Illegal mining remains common in South Africa’s old gold-mining areas, with miners going into closed shafts to dig for any remaining deposits.

Scientists have made an urgent call for research to establish the risks to health and the environment from particles produced by tyres which are the “leading contributor to microplastics”. A new study ...

The royal family has wished the King a happy 76th birthday, with the Prince and Princess of Wales sharing a photo of the relaxed-looking monarch wearing sunglasses and a garland during a recent royal ...