Pandemic inflames violence against women
In July, the UN estimated that six months of restrictions could result in 31 million additional cases of sexual violence in the world
Cricket: England's tour of South Africa in jeopardy after player tests positive for COVID-19
This will be England's first overseas tournament since the coronavirus pandemic began.
Joe Biden's little known India connection explained
The US president-elect Joe Biden's Irish cousins recently gathered under a pop art-style mural of him to celebrate his victory.
Trump vs Biden: Polls start to close in tense US presidential election
Fearing unrest, store owners boarded up windows in Washington and other major cities.
Europe surges past 250,000 virus deaths as Israel lifts lockdown
Europe's death toll makes it the second-hardest hit region after Latin America and the Caribbean, where fatalities have surpassed 350,000.
Chadwick Boseman's brother on actor's cancer battle: 'He was ready to go'
Derrick Boseman said his younger brother was tired and wanted to rest.
DeChambeau wins US Open to capture first major victory
The coronavirus pandemic postponed the US Open from June and led to a spectator ban.
Princess Diana's niece Lady Amelia Spencer gushes about fiancé Greg Mallett's proposal
Amelia and Greg, who first met when they were both studying at the University of Cape Town, have been dating since 11 years.
South Africa retailers pull out TRESemmé hair products over racist online advert
TRESemmé agreed to donate 10,000 sanitary pads to women from informal settlements around the country
Assange extradition hearing to resume in London
The Australian is being held on remand at a high-security jail, faces 18 counts from US prosecutors that could see him jailed for up to 175 years.
UK vows aid budget is safe despite ministry's demise
The ministry is being subsumed into the Foreign Office, prompting fears Britain's £15-billion budget for international aid could be raided.
Who's in the running for WTO leadership?
There are eight contenders for the director general of World Trade Organization as Roberto Azevedo steps down on Monday.
Trump rips rival Biden as destroyer of American 'greatness'
Biden's team accuses Trump of being derelict on the coronavirus.
Conservationist mauled to death by two 400lb lionesses as wife watches in horror
In 2017, the pair of felines broke out of their paddock and attacked a local who was collecting wood near the area.
Coronavirus graft scandals shake South Africa's president
South Africa's Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is investigating over 160 companies.
Reese Witherspoon had dreams to be first female president of the US
The actress shared her aspirations with her teacher in Grade three to be at the helm of the United States in the Oval Office.
US hits 5 million virus cases as Trump criticised over relief package
The US has been hammered by the COVID-19 pandemic, recording nearly 163,000 deaths.
Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively 'deeply and unreservedly sorry for' their 2012 wedding
The Hollywood power couple apologises for holding a wedding at a former plantation that houses slave cabins.
PETA releases footage of elephant killer to pressure passage of bill against trophy hunting
The trophy hunter says he received threats after PETA released a video of him killing a young elephant in South Africa.
Kanye West claims Kim Kardashian is avoiding his calls, trying to lock up in series of deleted tweets
The rapper posted a number of tweets after his first campaign rally in Carolina comparing himself to South African President Nelson Mandela.
Beyoncé shares first look at 'Black Is King' starring Jay Z, Blue Ivy Carter
The 'Lemonade' hitmaker calls it her 'passion project' that she believes is a 'historic journey', directed, written and executive produced by her.
Great white shark seen drowning 33-foot long humpback whale
The shark repeatedly attacked the sick whale for over an hour, eventually drowning it.
Asian markets rise on fresh vaccine hopes, eyes on earnings
Investors welcomed German biotech firm BioNTech's comments about a vaccine candidate would be ready for regulatory review by the end of the year.
Virus surge sparks South Africa curfew and Spain local lockdown
The United States is the world's worst-hit country with 135,171 deaths from 3,301,820 cases.
Prince Albert II, Princess Charlene of Monaco celebrate ninth wedding anniversary
The Prince's Palace released photographs of the couple who got married in 2011.
Michelle Obama praises alma mater Princeton for dropping 'racist' Woodrow Wilson's name
Her statement comes after United States President Donald Trump dubbed the move 'incredible stupidity'.
India, Mexico, Norway, Ireland elected to UN Security Council
India, Mexico, Norway and Ireland were chosen as non-permanent members, while Djibouti and Kenya will go to a second round of voting on Thursday.
Stocks track US rout as rally hits roadblock, second virus wave appears
The optimism on trading floors was shattered when Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell signalled the world's top economy would take some time to bounce back.
Britain takes new look at colonial history as statues fall
Local council leaders said they would take down the life-sized statue in the English south coast town of Poole to 'minimise the risk of any public disorder'.
NASCAR banning Confederate flag from events
The flag's association with white supremacists prompted NASCAR chiefs to describe the flag as an "offensive and divisive" symbol.