Spectacular super bloom transforms South African desert

Photographer Tommy Trenchard captures South Africa's wild flower phenomenon.

Mhlengi Gwala: ‘Chainsaw attack won’t stop me doing what I love.’

South African triathlete Mhlengi Gwala is targeting an Ironman as he continues his recovery from a horrific chainsaw attack in March.

Kofi Annan: Timeline of former UN secretary-general

BBC Africa looks back at the career of the first black African to become UN secretary-general.

Kofi Annan: Timeline of former UN secretary-general

BBC Africa looks back at the career of the first black African to become UN secretary-general.

Ara Thunder on being a ‘talking drum’ player in Nigeria

Ara Thunder is one of a few women in Nigeria who play the traditional "talking drum" instrument.

Spinning a new future for the ‘Silk Factory’

Mei & Ostov Group has unveiled a ground-breaking plan to revive former a Silk Factory in Naro-Fominsk, Russia

Creating an urban oasis

Henning Larsen aims to bring a Scandinavian ethos to “The Springs” in Shanghai

David Chipperfield Architects completes in Duke Street

This project in central London combines architectural heritage with the functionality of a department store and provides a vision of the future of luxury retail

Sydney’s latest stadium gets on track…

Bates Smart have published plans to construct a 45,000-seat stadium over the rail yards of Sydney’s Central Station

Hyperloop’s next step: Amsterdam to Frankfurt in 53 minutes?

UNStudio are partnering with Hardt Hyperloop to present a vision for the Station of the Future