At the “Wheelz N Smoke” arena in the outskirts of Johannesburg, 15-year-old Mzwakhe Ngwenya waited eagerly for his chance to show off his bike skills to a crowd of onlookers.

Hospital food would normally rank alongside school lunches on the culinary charts but a hospital in western Belgium has broken the stereotype after winning approval from a prestigious French restaurant guide.

Saudi ceramic artist Awatif Al-Keneibit walks proudly into a gallery displaying her work in Riyadh, where statues and earthenware figurines witness the return of plastic arts to Saudi Arabia after decades of religious restriction.

Lindsay Lohan is expecting her first child.

For her 100th book club pick, Oprah Winfrey relied on the same instincts she has drawn upon from the start: Does the story move her? Does she think about it for days after? In a work of fiction, do the characters seem real to her?

Princess Leonor, 17 and the heir presumptive to the Spanish throne, will undergo three years of military training starting in August, Defence Minister Margarita Robles said on Tuesday.

David Vencl emerged from the depths of Switzerland’s Lake Sils on Tuesday after a record dive beneath the ice to a depth of more than 50 meters without a wetsuit.

Thailand celebrated National Elephant Day on Monday, honouring the beast that is a beloved symbol of the country with feasts of fruits and vegetables.

Khloé Kardashian has posted family photos showing her and ex-boyfriend Tristan Thompson’s son on Instagram.

‘This is not just a win for RRR but for India as a country’

Deepika Padukone called ‘Naatu Naatu’ “a total banger,” and “the first song ever from an Indian production to be nominated for an Oscar.”

Whether it was the lingering drama of The Slap or the prominence of blockbusters in the best picture race, a bigger audience was lured back to the Oscars this year.