Ed Sheeran to start the new year with surgery
The singer will go on a break next year to undergo a surgery to repair a torn ear drum.
Taylor Swift seeks to trademark 'Swiftmas', 'Blank Space' and '1989'
If the US Patent and Trademark Office approves Swift's application, singer's phrases cannot be used freely.
Colombia: Farc nurse arrested for conducting forced abortions on women soldiers
Ex-fighters have testified that they were forced to take contraceptive injections or terminate pregnancies.
Connect with the dead: Moscow's cemeteries to offer free WiFi
Authorities plan to extend the service to all 133 burial grounds, starting with three in 2016.
China: Government plans to give rights to 'ghost children'
China will allow unregistered children to apply for registration certificates.
Nobel Prize Day: Sweden hosts grand ceremony to award winners
The award ceremony at the Stockholm Concert Hall was followed by the Nobel Banquet at the capital's City Hall.
Shia LeBeouf invites people to chat with him as part of #TouchMySoul project in Liverpool
The actor will answer calls along with fellow artists Nastja Säde Rönkkö and Luke Turner at the Fact Gallery.
Abigail Breslin to play Baby in TV remake of Dirty Dancing
It is not clear who will reprise Johnny Castle, played in the original by Patrick Swayze, in the ABC production.
France: Madonna performs impromptu gig in memory of Paris attack victims
The singer performed some of her songs at the Place de la Republique with her son David and guitarist Monte Pittman.
India: Beatles Ashram in Rishikesh to open as tourist spot
The Indian ashram where the Beatles spent time writing songs and meditating was re-opened on the death anniversary of John Lennon
India: Police cast doubts over parents' claim that their infant was raped
Police in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh say it could be a case of political vendetta.
Chile: US billionaire and conservationist Douglas Tompkins dies in kayaking accident
The businessman behind brands North Face and Esprit, died of acute hypothermia after falling into a lake.
US: Zombie-themed nativity scene in centre of unholy row
Jasen Dixon is facing the heat for his depiction of the nativity scene using zombie characters.
Iceland: People embrace Sumerian religion for £40 tax rebate
Nearly 3,000 people, or 1% of the country's population, have converted to get relief from a 'church tax'.
Arthur Miller's first play No Villain to premiere in London
Director Sean Turner will offer a rare opportunity and stage one of Miller's earliest plays titled No Villain on 8 December.
Austria: Police recover €110,000 floating down the Danube
A man spotted the money floating down the Danube and jumped into the river to collect it.
David Beckham 'devastated' and 'relieved' over son Romeo's decision to quit football
David Beckham's son Romeo has decided to pursue his other interests.
Australia: Severed pig's head found in toilet near Muslim prayer room on university campus
The pig's head was found by a Muslim student who was preparing for his daily prayers.
Asked to ban female musicians, Tehran Symphony Orchestra cancels performance
Female members were banned from performing because they didn't wear appropriate head covering.
Spain: More deaths than births as younger population move abroad
Studies predict that with current demographic trends, Spain's population will keep falling over the next 50 years.
New Girl season 5: Megan Fox and Hannah Simone share shower scene
Megan Fox and Hannah Simone kick-start their first episode together with a shower scene for season 5 of New Girl.
Playboy's final nude issue features Pamela Anderson
Pamela Anderson features nude in a 12-page photo spread in the January-February issue of Playboy magazine.
New York Film Critics Circle 2015: Carol bags 4 awards including best picture
Todd Haynes's film Carol won awards for best film, best director, best screenplay and best cinematographer.
Mount Etna: Sicily sky lights up as volcano erupts
Mount Etna spewed lava and ash resulting in a number of flights being delayed.
Royal Enfield enters Thai motorbike market
Royal Enfield will begin retail operations in Thailand soon, as part of its global expansion plans.
Woman who 'lost her sparkle' dies after refusing life-saving treatment
A 50-year old socialite died after refusing medical treatment claiming she did not want to live after losing her 'sparkle'.
900 women run for office in Saudi Arabia's first female-inclusive elections
For the first time in the kingdom's history women in Saudi Arabia are getting a chance to vote as well as stand for elections.
Patients trust UK-educated nurses over overseas ones
Researchers found the sick felt they were treated with less dignity by foreign-educated nurses.
Kylie Jenner criticised for posing as sex doll in wheelchair
People with disabilities take offence to photo shoot for Interview magazine.
Bodies of four women found near pilgrimage site in Colombia
All were victims of a homeless man who confessed to killing seven women in total.
