Barbara Bush, the 92-year-old former first lady of the United States, is in failing health and will not seek further medical care.

Cape Town mayor Patricia de Lille has questioned the need for a massive water price hike if existing budgets have not been properly spent.

Beyonce's performance at Coachella was rich with history, potently political and visually grand. By turns uproarious, rowdy and lush, writes Jon Caramanica.