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Top News From June 2025: Sports Battles and Key Financial Changes

June 2025 brought some exciting sports moments and important financial news that caught a lot of attention across South Africa and beyond. Whether you’re into football, cricket, or keeping up with major policy changes, this month had something for every news fan.

FIFA Club World Cup Thriller at Lumen Field

The clash between Inter Milan and River Plate at Seattle's Lumen Field was packed with tension. Both teams were fighting for a knockout round spot, making every move count. Inter Milan had to manage injuries and a new coach’s tactics, while River Plate leaned on their solid defense to stay in the game. For fans wanting to catch the match live, DAZN streamed it for free if you qualified—pretty sweet for football lovers.

Finance Bill 2025: What You Need to Know

On the financial side, President Ruto of Kenya signed the new Finance Bill of 2025, shaking things up in the tax world. This bill changes how digital services are taxed and adds new rules around pensions. Notably, some controversial parts, like giving the Kenyan Revenue Authority more access to private data, were dropped. The aim is to balance government spending while keeping citizens' rights in check. It’s a big deal for anyone following East Africa's economy closely.

Meanwhile, South African sports fans had another moment to cheer when the national cricket team bounced back in the World Test Championship. After a tough Day Two where Australia folded quickly, South Africa’s key players stepped up, turning the game around and keeping their championship hopes alive.

In soccer’s Swedish Allsvenskan league, the showdown between Halmstads BK and Djurgardens IF had fans guessing. Both teams struggled with form recently, but Djurgardens’ past wins give them an edge. The game was predicted to be tight with a draw likely, especially because both defenses and attacks have been unreliable lately.

So, June 2025 gave us a mix of thrilling sports action and important policy moves that will shape the coming year. Whether it's watching your favorite teams battle it out or keeping up with new laws, staying informed helps you get the most out of the moment.