South Africa fire: What are Johannesburg's hijacked buildings?
Many blocks in inner-city Johannesburg, the scene of a deadly fire, are deemed unfit to live in.
2023-08-31 22:47
Johannesburg fire: 'Others jumped too, but they didn't make it'
One survivor tells of his escape, another says she was powerless with her children trapped inside.
2023-08-31 22:46
NBA star James Harden sells out 10,000 bottles of wine in seconds on Chinese livestream
NBA star James Harden expressed disbelief after Chinese fans snapped up 10,000 bottles of his own-branded wine in seconds, demonstrating the massive reach of livestreaming in the country, where basketball is loved by millions.
2023-08-17 12:53
Recife: Eight killed in Brazil apartment block collapse
The four-storey block of flats collapsed in the early hours of the morning in the city of Recife.
2023-07-08 13:16
Sunil Chhetri: Indian footballer in the same league as Messi and Ronaldo
Long-standing captain Sunil Chhetri has been the face of football in cricket-crazy India.
2023-07-06 06:51
Thai elephant flown home after alleged abuse in Sri Lanka
Bangkok demanded the return of the animal after claims it was tortured while kept at a Buddhist temple.
2023-07-03 12:53
Support for Black Lives Matter movement has dropped since 2020, report says
The Black Lives Matter movement has lost support among Americans in the past three years, according to a new study released Wednesday by the Pew Research Center.
2023-06-15 04:26
Arikomban: How two states are struggling to contain a rice-loving elephant
Authorities attempt to find a permanent habitat for it as activists criticise its "brutal" treatment.
2023-06-12 08:56
Cousin of Black Lives Matter co-founder cause of death cited as enlarged heart and cocaine use, medical examiner says
Keenan Anderson, who was repeatedly tased by Los Angeles police officers in January, died from cardiomyopathy, also known as an enlarged heart, and cocaine use, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner said.
2023-06-03 21:23
Google removes 'Slavery Simulator' game amid outrage in Brazil
The app, which allowed players to "buy and sell" black characters, was launched last month.
2023-05-26 04:46
Douyin: Chinese livestreamer dies after filming drinking video
The 34-year-old livestreamer's death sparks outcry and calls for a crackdown on video sites.
2023-05-22 18:49
Floods ruin crops and drown livestock in one of Italy's gastronomic heartlands
When the rain started falling in the north Italian region of Emilia Romagna last week -- one of the premier gastronomic destinations in a country famous for its food -- farmer Andrea Betti feared the worst.
2023-05-21 12:48