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For many South Africans, the quiet and calmness that can be found in the water – one of the rare places with few, if any, human-related threats – has been transformational.

The language brands use to promote their environmental sustainability can be misleading and unverifiable. How do you spot a buzzword from a real claim?

The jars are thousands of years old and may have been used for ancient human burial practices.

There are no official records of who President Trump was talking to during the 6 January riot.

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The Hubble telescope sees an individual star whose light has taken 12.9 billion years to reach us.

The Die Hard actor has aphasia, a brain condition "impacting his cognitive abilities", says his family.

The site's algorithm can push some people towards disinformation and conspiracy theories.

Wind turbines and solar panels produced 10% of global electricity in 2021 but coal also had a resurgence.

Rather than quit, more and more employees are happy to just get by and collect their salaries. Is it necessarily a problem?

Even when they're utterly forgotten, gardens can be surprisingly resilient.

Some parents see "sleep training" as the key to a good night's rest. Others argue that it's distressing for babies. What do scientists say about its risks and benefits?

The committee investigating the Capitol riots had sought to obtain the presidential records.

Observers have slammed the 'snail's pace' of negotiations and are pressing for a step up of ambitions.

The wooden box, containing coins, gems and other items, is due to be assessed by experts.

Especially when you’ve got a lot on, tiny household tasks can be soothing. Why do pleasant distractions feel oddly good?

Menton was once the top lemon growing region in all of Europe but had seen a steep decline over the centuries. Recently, however, producers are again seeing the fruit's potential.

An investigation finds evidence Boris Nemtsov was shadowed by an agent linked to an assassination team.

The Veddas were traditionally forest dwellers, who foraged, hunted and lived in close-knit groups in caves in the dense jungles of Sri Lanka. But most people haven't heard of them.

Russians have an estimated $1tn hidden around the world and countries are trying to find it.

The best actor winner apologises to the Academy - but not to Rock - after striking the comedian.

Trafficking rings are notoriously active in and around Ukraine - and the fog of war is perfect cover.

Passenger photos recovered from an infamous wreck have finally been published.