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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.

Second suspect held for Brussels metro blast

Police have arrested a man who was seen on security footage next to Khalid El Bakraoui, the suicide attacker who detonated a bomb in the Brussels metro.

#WT20 Smith powers Aussies to imposing total

Steven Smith played a captain's innings to steer Australia to 193-4 in their World Twenty20 Super 10 stage match against Pakistan.

How your afternoon nap raises heart risks

Most people love 40 winks in the afternoon, but a new study warns that such naps raise the risk of heart disease and diabetes.

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.

Chilean wine for France’s premier bike race

Chile’s wine producers are toasting their sponsorship deal with the Tour de France - but some French folks are less enthused.

Nothing but Justin’s music for Jess

Jessica Biel has a “slightly creepy” obsession with Justin Timberlake's music.

Restoration of Confucius tablets complete

The relics bureau of Qufu City has completed restoration of 100 tablets bearing writings by Chinese philosopher Confucius.

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.

City of smiles will leave smile on your face

Joanne Shepherd Smith gets away from the traditional city lights and wonders at the splendours of another side of Thailand.