Ancient Egyptian mummification ‘recipe’ revealed

Forensic examination of a mummy shows the original ancient Egyptian embalming recipe, scientists say.

Ancient Egyptian mummification ‘recipe’ revealed

Forensic examination of a mummy shows the original ancient Egyptian embalming recipe, scientists say.

Polluted lives: The cost of South Africa’s gold rush

After decades of gold mining, large swathes of Johannesburg's population are thought to be exposed to toxic and radioactive waste.

Making waves in Shenzhen

BIG has created an undulating building envelope which creates a rippled skin around these towers and breaks away from the traditional glass curtain wall

UNStudio to create a green spine for Melbourne

Beulah International select UNStudio's proposal for Australia’s tallest tower from designs submitted by six of the world's leading architecture firms

Libyan court sentences 45 to death over 2011 killings

The Justice Ministry announces says 45 Gaddafi-era militiamen will be executed for 2011 killings.

They lost fingers entering Canada. Then what happened?

These two Ghanaians are happy in new surroundings after a perilous journey two years ago nearly cost them their lives.

South Africa’s ‘paedophile’ minister and a mysterious death

South Africa is gripped by the mysterious death of an ex-policeman who exposed an alleged paedophile ring in the former regime.

Victor Moses: Chelsea’s Nigeria winger announces international retirement at 27

Chelsea's Nigeria winger Victor Moses announces his retirement from international football at the age of 27.