South Africa

Bryan Robson believes that Manchester United signing Shinji Kagawa is showing great ability off the field as well as on it, with the Japan international preparing to join the squad in their pre-season tour.

Police conclude investigations into sex abuse claims by five woman against South African tennis champ they say abused them when he was their coach.

Japan, Norway and Iceland among countries block long-running campaign at International Whaling Commission vote.

The Queen's Diamond Jubilee is set to continue to sparkle for the public, as more than 10,000 royal diamonds belonging to the Queen are due to go on display at Buckingham Palace.

The victim is in a critical condition in intensive care after losing several fingers and a part of an ear.

Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed that Shinji Kagawa will play for Manchester United in their pre season matches, along with young Crewe signing Nick Powell.

England's five-match one-day series against Australia gets under way at Lord's on Friday

Human ancestors consumed parts of trees like bark and leaves, as well as sedges, shrubs or herbs, rather than grass

Check out a full tactical preview and analysis ahead of Thursday evening's Euro 2012 semi final between three time FIFA World Cup champions Germany and the Italy, as well as information on where to watch live and what time it kicks off

WWF and Traffic voice support as Gabon president Ali Baba lit a pyre of more than 4,000 Kilos of Ivory blocked from illegal trade in Asia.

South African government accused of preferring to spend money destroying books rather than educating children.

Manchester United have announced ticket details for their pre-season tour of South Africa, with details on games in China and Norway expected to follow

Cambridge Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology explores psychology and politics of living with HIV/Aids in South Africa.

Germany beat Greece 4-2 in their quarter final and await the result of the game between England and Italy for the identity of their semi final opponent

Check out a full tactical preview and analysis ahead of Saturday evening's game between Euro 2012 defending champions Spain and former champions France, as well as information on where to watch live and what time it kicks off

China and Brazil signed a series of economic and trade ties at the sidelines of Rio+20 sustainable development summit.

From The White Stripes to Alan Shearer's opinions - what has been memorable about the Euro 2012 group stage?

Patron of Tusk Trust warns that illegal trade in rhino horns pushing species to the brink

England manager Roy Hodgson hopes the impact of the returning Wayne Rooney at the European Championship could mirror the big stage temperament shown by Brazilian legend Pele.

Dawid Kruiper remembered for his resolve to recover the lands of the Khomani people in the Kalahari Gemsbok National Park (now the Kagalgadi Transfrontier Park).

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez believes Spain's goal scoring capability is manager Vicente Del Bosque's biggest concern at Euro 2012.

A 23-year-old young gay activist South African man Thapelo Makutle was killed and his body severely mutilated in an apparent hate crime.

Ministers in Namibia call for death penalty to be reinstated, following increase in passion killings.

Canada ranks the safest place among the G20 nations for a woman to live, according to a poll by gender experts.

Former England manager Glenn Hoddle believes current boss Roy Hodgson could have benefitted from Joe Cole's international experience at the European Championships.

As England jetted off to Donestk today to prepare for the first of their three group stage matches, it would have been with a heavy heart as the team said goodbye to their base at quaint Krakow for now at least.

Euro 2012 Spain v Italy: Live Stream, Where to Watch Online, Team News, Facts, Preview and Line-ups

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Euro 2012: Germany v Portugal, Live Stream, Where to Watch Online; Team News, Facts, Preview and Line-ups

After the popularity of psychic powers of Paul the Octopus, who was widely known for predicting the results during the 2010 World Cup - many animals have lined up to predict the winners of Euro 2012 soccer championships.