Entries by BBC News

I built this ‘AI aunt’ for women after family tragedy in South Africa

An AI chatbot and app for victims of abuse to get help is being piloted in South Africa.

Netherlands to return stolen ancient sculpture to Egypt

The 3,500-year-old stone head was likely stolen during the Arab Spring uprising.

India beat South Africa for historic World Cup win

Shafali Verma scores 87 and Deepti Sharma takes five wickets as India make history, beating South Africa by 52 runs for their first World Cup title in Navi Mumbai.

India beat South Africa for historic World Cup win

Shafali Verma scores 87 and Deepti Sharma takes five wickets as India make history, beating South Africa by 52 runs for their first World Cup title in Navi Mumbai.

Trump tells military to prepare for ‘action’ against Islamist militants in Nigeria

The US president says his threat is over killings of Christians - though experts say there is no evidence they are disproportionately targeted.

Kenyan landslide kills 21 after heavy rainfall

Kenya's government says 30 other people are missing following downpours in the west of the country.

Egypt’s Grand Museum opens, displaying Tutankhamun tomb in full for first time

The launch of the billion-dollar site sees fresh calls for the return of antiquities held in museums overseas.

India and SA prepare for game-changing World Cup final

There is history on the line as India and South Africa prepare for the Women's World Cup final on Sunday, with a new winner guaranteed for the first time in 25 years.

India and SA prepare for game-changing World Cup final

There is history on the line as India and South Africa prepare for the Women's World Cup final on Sunday, with a new winner guaranteed for the first time in 25 years.

Tanzania president wins election as hundreds feared dead in unrest

Demonstrations continued on Friday as young protesters denounced the election as unfair.