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'Come and kill me': sick ants invite destruction to save colony

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Sick young ants release a chemical signal urging worker ants to destroy them, a behaviour aimed at protecting the colony from infection. But why do queens not partake ...

Away from the manger: Jesus stolen from Brussels nativity in 'zombie' row

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A baby Jesus has been stolen from a controversial Brussels nativity scene, sparking outrage over its faceless depictions of Christianity's holy family. What does ...

Israeli forces kill 13 people in southern Syria

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The Israeli army said an exchange of fire in the operation to detain militants in the Syrian village of Beit Jin left six Israeli soldiers wounded, with three of ...

Kenyan runner Evans Kibet reveals how he was tricked into fighting in Russia-Ukraine conflict

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Kenyan long-distance runner Evans Kibet's journey took a dark turn when he was deceived into signing a military contract in Russia, leading to his capture in Ukraine. ...

Pandas fly home to China after kidney failure diagnosis

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Beloved pandas Huan Huan and Yuan Zi were flown back to China years earlier than planned after Huan Huan developed chronic kidney disease, drawing emotional farewells ...

South Africa slams Trump's G20 ban as punitive

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South Africa has condemned US President Donald Trump's decision to exclude it from the 2026 G20 summit, labelling the move as punitive and rooted in misinformation. ...

Guardiola gamble backfires in Man City loss to Leverkusen

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Pep Guardiola took the blame after his selection gamble backfired, as a weakened Manchester City fell 2-0 to Bayer Leverkusen in Tuesday’s Champions League clash. ...

Nigeria shuts boarding schools as over 300 pupils kidnapped in shocking mass abduction

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Following a shocking mass kidnapping of over 300 students and teachers in Nigeria, the national education ministry has ordered the closure of 47 boarding schools ...

G20 Summit in South Africa: Focus on critical minerals, debt relief, and climate action

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Discover the key outcomes of the G20 summit in South Africa, where leaders addressed critical minerals, climate change, and the urgent need for debt relief in developing ...

G20 summit highlights urgent need for unity in a fractured world

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At the G20 summit in South Africa, leaders express concern over geopolitical fractures jeopardising the group's role in addressing economic crises, as they confront ...

G20 summit in Johannesburg: South Africa emphasises the importance of multilateralism

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At the G20 summit in Johannesburg, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasised the urgent need for multilateralism to tackle global challenges, while US President ...

Draft joint statement ready for G20 leaders' summit: sources

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A draft joint statement for the G20 summit in South Africa has been finalised, despite the US's boycott, raising questions about the future of global cooperation. ...

French homeowner digs pool, finds R16.2 million in gold bars

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A man in eastern France hit the jackpot while digging his backyard, unearthing five gold bars and coins

Just another day in Australia as crocodile is caught cooling off at 5-star pool

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A crocodile made an unexpected appearance at the Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort in northern Australia, but sunbathing guests barely batted an eye.

Toe-tally out of line: Peru MP’s office pedicure sparks outrage

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Peru’s political class trips over a toenail scandal

Dubai Café serves the world’s most expensive coffee - at R18 000 a cup

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Would you spend R18 000 on coffee?

Two suspects are taken into custody over the Louvre Museum jewel heist

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Two of the alleged robbers who are thought to have taken priceless crown jewels from the Louvre in a heist that shocked the entire world have been arrested by French ...

Balancing the winds of change with the wings of life

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Cape vultures vs wind turbines: A battle in the skies

Due to his ad campaign, Trump 'terminates' trade talks with Canada

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Only more than two weeks have passed since Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Trump in the White House to request an easing of the high US tariffs, and ...

R&B singer D'Angelo is receiving a ton of tributes

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RnB icon and neo-soul pioneer D'Angleo died at the age of 51 following a battle with cancer.

One woman’s fight to save South Africa’s oldest language

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Once forbidden and nearly erased under colonial rule, the ancient N|uu language survives today through the determination of Elsie Vaalbooi Esau and her granddaughter, ...

‘They promised paradise, I found hell’: survivors of sex trafficking

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Maria and Ana, victims of sex trafficking from Latin America, were lured to Albania under false promises of lucrative work, only to be forced into illegal sex work ...

Sniff, stick, send: France rolls out croissant-scented stamps

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France is celebrating its iconic croissant with nearly 600 000 scented stamps, letting mail carry the aroma of buttery, flaky goodness. The launch coincided with ...

Fred Ramsdell discovers Nobel win after three-week nature trek

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Fred Ramsdell, awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his work on the immune system, only learned of his achievement after returning from a three-week ...

Iran holds off on nuclear negotiations with Europe amid renewed sanctions

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Iran's foreign ministry declares no immediate plans for nuclear negotiations with European nations following the reimposition of sanctions. What does this mean for ...