The Latest Breaking News from Nelson Mandela

The BBC’s world affairs editor reflected on hiring the broadcaster, who died on Monday.

The multiple concerns about the dismal state of South Africa – including a stagnant and failing economy, a seemingly incapable state, and massive corruption – have led to the questioning of the political and economic settlement made in 1994 to end apartheid. The settlement is strongly associated with Nelson Mandela,…

Art, culture, and deep-rooted history, Radhika Aligh explores the sprawling South African city of culture

Sir Alex Ferguson famously pipped Blackburn Rovers to the signing of Roy Keane over a game of snooker in his home.

A memorial commemorating Nelson Mandela will be opened later in July in Liverpool, almost 10 years since the idea was formed

Campaigners say plans could have an impact on wildlife but their concerns were described as 'misconceived'

According to a new Pew Research Center poll, some two-thirds of Americans expect gun violence to get worse over the next five years. Is that surprising, when our nation has experienced over 300 mass shootings already this year?

David Beckham has rocked a series of unusual and eye-catching hairstyles over the years, from a buzzcut, to cornrows, to long ponytails and even a mohawk

From jaw-dropping anecdotes about Idi Amin to hard-to-watch footage of body-strewn war zones, this isn’t just a chronicle of the ex-news anchor. It’s also a history of our times

Dame Ann reported on events including the Cold War, Northern Ireland, Bosnia and Afghanistan.

The Windrush generation brought with them their jazz, reggae, soca and all styles of music to Britain. Here are some of the top songs that inspired generations long after, and still influences Britain's music scene