Typhoon Hagupit is sweeping across the eastern Philippines, toppling trees and power lines and threatening coastal areas with a powerful sea-surge.

HIV is evolving to become less deadly and less infectious, according to a major scientific study.

In a show of courage, two college-going sisters thrashed three eve teasers inside a bus, even as passengers chose to look the other way.

A group of at least 1,151 people in Bangladesh have taken a selfie together with their Nokia Lumia 730 smartphone - making it one of the gigantic selfies fit to become the world's largest selfie.

A Christmas lights display in the Australian capital, Canberra, has set a new world record.

Namibians are choosing a new president and parliament - in what is Africa's first electronic ballot.