A platinum price rally and increased mining royalties should ease the pressure on South Africa’s fragile coalition government ahead of its October budget, Old Mutual Investment Group, one of the country's largest institutional investors,

President’s main coalition partner says it will now support crucial vote after scandal-hit cabinet member removed

A beloved Brazilian entertainer has died amid a battle with cancer. She was 50. Preta Maria Gadelha Gil Moreira, known widely as Preta Gil, died Sunday in New York. New of her death was announced in a statement posted to Gil’s Instagram account Monday.

Campaigners, environment experts and South West Water tell us what they think needs to be done to fix water issues across the region.

George H. Entwistle take over as interim superintendent of South Portland schools on Aug. 6, less than a month before the start of school, School Board Chair Tandy Ratliff said Monday in an email to parents.

Artisans in South Sudan are turning discarded tires into affordable footwear as the country faces a severe economic crisis.

Campaigners, environment experts and South West Water tell us what they think needs to be done to fix water issues across the region.

The South Shore puts a creative spin on summer traditions this weekend, with events where you can sit back and watch — or jump in and play a role.