New York Legionnaires disease deaths rise to three
A third death has been confirmed in the New York Legionnaires disease deaths cluster on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, with 74 cases now reported.
Health
Technology
Android backup now eats into your Google storage
Almost all Android backup data now counts against your Google storage, but the 40MB hit is tiny. Here is what changed and how to switch it off.
Viral News
Sandy Brondello suspended for Angel Reese hot-mic remark
Sandy Brondello suspended one WNBA game over a hot-mic remark about Angel Reese, with the Tempo coach apologising and Reese responding.
Movies
‘Avengers Doomsday’ tickets go on sale five months early
‘Avengers Doomsday’ tickets are live five months early, and Disney has finally confirmed the film’s runtime ahead of its December cinema release.
International
Bradley Cooper eyed for ‘G.I. Joe’ as Hemsworth walks
Bradley Cooper is eyed for ‘G.I. Joe’ as Chris Hemsworth exits Danny McBride’s grounded, Duke-led film for Paramount Pictures.
International
Emily Willis settlement approved after Malibu rehab injury
The Emily Willis settlement handed her family $3 million after a Malibu rehab brain injury left the former adult star incapacitated at 25.
Sports
Springboks thrash Wales without reply in Durban
Springboks thrash Wales 43-0 in Durban to nil them again and stretch an 11-Test winning run, with Rassie Erasmus admitting a hard grind.
Viral News
Canadian wildfire smoke blankets US skies for third day
Canadian wildfire smoke has smothered US skies for days, prompting health alerts, a Trump tariff threat and record Midwest pollution.
Movies
‘The Odyssey’ box office opening lands Nolan a record
‘The Odyssey’ box office opening hits $264.1 million worldwide, a career-best debut for Christopher Nolan and a record US bow for Matt Damon.
International
Jennifer Hudson to belt US anthem at World Cup final
Jennifer Hudson will sing the US anthem at the World Cup final on Sunday, 19 July 2026, before Spain meet Argentina at MetLife Stadium.
Sports
Lamine Yamal World Cup final looms against Messi
The Lamine Yamal World Cup final pits Spain against Messi’s Argentina tonight, a night that could seal the teenager’s place in history.
News
Limpopo initiates safe return hailed as season ends
The Limpopo initiates safe return was hailed at a Mafefe homecoming as the winter initiation season closed without any reported fatalities.
News
US worldwide caution issued as Iran conflict escalates
The US worldwide caution advisory warns Americans overseas of possible escalation with Iran and tells citizens inside the country to leave immediately.
Sports
Antonelli wins Belgian Grand Prix after Russell crash
A lap-one Hamilton-Russell crash reshaped the Belgian Grand Prix as Antonelli held off Leclerc for victory and a wider title lead.
International
Jayden Federline shuts down Britney Spears clone rumours
Jayden Federline calls the viral theory that his mother Britney Spears is a clone ridiculous during a livestream, urging fans to just check her page.
International
Matty Healy marries Gabbriette Bechtel at LA mansion
Matty Healy marries Gabbriette Bechtel at Castillo del Lago, the Hollywood Hills mansion Madonna once owned, with Charli XCX among the guests.
International
Abby Elliott files for divorce from Bill Kennedy
Abby Elliott has filed for divorce from producer husband Bill Kennedy after nearly 10 years, seeking joint custody of the couple’s two young children.
International
Kai Cenat sued over Streamer University heatstroke claim
Kai Cenat has been sued for $330,000 by a creator who says he nearly suffered heatstroke at a packed Streamer University audition in Manhattan.
Technology
EU orders Google to open Android and Search to rivals
The EU has ordered Google to open Android and Search to rival AI assistants under the DMA, with data sharing due to start from January 2027.
International
Andy Cohen goes Instagram official with Kevin Sobieski
Andy Cohen has gone Instagram official with boyfriend Kevin Sobieski, sharing a Date Night photo and revealing the couple have been together nearly a year.
Events
Comic Con Africa 2026 tickets: what fans need to know
Comic Con Africa 2026 tickets are live on Howler, with day and four-day passes plus celebrity sessions ahead of the Nasrec festival in September.
Movies
‘Heartstopper Forever’ lands on Netflix as the final chapter
‘Heartstopper Forever’, the finale film for Nick and Charlie, is now on Netflix, with Kit Connor and Joe Locke saying goodbye to the roles.
International
Gracie Abrams pours it all out on ‘Daughter from Hell’
Gracie Abrams has released ‘Daughter from Hell’, her most personal third album yet, and critics are split while fans are already obsessed.
Technology
Kimi K3 becomes the largest open-weight AI model yet
Kimi K3, Moonshot AI’s new 2.8 trillion parameter system, launches as the largest open-weight AI model yet and tops a key coding benchmark.
Viral News
Tate brothers arrested in Miami on UK extradition request
The Tate brothers were arrested in Miami on a UK extradition request over rape and trafficking charges as a court weighs their transfer to England.
International
Sam Neill cause of death confirmed as pneumonia
The Sam Neill cause of death has been confirmed as pneumonia by his agent, ending speculation after the Jurassic Park star died at 78.
International
Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO finalise divorce settlement
Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO have finalised their divorce, splitting an aircraft, homes and more, two months after the country star filed.
Technology
Trump Media to sell paid high-speed access to Truth Social
Trump Media wants to sell traders paid, high-speed access to Truth Social posts, sparking corruption claims from a US senator.
International
Kim Kardashian pays tribute to grandmother MJ Shannon
Kim Kardashian pays an emotional tribute to her grandmother MJ Shannon, who has died at 91, calling her “my forever twin.”
Technology
Xi Jinping launches AI alliance of 29 countries
Xi Jinping’s new AI alliance, WAICO, brings 29 nations including South Africa under a China-led bloc, as Beijing counters US chip curbs with outreach.