NEWS

The 2016 Gregorian calendar will have an additional date in February because of the leap day.

China has modernised its army to handle the growing global space race and cyberwarfare.

Saudi Arabia has executed a prominent Shiite cleric after accusing him of having been involved in terrorism.

Vietnam has called the flight "a serious infringement of the sovereignty of Vietnam on the Spratly archipelago." 

Two Australian climbers have been killed after falling off a mountain in New Zealand's Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park. The bodies of Melbourne mountain guide Stuart Jason Hollaway, 42, and his partner, Dale Amanda Thistlewaite, 35, were found roped together near the top of New Zealand's seventh-highest mountain.

Acting chief health officer Andrew Robertson of Department of Health has urged party and music festival-goers to stay away from illicit drugs altogether and not take excessive alcohol.

It’s “Mayday!” for hoverboard lovers as recall on hoverboards take effect although it’s still the hottest selling gift this holiday season.

The Sydney lock-out law that restricts people to enter or stay in pubs and clubs after 1:30 a.m. will be lifted to prevent chaos on the streets on New Year’s Eve.

A 17-year-old teenager, living with her pet rodents, was not even able to move after developing rare rat bite fever symptoms.

If China does not renew Gauthier's press card, it will prevent her from applying for new visa and thus will have to leave China by Dec. 31.

Sydney photographers Chris and Jess Bray travelled to India to spot a girl wearing a pink bracelet and help her homeless family on being insisted by philanthropist Dick Smith.

NSW Police Deputy Commissioner Catherine Burn has encouraged people to enjoy Christmas despite the police saying that the two were preparing a terror attack in Australia with several others.

Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco along with their twins were photographed at their retreat Roc Angel.

Four men were arrested on charges of identity crime offences after a joint crime sting operation undertaken at six sites across Sydney last week.

Kate Middleton and Prince William have reportedly gifted their kids an oak-wood handmade see-saw with horses’ heads.

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) has issued an emergency alert for the Perth bushfire and has urged people to actively defend their homes and stay safe.

In a shocking twist to the coronation of Miss Universe 2015, host Steve Harvey made an incorrect announcement of the winner. Miss Philippines, Pia Wurtzbach, was announced as the first runner-up in an unfortunate mix-up.

Vladimir Putin has praised Donald Trump in the US presidential race as “flamboyant” and “very talented,” while speaking at a political conference in Moscow.

Air France Flight 463, Paris-bound from Mauritius, made an emergency landing in Mombasa after a suspicious device was found on board the aircraft. The Boeing 777 was carrying 473 passengers and  crew. The CEO of Air France, Frédéric Gagey, has said the incident that diverted the Paris-bound flight was ‘false alarm.’

Miss Russia Sofiya Nitikchuk and Miss Indonesia Maria Harfanti were the first and second runner-up, respectively, at 2015 Miss World pageant.

The sail of the sail-backed dinosaur that has been named Morelladon could have helped in heat exchange, storage of fat or even attracting mates.

Recognising the pain caused by former anti-gay laws, Tasmania will be the first Australian state to issue an official apology to those who were prosecuted and convicted under these laws.

Prince George's parents have asked for his privacy to be protected, when he goes to school next year.

Prince William and Kate Middleton thank fans for their warm wishes this year.

The Duchess of Cornwall’s cipher and The Prince of Wales' Feathers are printed on the cover of their official Christmas card.

Opposing Libyan governments have signed a United Nations-brokered deal in Morocco aimed at uniting the two factions and resting IS tensions.

Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe feels that toilets encourage women’s participation in society and will help them shine though Japan can do a lot more in terms of sanitation.

Peter Fanning, pro-surfer Mick Fanning’s older brother, has died suddenly on the eve of the world surfing title competition in Oahu, Hawaii.

"Downton Abbey" star Michelle Dockery has been devastated by her fiance's death.