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UPDATE 9-South Africa’s Ramaphosa wins election as ANC…

By Alexander Winning and James Macharia JOHANNESBURG, Dec 18 (Reuters) – South African Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa was elected leader of the African ... read more

Rosé in a can is now a thing for those hot, sunny days

Whether you’re at a music festival, relaxing by the pool or enjoying a crisp varietal at the beach, it’s a common problem the world over.  What can... read more

Cancer patient marries his fiancee in hospital chapel

Last month Darren Smith was excitedly planning his wedding to his soulmate Ashlee and celebrating the three-month mark of her pregnancy. But three weeks ago Dar... read more

BHP to exit global coal body over climate change policy

By Afp Published: 04:25 GMT, 19 December 2017 | Updated: 04:26 GMT, 19 December 2017 BHP’s decision to to exit the WCA came as some governments look move ... read more

Michael and Dee McGuire on two daughters with disabilities

As the devoted parents of two disabled daughters, Michael and Dee McGuire knows the challenges of caring for children with special needs. Pippy, now aged seven,... read more

China gets Sydney Hobart fever

By Australian Associated Press Published: 04:13 GMT, 19 December 2017 | Updated: 04:13 GMT, 19 December 2017 The Sydney Hobart is set to get a big boost in Chin... read more

Fort Worth cop fired for ordering rookie to tase woman

A veteran police officer has been fired for ordering a rookie to tase a female subject in a shocking encounter caught on video. Sergeant Kenneth Pierce, a 22-ye... read more

Freshman videos her hilarious journey to her final exam 

A University of Texas freshman had the test of her life, and that was before she sat down to put her pen to paper on her very first exam. Ann Mark shared the mo... read more

Christmas 2017: Your ultimate last minute shopping guide

Less than a week remains before Christmas and – let’s face it – many of us have left our shopping to the last minute once again.  But despite... read more

Leanne Prak licked bloodied knife she used to kill a man

Leanne Prak, 42, was found guilty of the stabbing murder of Michael McEvoy, 65 The court heard the 2016 murder was a ‘spontaneous act of drunken irrationa... read more

Mum reveals how boxing helped her shed 20kg

An Australian mother-of-one has revealed how martial arts and boxing helped her reach her ideal weight and enjoy a ‘happy life’.  Jacintha Akkerman... read more

Rebel Wilson reveals the hit songs that remind her of home

She’s one of Australia’s most successful comedic exports.  And on Tuesday, Rebel Wilson revealed the songs that remind her of home. Speaking to Buz... read more

Man can’t buy non-alcoholic beer as wife had no ID

A middle-aged man has been denied service while attempting to purchase beer because his 33-year-old partner didn’t have identification – despite the... read more

Bulls beat 76ers 117-115 for 6th straight win

By Associated Press Published: 03:47 GMT, 19 December 2017 | Updated: 03:48 GMT, 19 December 2017 CHICAGO (AP) – Nikola Mirotic and Kris Dunn each scored ... read more

Bali drug bust: Australian man faces death penalty

Australian man faces the death penalty after he’s arrested on drug charges Australian accountant was arrested in Bali with 20grams of methamphetamine Phot... read more

Rockets beat Jazz 120-99 for 14th straight win

HOUSTON (AP) – Eric Gordon scored 17 of his season-high 33 points in the fourth quarter to power a huge run that put the Houston Rockets on top, and they ... read more

Zendaya jets into Sydney for The Greatest Showman premiere

She boasts more than 46.2 million Instagram followers and is a rising actress. And on Tuesday, American star Zendaya proved she’s just like the rest of us... read more

Trump seen drinking water with two hands like a child

Donald Trump has sparked dementia concerns after he was spotted drinking water with two hands like a small child – days after he slurred his words during... read more

‘Jihadist’ who murdered wife could be jailed for life

A man who murdered and mutilated his wife could face life time prison sentence  The 36-year-old killer repeatedly stabbed the mother and cut out her right eye ... read more

Trader Vic’s maitre’d retires after 57 years

She’s worn a gardenia in her hair every day since she started working in 1960 at Trader Vic’s, the legendary home of mai tai cocktails. But now Clau... read more

Prostate diagnosis shame: Men wait four times as long

Men with symptoms of prostate cancer wait four times longer for a diagnosis than women with suspected breast cancer, an audit has revealed. It takes 56 days, on... read more

Language of persecuted Rohingya poised to go digital

The Rohingya had no written script until Islamic scholar Mohammad Hanif began studying the nuances of the language For decades the Rohingya have been denied rec... read more

Navy’s £3.1billion HMS Queen Elizabeth found with leak

It is the largest and most powerful warship ever built by the UK… and it’s leaking. Launched just weeks ago, the Royal Navy’s new £3.1billion aircraf... read more

Sarah Stage shares her family’s 80s-themed Christmas card

For their first Christmas as a family of four, Sarah Stage went all out when choosing a theme for this year’s holiday card.  Instead of sticking with a m... read more