Nine killed in 'random' mass shooting in South Africa

IANS | December 21, 2025 11:57 AM

Johannesburg, Dec 21 (IANS) At least nine people were killed, and several others sustained injuries after armed assailants opened fire indiscriminately in South Africa's West Rand region, local media reported on Sunday, citing police officials.

'Nice to be sitting 3 nil up': Labuschagne after Australia retain Ashes with 3-0 lead

IANS | December 21, 2025 11:19 AM

Adelaide, Dec 21 (IANS) While there was a brief moment of doubt, Australia have once again retained the Ashes urn with a dominant victory, beating England by 82 runs in the third Test at the Adelaide Oval. Following the win, Marnus Labuschagne quipped that it was satisfying to secure the series after being called the ‘worst Australian team in 15 years’ before the Ashes started.