Ukrainian fencer Olha Kharlan was awarded a place in the 2024 Paris Olympics by the IOC on Friday after she was disqualified at the world… Read More »Disqualified Ukrainian fencer Kharlan reinstated, awarded Paris Olympics place
President Vladimir Putin said Friday that Russia and the African leaders attending a summit in Saint Petersburg had agreed to promote a multipolar world order… Read More »Russia and Africa agree to promote ‘multipolar world order’, says Putin
Russian troops have mounted fierce assaults in Ukraine’s northeastern Kupiansk region, located at the northern end of the country’s 600-mile front line. While Moscow’s troops… Read More »Counterattack or ploy? Kyiv vigilant despite heavy Russian shelling of northeast region
In our new joint report, UN Women and UNDP have proposed the Women’s Empowerment Index (WEI) and the Global Gender Parity Index (GGPI) as twin… Read More »Expert’s take: Most of the world’s women and girls struggle with large gaps in equality and empowerment
Organisers in South Africa say investigations continuing at “highest level” after Jamaica captain says she was victim of theft.
A key government online platform has been down for several days and mobile money services are also affected.
As Africa prepares to host for the first time, BBC Sport Africa examines the chances of the continent’s four participants: South Africa, Malawi, Uganda and… Read More »Netball World Cup 2023: South Africa, Malawi, Uganda and Zimbabwe aim high
Egypt’s leader says it is “essential” the deal allowing Kyiv to export produce be revived.
General Abdourahmane Tchiani is addressing the nation after staging a coup.
French President Emmanuel Macron has declined to condemn the country’s top police chiefs for appearing to suggest officers were above the law, seeking to stave… Read More »Macron walks tightrope as French police protest challenges rule of law
