The world's wildlife population has decreased by 52% in the 43 years since 1971 because of human industry, according to the Living Planet Index. Elephant populations in Central Africa are going into decline, with deaths from poaching exceeding births.

Judge Thokozile Masipa on Thursday found Oscar Pistorius not guilty of murder, but left the door open for a conviction on manslaughter. Judge Thokozile Masipa reads her verdict during the trial of Oscar Pistorius at the High Court in Pretoria. (AFP).

Apple's new product rollout - including the Apple Watch - could see consumers pulling the plug on charging cords. Apple has unveiled a watch, two larger iPhones and a mobile payments service as chief executive Tim Cook seeks to revive the technology ...

DA leader Helen Zille had the infamous spy tapes in her hands for 15 minutes. But she left the high court in Pretoria without them nonetheless. DA Leader Helen Zille arrived at the high court in Pretoria on Thursday to receive the spy tapes. (Oupa Nkosi, M&G).

A Taliban attack has killed 18 people and wounded around 150 in Afghanistan, while Nato has warned that accords over Afghan troops have to be signed. There are fears that Washington could pull its troops out of Afghanistan, putting at risk the hard won ...

The international relations department has confirmed that Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama made a visa application for entry to SA. ?The Dalai Lama has again been refused entry to South Africa, this time for the 14th World Summit of Nobel Peace ...

Missouri police have arrested 31 people after racial unrest rocked Ferguson, following the fatal shooting of a black teen by a white police officer. Protests continue in Ferguson after 18-year-old unarmed black civilian Michael Brown was killed by a white police ...

The headquarters of the bloc's new bank will be in China, but South Africa will host the institution's main centre for its affairs on the continent. Left to right: Russia's Vladimir Putin, India's Narendra Modi, Brazil's Dilma Rousseff, China's Xi Jinping and President ...

The headquarters of the bloc's new bank will be in China, but South Africa will host the institution's main centre for its affairs on the continent. Left to right: Russia's Vladimir Putin, India's Narendra Modi, Brazil's Dilma Rousseff, China's Xi Jinping and President ...

Nervous Brazil beat Chile 3-2 on penalties to reach the World Cup quarter-finals after an epic battle that left Neymar and his teammates in tears. Fans celebrate Brazil's 3-2 victory against Chile. (Reuters). Two first half-goals and were also the teams managed ...

When least expected, the Dutch turned on the style with a barrage of spectacular goals and a 5-1 victory that humiliated defending champions Spain. Wesley Sneijder of the Netherlands acknowledges the fans after defeating Spain. (Getty). Rain and clouds ...

PS TV, which will be launched in North America and Europe at the end of the year, will synch with a Sony online store for digital content. Shawn Layden, head of Sony Computer Entertainment America, presents the PlayStation TV during a media briefing in ...

Malaysia's government has released the raw satellite data used to track missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 in response to pressure from relatives. Relatives of passengers on board the missing Malaysia Airlines flight are using the data to 'think out of the ...

At least 14 people have died and 200 rescued after a boat reportedly capsized in the Mediterranean, some 160km south of the island of Lampedusa. The Italian Coast Guard said the sinking occurred 65 kilometres north of Libya's coast. (Gallo). The Italian ...

At least 14 people have died and 200 rescued after a boat reportedly capsized in the Mediterranean, some 160km south of the island of Lampedusa. The Italian Coast Guard said the sinking occurred 65 kilometres north of Libya's coast. (Gallo). The Italian ...

At least 14 people have died and 200 rescued after a boat reportedly capsized in the Mediterranean, some 160km south of the island of Lampedusa. The Italian Coast Guard said the sinking occurred 65 kilometres north of Libya's coast. (Gallo). The Italian ...

At least 14 people have died and 200 rescued after a boat reportedly capsized in the Mediterranean, some 160km south of the island of Lampedusa. The Italian Coast Guard said the sinking occurred 65 kilometres north of Libya's coast. (Gallo). The Italian ...

Malusi Gigaba says the FNB Stadium has reached its 95 000-seater capacity for the ANC's Siyanqoba rally. Malusi Gigaba says the three overflow areas outside the stadium have also been filled to capacity. (Oupa Nkosi, M&G). The 95 000-seater FNB ...

New sanctions will be imposed on Russia as punishment for failing to adhere to an international deal aimed at stabilising the crisis in Ukraine. The US could unveil its new sanctions as early as next week. (Reuters). The leaders of the Group of Seven major ...

Bad weather has forced authorities to temporarily call off the search for more than 100 bodies from a capsized South Korean ferry. More than 100 people are still missing a week after the Sewol capsized off South Korea's coast. (AFP). Concerns are growing ...