The Electoral Commission (EC) has explained that a total of 65,001 voters would be voting under special voting on December 1, 2016.

An investigation into South Africa's President Jacob Zuma has found evidence of possible corruption at the top level of his government.

Chelsea kept pace with the leading pack in the Premier League as they moved into fourth place with an impressive win at Southampton.

At least 58 cadets and guards have been killed after militants attacked a police college in the Pakistani city of Quetta, officials say.

Women have all but caught up with men at knocking back alcohol, a global study of drinking habits shows.

Jose Mourinho was humiliated on his return to Chelsea as his former club blew away his Manchester United side at Stamford Bridge.

Thirteen people have been killed and more than 30 injured in southern California after a tour bus ran into the back of a lorry, media reports say.

Hundreds of people in Iraq are being treated for the effects of toxic gases after a sulphur plant was set alight in fighting with so-called Islamic State.

Hackers used internet-connected home devices, such as CCTV cameras and printers, to attack popular websites on Friday, security analysts say.

Former Fifa president Joao Havelange has died at the age of 100. The Brazilian was predecessor to Sepp Blatter at world football's governing body, serving from 1974 to 1998.