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Authorities are facing scrutiny after Mohammed Morsi, 67, died on Monday after collapsing in court.

Photographer Hugh Kinsella Cunningham captures close-up portraits of some of the world's most dangerous snakes.

Hosts France finish top of Group A after a twice-taken penalty by Wendie Renard against Nigeria in an incident-packed finish in Rennes.

Germany punish an error-strewn display from South Africa to finish top of Group B at the Women's World Cup.

Mohammed Morsi was Egypt's first democratically elected president before being overthrown in 2013.

Mohammed Morsi, the Islamist leader who was ousted in 2013, dies after fainting in a courtroom.

The bombers detonated their devices outside a hall where people were watching football on TV.

The Roman Catholic Church says its health centres have been closed down in the one-party state.

Africa Cup of Nations hosts Egypt warm up with a 3-1 win over fellow qualifiers Guinea as Morocco lose second consecutive friendly.

The BBC has uncovered evidence that prescription drugs have been taken out of circulation by health workers and sold on illegally.

The internet has been shut down but pro-democracy protesters are finding ways to fight back.

Wearing a traditional white robe, Omar al-Bashir was taken from jail to the prosecutor's office.

It will take six weeks to cover the 12,000km route in a four-seater they assembled in three weeks.

Nigeria players Francisca Ordega and Asisat Oshoala on their personal struggles, inspirations and responsibilities going into this summer's World Cup.

Ireland's bid to advance to the next stage of Olympic qualification falters with a 2-1 defeat by Egypt at the FIH International Series in France.

No explanation has been given for the shut downs but they coincide with nationwide exams.

Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr downplays his team's chances of winning a fourth title at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt which kicks off on Friday.

Why are some couples are having multiple weddings? Leah and Echina explain why they did.

The Ebola virus may be easier to contain in Uganda than in DR Congo, reports Olivia Acland.

Imran Tahir takes 4-29 as South Africa win their first match at the World Cup with a nine-wicket victory over Afghanistan in Cardiff.