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Kenya's Ruto says 'no time to waste' after vote win
Kenya's Ruto says 'no time to waste' after vote win

Kenya's president-elect William Ruto vowed Wednesday that his new administration would be transparent, saying there was no time to waste in meeting the "huge expectations" of Kenyans. "The expectations of the people of Kenya are huge and therefore we do not have the luxury of wasting any time," Ruto said.

Miners toil for coal beneath the battle for east Ukraine
Miners toil for coal beneath the battle for east Ukraine

Deep underground, not far from Ukraine's frontlines, coal miners burrowing in the bowels of the earth are preoccupied by the war but resigned to getting the job done. Just 170 kilometres (106 miles) from the pro-Russian separatist stronghold of Donetsk, miner Oleksandr Oksen says thoughts are often with colleagues on the frontlines.

South Africa's Rabada sparks England collapse in first Test
South Africa's Rabada sparks England collapse in first Test

Ben Stokes was dismissed on the stroke of lunch on the opening day of the first Test between England and South Africa at Lord's on Wednesday, to leave his side perilously placed on 100-5. South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada once again proved his worth, removing openers Alex Lees and Zak Crawley after England had been sent in to bat by Proteas captain Dean Elgar.