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Training bullet kills child 7km away

A military drill in Zimbabwe went horribly wrong when a live bullet missed a bullets catch and gunned down a schoolboy and injured another 7km away.

Top Islamic State man believed killed

The Islamic State’s top finance officer and other senior leaders were probably killed this week in a major offensive targeting the militant group’s financial operation, theUS has announced.

#WT20 Anxious wait for Proteas

Anything other than a Sri Lankan victory over England will see the Proteas eliminated from the #WT20 tounament.

All the world loves a burger

In the heart of what might be the most celebrated cuisine in the world, a curious thing is happening...

Snakes + sushi = felony for LA man

A US man who was dining with a very small snake was accused of setting a giant snake loose after an argument with the staff.

Cyril denies meeting Rupert over Van Rooyen

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has rejected allegations he met top business leaders to discuss Cabinet appointments.

Local novelist Deon Meyer thrills with TV series

The first TV series based on a novel by prize-winning Cape Town crime writer Deon Meyer is set to premiere later this year.

The misery of kids and sexting

A new study shows that children as young as seven are engaged in “sexting”, but warns that teenagers are using the sexual texting as a form of bullying.

Drivers call for change in F1 politics

Grand Prix drivers call for Formula One to change the way it is run and abandon 'obsolete and ill-structured' processes.

Airplane loo standards going down the drain?

Not every part of the travel industry is letting its restrooms waste away or shrink - luxury hotels and cruise lines are upping their game.