The South African choir that performed for Queen Victoria

The group of South African singers wowed 19th Century British audiences but also faced discrimination.
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Tommy Bowe column: 'Emphatic Grand Slam triumph sets Ireland up for World Cup tilt'

Winning the Grand Slam is Ireland's ideal launchpad for this year's World Cup, a tournament that will define their legacy, writes Tommy Bowe.
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Indian Wells: Carlos Alcaraz beats Daniil Medvedev in final to return to world number one

Carlos Alcaraz breezes past Daniil Medvedev to win the Indian Wells title and replace Novak Djokovic at the top of the rankings.
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Indian High Commission: Diplomat summoned after London protest

Two security guards were injured after a crowd gathered to protest outside the building in London.
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Indian state cuts off internet in hunt for preacher

Police in Punjab are looking for Amritpal Singh, a supporter of calls for a separate Sikh homeland.
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Iraq War: The helmet that saved a Black Watch soldier's life

Black Watch veteran Kevin Stacey served three tours of Iraq, despite being seriously injured by a roadside bomb.
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Kenya's plan to curb alcohol abuse: One pub per town

The deputy president has suggested a radical step to reduce alcohol abuse - closing nearly all pubs.
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Israel protests: Thousands march against Netanyahu court reform

Huge protests continue against the government plan to curb Supreme Court powers.
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Boris Johnson: Ex-PM to reveal evidence in his defence over Partygate

Boris Johnson faces a marathon televised hearing this week to convince MPs he did not mislead Parliament.
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Samara Joy brought back old-school jazz. It won her two Grammys

The 23-year-old unexpectedly beat major pop stars to win Best New Artist. Here's how she did it.
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Car-charging and dog hotels: Seven perks to lure you to the office

Companies are trying a variety of incentives to lure staff back to the office.
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France pension protests: Clashes with police in Paris as demonstrations continue

Demonstrators are angry at President Macron's decision to force through pension reforms.
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France pension protests: Crowd clashes with police over government reform by decree

A second night of unrest grips France after the government pushed through pension changes without a vote.
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Week in pictures: 11-17 March

A selection of striking images from all over the globe, taken in the past seven days.
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Thousands may have lost out to crypto trading app

Experts who investigated iEarn Bot say it could be part of one of the biggest-ever crypto scandals.
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How Australia wrote the 'stop the boats' playbook

The policy slogan used by Rishi Sunak is the same as that used 10 years ago in Australia.
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China's Xi to meet Putin in Moscow next week

Xi Jinping is travelling to Moscow to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin next week, the Chinese government confirms.
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Potatoes bury people after roof collapses in India

Rescuers search through piles of vegetables after the accident at the storage facility in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh.
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Fake India officer who conned his way into top meetings

The man made multiple visits to Indian-administered Kashmir under the guise of an aide of PM Narendra Modi.
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Arsenal out of Europe: How will Europa League loss affect title challenge?

'Disappointment but clarity'. Is Arsenal's Europa League exit a blessing in disguise or could it impact their Premier League title challenge?
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Death, blindness and eyeballs removed after US recalls eyedrops

Patients lose vision and have eyes surgically removed after using eyedrops now recalled in the US.
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World's first octopus farm proposals alarm scientists

Methods used on the Spanish farm would be "cruel" to such intelligent animals say experts, as details emerge.
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Officials investigate latest close call at US airport

The incident in Washington, DC is the latest in a string of reported near-collisions on US airport runways.
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Turkey earthquake: UK team to assess building damage

They are carrying out detailed assessments of why so many buildings collapsed.
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Silicon Valley Bank: Money in failed US bank is safe - US government

Depositors with Silicon Valley Bank can access all their money from Monday, US officials say.
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Your pictures on the theme of 'voyage'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.
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Florida's battle over how race is taught in schools

As Republicans ban "woke ideology" in classrooms, some teachers warn of a chilling effect on debate.
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Silicon Valley Bank share slump rocks financial stocks

The four largest US banks lost a total of more than $50bn in market value on Thursday.
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Covid-19 origin debate 'squashed', ex-CDC chief Dr Robert Redfield claims

Dr Robert Redfield makes the claim at a US congressional panel's first hearing into Covid's origins.
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Republicans slam Fox News' Tucker Carlson over Capitol riot clips

The Senate Republican leader says it was a "mistake" for Fox News to air footage playing down the riot.
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Elon Musk apologises to sacked Twitter worker over online row

The firm's boss says sorry to fired employee Halli Thorleifsson and appears to offer him his job back.
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Search launched for Americans seized in Mexico

Four unnamed US citizens are abducted apparently after getting caught up in a deadly shootout.
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Toblerone: Swiss rules mean chocolate bar to drop Matterhorn from packaging

Production of some of the chocolate is moving outside Switzerland so the Alpine peak can no longer be used.
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In photos: India's disappearing single-screen cinemas

Hemant Chaturvedi has documented 950 theatres across India and the stories behind them.
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Why Justin Trudeau is facing calls for a public inquiry

Canadian politics have been roiled by allegations of interference by China in its federal elections.
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King Charles will be anointed with animal-cruelty free oil

A new version of sacred oil to be used at the King's coronation has been consecrated in Jerusalem.
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Kem Sokha: Cambodia opposition leader given 27-year sentence for treason

Kem Sokha sentenced to 27 years' house arrest, five years after the dissolution of his party.
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Nigeria election 2023: Tinubu rises from ashes of opposition splits

President-elect Bola Tinubu can thank an opposition split for paving his way to the presidency.
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Man Utd 3-1 West Ham: Harry Maguire praised by Erik ten Hag as hosts reach FA Cup quarter-finals

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag praises club captain Harry Maguire's "really high" skill level as his side beat West Ham to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals
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Extremely fragile coronation chair being restored

Conservation experts are preparing the medieval coronation chair for the crowning of King Charles.
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What to know about the Alex Murdaugh murder trial

The defence rests its case in a double murder trial that has gripped the nation.
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Italy migrant boat shipwreck: Nearly 60 killed off Calabria coast

Twelve children, including a baby, were among those who died after their boat broke apart in stormy seas.
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Everything Everywhere sweeps SAG Awards ahead of Oscars

Everything Everywhere All At Once cements its status as a frontrunner following several major wins.
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Bao Fan: Missing Chinese billionaire assisting authorities, firm says

Bao Fan's disappearance has renewed concerns of a potential crackdown on finance and tech figures.
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Ghana's love affair with reggae and Jamaican Patois

Why a West African country with a rich musical scene has such strong links to Jamaica.
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Ukraine war: Zelensky wants Xi Jinping meeting following China's peace plan

Beijing's call for a Ukraine war ceasefire shows China is involved in the search for peace, Ukraine's leader says.
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Ukraine war: The friends who fought Russia's invasion

Jeremy Bowen catches up with two Ukrainian students who chose to fight when Russia's invasion began.
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Rapper Nipsey Hussle's killer Eric R Holder Jr gets 60 years in prison

Eric R. Holder, Jr. receives 60 years to life for the murder of the Grammy-nominated rapper in LA.
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Top US court wary of removing tech firms' legal shield

A bereaved family accuses YouTube of abetting a terrorist group by recommending its videos to users.
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Joseph Fiennes to star as England manager Gareth Southgate at National Theatre

Joseph Fiennes will star in a National Theatre drama about Gareth Southgate's "gentle revolution".
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