Jang Yun-hwa is one of a rising number of South Korean women choosing not to marry, have children, or even have relationships with men.

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

Top cyclists, golfers and tennis players seem to be getting older - but are they?

A giant variety of avocado called the avozilla is attracting worldwide attention.

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

Syria's civil war isn't over, but Russia is keen to show that life is gradually returning to normal.

To mark Madonna's 60th birthday we take a look at the highlights and memorable moments of her life and career.

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "coffee time".

An interpreting firm had cut short her job interview after she refused to shake hands with a man.

Critics have mocked Motorola for "ripping off" Apple's design.

From singing for Martin Luther King, to being declared a "natural resource" in her native Michigan.

The 36-year-old musician turned politician has become a real thorn in the side of Uganda's long-time leader, Yoweri Museveni.

Co-ordinated editorials appear in US media outlets to highlight the importance of a free press.

Carlos Sainz signs a multi-year deal to replace fellow Spaniard Fernando Alonso at McLaren from 2019, the team confirm.

Most of Luciano Goccia's truck was crushed, except for the driver's seat he was in.

The mosque attended by the Manchester Arena bomber denies the claims about the sermon.

Dozens of whales were killed by North Atlantic islanders in preparation for the harsh winter.

A man was plucked from a van hanging in the wreckage of the bridge but his companion died.

The attacks over the past two days targeted centres for education and intelligence training.

England women's bowler Kate Cross on her "sense of emptiness", not wanting to see her team-mates and regaining her love for cricket.

Watch Somerset's Jamie Overton take a spectacular boundary catch to dismiss Alex Blake during their T20 match with Kent Spitfires.