Teaching children to surf Liberia's wild waves

An African country which has seen civil war and Ebola could be the next surfing hotspot.

In pictures: Portugal's lingering influence in Zanzibar

A festival in Pemba reveals cultural influences dating back to the 16th Century.

France's 25-year treasure hunt for a golden owl

Somewhere in France lies buried a small statuette and for 25 years thousands have searched for it.

Seattle-Tacoma plane thief 'had full airport credentials'

A 29-year-old who took and crashed a 76-seat passenger plane was a fully accredited airline employee.

Nobel Prize-winning British author VS Naipaul dies aged 85

Sir Vidia died surrounded "by those he loved" at his home in London, his wife confirms.

Egypt: Defrocked monk charged with killing Coptic bishop

Egyptian Bishop Epiphanius was found dead at his monastery in a case that shocked the Coptic Church.

Stolen plane: Footage shows aerial stunts

The man who stole an empty US passenger plane attempted aerial manoeuvres before it later crashed.