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Mrs South Africa becomes the first black Mrs World
The first Black woman to win the title in the pageant’s 40-year history.
Crowning glory: Tshego Gaelae shatters barriers as first black Mrs World 2025
Tshego Gaelae makes history as the first Black woman to win the Mrs World title in 2025, igniting national pride in South Africa. Her inspiring journey and heartfelt gratitude resonate with many as she brings the crown home.
Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside Trump hotel in Las Vegas kills one, injures seven
A Tesla Cybertruck has explodes outside of the Trump International Hotel resulting in the death one person and several injured.
‘Incredible’ Max Verstappen never thought he would win four world titles
Seven wins in the opening 10 races launched Max Verstappen to this success, but he needed to overcome a mid-season run of ten without a win before victory in a rain-hit race in Brazil.
Max Verstappen in the realm of legends after clinching fourth Formula One world title
Max Verstappen came home in fifth place in a race won by George Russell of Mercedes as he became just the sixth man to claim four championships.
Verstappen wins fourth consecutive Formula One world title
Max Verstappen claimed a fourth consecutive Formula One world title under the lights of the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday.
Russell on pole position at Las Vegas GP, Verstappen ahead of Norris
George Russell of Mercedes took pole position for the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Friday while title-chasing Max Verstappen was fifth as the Dutchman closes in on a fourth successive world championship.
Lewis Hamilton wants to give his best ‘for the team I love’ as Mercedes era nears an end
Lewis Hamilton, 39, will end a hugely-successful 12-year spell with Mercedes after the Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix next month.
Prince William gives surprise address at Steve Irwin Gala
Prince of Wales surprised attendees at the Wildlife Warriors’ Steve Irwin Gala in Las Vegas by giving a speech via video message lending his support to the charity and honouring the late TV star's legacy.
Australian rugby player cops eight-game ban over racist ‘monkey’ slur
The National Rugby League judiciary found Sydney Roosters prop Spencer Leniu called Brisbane Broncos player Ezra Mam a ‘monkey’ in a racial context.
Rafael Nadal withdraws from Indian Wells: ‘I’m not ready to play at highest level’
Rafael Nadal’s bombshell decision to withdraw from Indian Wells came four days after he lost a Las Vegas exhibition to compatriot Carlos Alcaraz.
Carlos Alcaraz, Rafael Nadal come through exhibition unscathed ahead of Indian Wells
The contest in Las Vegas, carried live by streaming service Netflix, was a chance for both Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal to test their fitness.
‘See you in Las Vegas!’ Carlos Alcaraz confirms Rafael Nadal match, India Wells defence
Carlos Alcaraz said in his post-match press conference that physiotherapists had indicated the injury was ‘not serious’ and further tests bore that out.
SA magicians Brendon Peel and Li Lau make history in Vegas after tricking some of the best in the business
The pair beat world-famous magician duo Penn and Teller at their own game.
Usher's ex-wife Tameka Foster surprised by his wedding news
The 45-year-old pop star tied the knot with his long-time girlfriend Jennifer on Super Bowl Sunday while they were in Las Vegas for his performance at the half time show.
Watch this! Usher electrifies Super Bowl crowd
The slow jam king held his own as he captured the magic of his late-1990s, early-aughts fame with a 13-minute, career-spanning medley including hits like ‘Love In This Club’ and ‘OMG’
Super Bowl rigging, Joe Biden re-election . . . NFL chief slams ‘Taylor Swift conspiracies’
Taylor Swift's burgeoning romance with Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce has been cited by right-wing critics as evidence of a plot to rig the Super Bowl.
Block border bill, urges Trump
“There is zero chance I will support this horrible open borders betrayal of America,” Trump told a rowdy crowd of supporters at a rally in Las Vegas.
Honda’s radical new 0 Series concepts to spawn production models in 2026
Honda is giving the world a taste of its future electric car plans with two futuristic concept cars revealed at CES this week.
On this day in history, January 9
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WATCH: BMW brings augmented reality to the road with XReal Air2 glasses
In the future your driving experience could be enriched by augmented reality glasses, BMW reckons. Here’s what it looks like in the real world:
WATCH: Assault suspect attacks Las Vegas Judge during sentencing
Clark County District Court Judge Mary Kay Holthus was attacked by a suspect during sentencing in a battery case on Wednesday in Las Vegas.
On this day in history, December 31
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