Google unveiled two new smartphones Tuesday for its Nexus line of devices aimed at the high end of the market dominated by Apple and Samsung. The California tech giant said it was partnering with South…
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Chris Brown vows to raise awareness about domestic violence
American R&B singer Chris Brown has said he will raise awareness of domestic violence if he is granted a visa to tour Australia, after authorities indicated he could be banned from entering the country. Brown,…
2015 Kalasha International Film & TV Awards: Full list of nominees
The nominees for the 2015 Kalasha International Film & TV awards were reveled on Tuesday at Nairobi’s IMAX theatre. The following categories are now opened for public voting: Best Feature Film Best Short film Best…
New Bond theme song hailed as instant classic on release
The new James Bond theme song, “Writing’s On The Wall”, was released Friday, with singer Sam Smith’s nerves over how it would be received proving unfounded as fans hailed it as a classic. The release…
In shabby backstreets, diners find real taste of Cairo
Through streets strewn with rubbish where laundry lines hang from shabby apartment blocks, the tantalising smell of grilled kebabs lures patrons from across Cairo. Kaber Subhi, in the Egyptian capital’s northern suburb of Shubra, is one…
#WeirdNews: Robot owners warned not to engage in sex with them
The company behind a chatty Japanese humanoid named Pepper has felt the need to remind customers who purchase the robots not to engage in sex with them. Mobile phone giant SoftBank, which sells the units…
#CarNews: Meet South Africa’s “spinning” star
Deep in the Soweto badlands, between car scrap shops and evangelical churches, a diminutive teenage girl showcases her determination to become South Africa’s greatest “spinning” star. With her engine revved to its deafening max, Stacey-Lee…
Milan Fashion Week: Armani looks back to the future
Giorgio Armani had three important things to say on Monday: yes, he can do colours other than grey and beige, no, he is going nowhere and no, he has not had a nose job. The…
Burger King makes Halloween bun for its signature Whopper burger
Burger King has introduced a black bun for its signature Whopper burger in time for Halloween. The doughy accompaniment to the beefy delight has been given a make-over as part of a limited edition festive…