Hidden writing in ancient desert monastery manuscripts

Cutting-edge tech is examining ancient manuscripts for earlier texts written below the surface.

How young people and farmers are helping each other

Young urban investors are teaming with farmers in Nigeria to help them scale up production.

Diller Scofido + Renfro and Woods Bagot win Adelaide design competition

Acclaimed New York architects with leading Adelaidean practice convince jury with concept design to create a dynamic new art space on Adelaide’s celebrated North Terrace

Unveiling the ‘micro vertical city’

This tower radically transforms the soulless skyscraper into a highly livable and sustainable environment

Woods Bagot takes to the skies

Designs for San Francisco International Airport’s new Terminal One aims to ‘bring back the romance and excitement of air travel’

Rethinking the elevator

PLP Architecture has revealed the latest design for its SkyPod elevator featuring an innovative propulsion system based on Maglev technology

‘They look hot’ – Fans react to Nigeria’s world cup outfits

The Nigerian football team's travelling outfits are arguably even more stylish than their playing kit.

Jean-Pierre Bemba: ICC orders release of Congo ‘warlord’

Appeal judges acquitted Jean Pierre-Bemba of war crimes, a decade after he was arrested.

Ramadan Sobhi: Huddersfield Town sign Stoke City winger for £5.7m

Huddersfield Town sign Egypt winger Ramadan Sobhi from Stoke City for £5.7m on a three-year deal.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie wins PEN Pinter prize

Judges praise the Nigerian-born author's "sophisticated" approach to race, gender and inequality.