June 2024 Archive — Top stories, match reports and breaking headlines

June 2024 was busy. You’ll find match reports, live-stream guides, political flashpoints, safety alerts and human-interest stories all in one place. Use this page to spot bigger trends fast: who’s rising in sport, where security and politics are shifting, and which stories matter to communities across Africa and beyond.

Big sports moments that dominated June

Football and cricket led the headlines. Colombia’s 3-0 win over Costa Rica sealed a Copa América quarterfinal spot and kept their unbeaten run alive. Euro 2024 also grabbed attention — tight previews like Denmark vs Serbia and betting guides for Poland vs Austria showed how margins matter at this tournament.

Streaming guides were popular: we explained how to watch Uruguay vs Panama and Portugal vs Czech Republic for free, and pointed fans to platforms airing big matches. In basketball, the 2024 NBA Draft made history as French prospects went first and second, while the NBA Finals kicked off with Celtics vs Mavericks coverage and expert takeaways.

Motorsport fans got drama too. We dug into the 2002 Austrian Grand Prix controversy that led to major F1 rule changes and fines, tracked Friday practice at the Spanish GP, and flagged concerns over proposed 2026 F1 rules. Rain forecasts and race-day weather for the Canadian GP rounded out our race coverage.

Other sports highlights included Gervonta Davis’s eighth-round knockout, a moving tribute after Sika Anoa’i’s recent passing, and the long-awaited India vs South Africa women’s Test in Chennai — a free-to-watch, historic match that fans didn’t want to miss.

Politics, safety and wider world news

Politics and public safety were prominent. Anonymous warned the Kenyan government over the Finance Bill, stirring online protests and debate. Malawi insisted on an urgent international search after a military plane with the Vice President went missing. Russia’s president issued stern warnings about arms and geopolitics, and Lok Sabha early trends from India kept the world watching election shifts.

Human stories and investigations mattered too. We covered a trafficking arrest involving teenage girls from Nigeria to Ghana, shared tributes and coverage after the tragic death of goalkeeper Matija Sarkic, and highlighted World Environment Day’s focus on land restoration — a reminder of long-term challenges affecting millions.

Culture and opinion pieces rounded out the month: analyses on Noam Chomsky’s legacy, Jose Mourinho’s transfer plans at Fenerbahce, Vinicius Junior’s Ballon d’Or rise, and new music from Eminem kept readers talking.

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