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In a series of moves experts say signal a shift in how developing countries deal with pharmaceuticals, South Africa, Colombia and others have recently adopted a more combative approach towards drugmakers, pushing back on policies that deny treatment to millions of people with tuberculosis and HIV

I was just his little sister, now I’m trying to free him from an Egyptian prison. By Sanaa Seif

Other lives: Expert on South African politics who wrote a biography of Nelson Mandela

Former reviewer of terror legislation says No 10’s efforts to broaden scope of law are ‘dangerous in principle’

You are likely to hear Laurence Binyon’s words on Sunday but what other quotes have been associated with Remembrance Sunday? 

Tracey Cahoon was Amy Winehouse’s hairstylist between 2003 and 2010, and creator of her signature beehive look. She tells Joe Bromley the true story behind her signature hairstyle

Hamas has said that the group would only release all 240 Israeli hostages held in Gaza if Israel agrees to free all Palestinian prisoners. Among those locked up is Marwan Barghouti, sentenced to life imprisonment in 2004 for deadly attacks against Israelis. For many Palestinians, their “Nelson Mandela” is a…

Humans instinctually forge loyalties to groups to survive. Being aware of these impulses can help us deescalate arguments and find common ground. Some notable leaders in history show us how it's done.

Basketball is having a moment in print. These books examine various figures and aspects of the hoops zeitgeist

The team received a rapturous welcome in Johannesburg on Tuesday.

Kolisi joined Richie McCaw as the only two-time men’s Rugby World Cup-winning captain but his impact stretches far beyond the field