Hundreds of people across Europe have died due to an unusually harsh winter on the continent. This weekend, Rome experienced the heaviest snowfall in decades. The M&G takes a look at the effect these cold conditions are having on Europe's homeless.

South Africa's Congolese community continue to protest and lobby against the 2011 election result which saw Joseph Kabila retain power, despite the arrest of 20 supporters of opposition leader Etienne Tshisekedi’s in Yeoville earlier this month, in what they say are trumped up charges.

At least 74 people were killed and hundreds injured in one of the deadliest incidents in the sport's history, when rival soccer fans clashed in Port Said in Egypt on Wednesday.

As the quarterfinals approach and the tournament heats up, the M&G takes a look at some of the most colourful images and key moments of the Africa Cup of Nations so far.

Despite national intervention in the province, residents of Limpopo are still bearing the brunt of gross economic mismanagement. The M&G travelled to the troubled province for a closer look at what's going on.

On the first anniversary of the Egypt uprising, the M&G takes a look at the iconic moment in the country's history that led to the toppling of former president Hosni Mubarak.

The Nizamiye Mosque, currently being built in Midrand, is based on Ottoman architect Sinan’s Selimiye Mosque in Edirne, Turkey. It gives visitors a chance to experience the extraordinary attention to detail and proportion that are characteristics of Ottoman design.

Cape Town has become the key destination for downhill skating, an adrenaline-fueled sport that takes part on the steepest of slopes. The M&G's Craig McKune is one of those brave, or stupid enough, to take part.