ‘altered’ voice

Video of Putin’s opening address was shown at the BRICS Business Forum, where his voice was lowered as if trying to disguise it

The Independent UK

South Africa’s Moodie takes centre stage and leaves New Zealand reeling

Young Springbok has not played on the outside in midfield since school but looked a devastating natural in his new role

The Guardian - UK

Georgia clash perfect preparation for Scotland ahead of South Africa, insists Skinner

When it comes to preparing for a meeting with South Africa, there are few better ways to do so than by playing against Georgia.

The National (Scotland)

South Africa demolish indisciplined New Zealand as Scott Barrett sees red

South Africa beat New Zealand 35-7 in the World Cup warm-up match at Twickenham after the All Blacks’ Scott Barrett was sent off

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The Independent UK

South Africa lay down marker ahead of World Cup defence by thrashing New Zealand

The reigning world champions dominated from the first whistle on a chastening night for World Cup favourites New Zealand.

Evening Standard

New Zealand 7-35 South Africa: Springboks inflict record defeat on All Blacks

Storied Test nations brought genuine, gold-standard razzmatazz to the home of rugby

The Guardian - UK

New Zealand 7-35 South Africa: Rugby World Cup warm-up international – as it happened

South Africa’s Springboks demolished the New Zealand All Blacks with a powerful forwards display and a five-try blitz.

The Independent UK

South Africa v New Zealand LIVE: Rugby result and reaction after Springboks thrash All Blacks

The Springboks and All Blacks square off in their final Rugby World Cup warm-up match at Twickenham

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Daily Dose Ep 1438: Gauhati HC to hear Manipur cases, Trump surrenders at Atlanta jail

Gurmehar Kaur brings you the news from the Supreme Court, New Delhi, South Africa, Greece and the US.

The Conversation

How Russia is fighting for allies among the Brics countries using 'memory diplomacy'

Since the start of the Ukraine war, there have been numerous diplomatic visits by Russian officials to Africa and Latin America aiming at boosting Russia’s global influence.

The Conversation

Cape Town taxi strike exposes a deeply unequal city – and the legacy of apartheid

Cape Town in South Africa often tops international travel polls and was recently voted the best city in the world to travel to by readers of a UK newspaper. But the reality for many residents is a stark contrast.

The Independent UK

How to watch South Africa vs New Zealand: TV channel, online stream and start time for World Cup warm-up

Everything you need to know ahead of the World Cup warm-up fixture

The Hindu

PM Modi gifts 'surahi', Gond painting to Presidents of South Africa, Brazil

PM Modi gifts Indian heritage items to BRICS leaders: Surahi from Telangana, Naga shawl, Bidri vase, Gond painting from MP to reflect Indian culture.

Caixin Global

Xi Pledges $10 Billion to Bolster Global Development

Chinese president in South Africa for BRICS summit also vows to expand cooperation with African countries

Fortune

BRICS just invited 6 nations including Saudi Arabia and Iran to join—here's why it increases the prospect of dollar replacement

The idea of creating a BRICS common currency to rival the dollar has long been on the agenda of the emerging-market nations in the bloc.

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