South Africans vote in crucial election for the ANC
The party of the late Nelson Mandela faces its biggest challenge in 30 years as millions go to the polls. Read More
Much-vilified MLB umpire Angel Hernández calls it quits
He was widely panned as the worst umpire in the game. But was the criticism fair? Read More
Hundreds of thousands without power after Texas storms
The latest round of severe weather comes after deadly Memorial Day holiday weekend storms in the US. Read More
What each side said in Trump trial closing arguments
The BBC’s Nada Tawfik highlights some of the key points before the jury starts deliberating on Wednesday. Read More
Trump lawyer tells jury Cohen is ‘greatest liar of all time’
The former president’s hush-money trial nears its end as the prosecution and defence make closing arguments. Read More
US billionaire plans submersible trip to Titanic wreck
The private submersible industry was shaken after the implosion of the OceanGate Titan sub last year. Read More
South Africans vote with ANC majority in the balance
The governing party is battling to retain its parliamentary majority, 30 years after Nelson Mandela led it to victory. Read More
Iran fuels 2023 global executions rise – Amnesty
The Middle Eastern country accounts for 74% of executions, whose number is the highest for eight years. Read More
US Gaza pier knocked out of action by heavy seas
It is unclear when the US military’s floating pier off Gaza’s coast will resume operations. Read More
Satellite to probe mystery of clouds and climate
Europe’s Earthcare satellite will tell us if the planet could lose the cooling effect of clouds. Read More