The Nepali government voted to ban foreign solo climbers from Everest following concerns over the number of deaths on the world's highest mountain, plus certain disabled climbers.
The organisers have replaced the gala with a laser light and sound show titled Light Up 2018 to attempt for a Guinness World Record title.
Models Sophie Applegarth and Julie Iovenitti have defended themselves after dressing up as legendary tennis players Venus and Serena Williams, complete with blackface.
"Thank you for being a ray of positivity in a dark world," one Twitter user wrote.
Police searching for missing British pensioner Robin Warde fear he has died after discovering a boat registered in his name unmanned off the coast of the Algarve.
The airline, however, claims Bernice Kekona denied assistance and also noted her reservation did not note any "cognitive, visual or auditory impairments".
The new AI software Maven, has been reportedly designed to be paired with the US Navy and Marine Corps georegistration system called Minotaur.
"Oops! Something went wrong. Unlike Obama, we are working to fix the problem... and not on the golf course," the error message reads.
2,800 emails were released by the US State Department in response to a Judicial Watch Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit.
Bee Gees singer Barry Gibb and former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr included in New Years honours list.
NHS Forth Valley are asking the public whether they can help identify a man in their care who has no recollection of his own identity and no documentation.
Jordan Preshong, 11, was found dead on Wednesday (27 December) after a sleepover at her neighbour's home in northeast Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
A photo depicting three young Moroccan migrants getting some rest in washing machines at a Paris launderette has attracted attention online.
The Church of Sweden is urging its clergy to avoid using the masculine words "Lord" and "He" when referring to God in some prayers in a bid to become more gender neutral.
Donald Trump has issued a new warning to North Korea following allegations that the Chinese have been smuggling oil into the hermit nation.
The Arrels Foundation in Barcelona is fighting to end homelessness and has released an innovative series of images featuring people who have lived on the streets.
Iraqi courts are sending alleged Islamic State fighters to death in rapid-fire trials lasting less than 20 minutes, according to reports.
Donald Trump not only took a shot at Vanity Fair over their apology to Clinton but also slammed a famous editor in the magazine circle, Anna Wintour.
South Korean authorities say the Hong Kong vessel supplied 600 tonnes of refined petroleum to a North Korean ship in the East China Sea waters.
The relationship between the US and Germany has been strained in 2017 after a frosty first meeting in March.
Donald Trump drew anger online on 29 December after he claimed the US east coast, which is going through a severe cold spell, could use some "of that good old global warming".
Photographs show the extent of the fire at 1 Above Rooftop, with the entire Kamala Mills complex reduced to a blackened shell of twisted wreckage.
British plasterer Gregory Tomkins live-streamed his own suicide on Christmas Day on the "Apple Inc Insults" chat room where people go to insult one another.
The US Navy will reportedly continue to provide technical support from the US, even after search operations have been shuttered.
China reportedly conducted the first-ever flight test of a new kind of ballistic missile, which can deliver both nuclear and conventional payloads.
At least 14 people, mostly women, were killed and several others injured when fire broke out at a restaurant in central Mumbai's Lower Parel locality.
Israeli prime minister castigates Arab protesters for demonstrating against him during a visit to northern town of Ein Mahil.
Leah Rose Altmann, a 27-year-old aspiring musician has been missing since she was last spotted in the North Hollywood neighbourhood of LA in September.
At least 12 people are dead including an infant when a massive fire broke out at an Bronx apartment in New York.
A North Korean nuclear scientist who defected to China in November committed suicide after he was sent back