A major children's charity is criticising Madonna's apparent decision to adopt a second child from Malawi. Malawian officials have indicated the singer will be in the country this weekend in an attempt to adopt a four-year old orphan called Mercy James. But Save the Children is urging her not to go through with the plans. Sky's Richard Suchet reports.
The World Cup football tournament kicks off in one week, and host South Africa is busy putting on the finishing touches. But not everyone is looking forward to the tournament. Authorites in cities including Cape Town are being accused of clearing the poor from the streets - to create a good impression for visiting fans. Al Jazeera's Haru Mutasa has more.