Protests against increased public transit fares, the upcoming Confederation's Cup, and government corruption have brought as many as 200,000 to the streets in Brazil. See the latest photos.
We sat down with Troye Sivan, the young star of Spud 2: The Madness Continues, author John van de Ruit and producer Ross Garland about the making of the highly anticipated new movie. Spud 2: The Madness Continues opens in SA cinemas on 21 June.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has told the West that sending weapons to Syrian rebels could backfire one day, but defended Russia's own military contacts with the Syrian government.
Watch a group of elderly well-wishers arrive at the Pretoria hospital where former South African president Nelson Mandela was spending his 11th day on Tuesday.
Leaders from some of the world's most economically powerful nations have gathered in Northern Ireland for the annual G8 Summit. See photos from the event.