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Everything you need to know about Met Gala 2024

A short story by British author JG Ballard serves as the annual fashion extravaganza's latest theme.

Pastor survives attempted shooting during service

Police are investigating after a dead body was later found at the home of the gunman.

Argentina's Milei defends radical austerity plan

The Argentine leader tells the BBC that the "political caste" is bearing the brunt of his reforms.

Columbia cancels main graduation amid Gaza protests

The Ivy League school says it will hold smaller celebrations to focus on "keeping them safe".

Johannesburg city blamed for deadly SA building fire

A panel of inquiry says the city violated its own bylaws and failed to secure a condemned building for years.

Tributes as South African actor Sebeng dies in car crash

The acclaimed actor had acting roles on Netflix shows Savage Beauty and Miseducation.

The rise of Sweden's super rich

In 1996, there were just 28 people with a net worth of a billion kronor or more.

Falklands still British, admits Argentina leader

The UK and Argentina went to war over the British overseas territory - known as the Malvinas in Argentina - in 1982.

'Work to do' after local election losses – Rishi Sunak

Tory critics have called on Mr Sunak to shift the party to the right.

Zuma disciplinary hearing delayed over security concerns

South Africa is due to hold general elections on May 29.

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