South Africa

EU's decision to brand Israel's Modiin-Maccabim-Reut as settlements causes uproar in Tel Aviv.

Kevin Pietersen has issued an apology to the England and Wales Cricket Board for sending 'provocative' text messages to members of the South African side.

Sir Alex Ferguson is still working his transfer magic at Manchester United, and will aim for Champions League glory

Former England captains Michael Vaughan and Geoff Boycott believe Kevin Pietersen can't return to international cricket until he apologies for his behaviour.

The international career of Kevin Pietersen has been put in doubt after the England batsman refused to deny the reports that he had sent text messages to some of the South Africa team criticising his captain Andrew Strauss.

Images show hundreds of craters

Office workers pile on to streets of South Africa's biggest city to witness unusual weather event.

England batsman Kevin Pietersen has threatened to retire from test cricket after revealing a series of divisions with the England and Wales Cricket Board and other members of the dressing room.

Great Britain again forced to settle for bronze as Spain's Mireia Belmonte Garcia and USA's Ledecky snatch silver and gold.

Sarah, a 11 year old female cheetah living at the Cincinnati Zoo in the US, is now the proud owner of the new world land speed record for mammals

Reports suggest Italian club Inter Milan have agreed a transfer fee with Sao Paulo over the transfer of the Brazilian

There was more success for the Great Britain rowing team as the men's lightweight four managed to claim the silver medal in perhaps the closest fought final we have seen at Eton Dorney.

'Goodbye my beloved badminton' cries Yu following expulsion of eight players for deliberate under-performance.

The news that eight badminton players have been disqualified from the London 2012 Olympics for match-fixing has led to number of former players and officials commenting on the bold decision of the Badminton World Federation.

Great Britain coach Hope Powell is wary of the threat of Canada in the Olympic quarter final after maintaining their 100% win record after beating Brazil in front of a record Wembley crowd for a women's fixture.

Cathal Gilbert looks at 26-year reign of King Mswati III in Swaziland and asks what needs to happen for things to change.

Artifacts discovered from a South African cave provide crucial evidence on the origins of modern behaviour.

Great Britain rowers have qualified for final of the men's lightweight four, by finishing first in their semi final game.

Man United owners could make £90m through IPO - but fans rush to condemn their 'asset stripping'

Amaro Jose Viana, a 12-year-old boy was drowned in boiling water after his parents were shot dead by gunmen who broke into the family house.

Leader of right-wing group Boeremag also guilty of Soweto bombings in 2002, could face life sentence.

Row over North Korea and South Korea flag mistakes is not only unfortunate incident to occur during huge sporting events.

South African rugby legend Francois Pienaar believes financial implications of hosting 2024 Olympic Games too significant to risk bidding.

South Africa marched to victory in their first test against England at the Kia Oval, with the side getting all out for 240 to gift the Saffas a win by an innings and 12 runs.

Princess Charlene visited the South African Olympics swimmers to offer them help on funding and sponsorship. Check out the pictures.

England are staring down the barrel at the moment and will need a miracle on Monday to save this Test in the battle to become the undisputed best Test team in the world.

England are staring down the barrel at the moment and will need some early wickets on Sunday if they hope to save this Test.

Sir Alex Ferguson's side will play their away matches in white shirts and black shorts this season.

South Africa are trailing England by 299 runs but they have nine wickets in hand and with conditions expected to be good for batting on Saturday, the match is very much in the balance.

England look to well in control and on course to defend their crown against South Africa, as we head into the second day at the Oval