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1 Jan 2016 - 8:56pm

Germany on New Year terror alert

Two train stations in Munich have reopened after Germany received a tip about a terror threat, but the nation remains on alert.
1 Jan 2016 - 1:57pm

Released cabinet papers reveal fears and challenges of 1990-91

Immigration, the first Gulf War and concerns about extremist groups were some of the issues raised in the cabinet documents of 1990 and 1991.
1 Jan 2016 - 4:27pm

Blaze hits Dubai skyscraper, New Year's fireworks proceed nearby

Fire engulfed a 63-storey skyscraper in Dubai on Thursday night, but with the block evacuated and only minor injuries reported authorities went ahead with a New...
1 Jan 2016 - 4:03pm

Puerto Rico reports first case of Zika virus, spread by mosquitoes

Puerto Rico has reported its first case of Zika, a mosquito-borne virus that has been spreading across South America and the Caribbean and has been linked by...
1 Jan 2016 - 2:22pm

Spotty service at WhatsApp

Popular messaging service WhatsApp has been intermittently unavailable for several hours, delaying New Year's Eve messages.
1 Jan 2016 - 1:07pm

Mediterranean migrant deaths a record

More than 3770 migrants and refugees have died in 2015 trying to reach Europe by crossing the Mediterranean Sea, making the year the deadliest on record for those...

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31 Dec 2015 - 9:09pm

11 cultures that don’t celebrate New Year’s Day on Jan 1

Not all cultures celebrate New Year's Day on January 1. Here are 11 that have their New Year's on another day.
1 Jan 2016 - 3:21pm

Queensland prison escapees are facing charges

Three escapees from a QLD prison allegedly stole a car with distinctive Hound Dog Hairdressing logos from nearby Heatley before taking to the Bruce Highway.
1 Jan 2016 - 6:42pm

Taylor Swift releases video shot in New Zealand

New Zealand is front and centre in pop princess Taylor Swift's latest single Out of the Woods, which was filmed during her recent whistle-stop visit.
1 Jan 2016 - 3:15pm

The world welcomes 2016

Countries around the world are welcoming 2016 with spectacular fireworks displays.
1 Jan 2016 - 1:48pm

Qld police are set to ramp up roadside drug tests

One in four drivers tested for drugs in Queensland are returning positive results, police say.
1 Jan 2016 - 8:56pm

Germany on New Year terror alert

Two train stations in Munich have reopened after Germany received a tip about a terror threat, but the nation remains on alert.
1 Jan 2016 - 3:02pm

Ghana minister resigns for 'unsatisfactory handling' of electricity crisis

Ghana's power minister has resigned for unsatisfactory handling of an electricity crisis that caused years of frequent blackouts and hurt the West African country...

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31 Dec 2015 - 7:42pm

Baby Harmony inspires Alby's age-defying marathon run

The health struggles of a little girl named Harmony have inspired long distance runner Alby Clarke to tackle a 60 kilometre run from Warrnambool to Port Fairy.
31 Dec 2015 - 2:20pm

The world’s seven best (and strangest) hangover cures

Feeling dusty after the holiday season? Here are some of the world’s strangest hangover cures to help you recover when greasy food just won’t cut it.
29 Dec 2015 - 7:47pm

Ancient Irish DNA indicates mass migration from Middle East

Scientists researching the DNA of two ancients occupants of Ireland may have found links to the Middle East and Southern Europe that could help with genetic...
30 Dec 2015 - 7:43pm

Sonny Bill Williams graphic images: Charity says action more important than shares

UNICEF says it does not condone rugby player Sonny Bill Williams' posting of pictures of dead children in Syria.
30 Dec 2015 - 12:28pm

SBS reporter Nick Vindin's dispatches from aboard Maserati

Relive the Sydney to Hobart through the eyes of the crew on board Maserati, which finished fourth in the iconic race.
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Dreamtime astrology: Your 'destiny' predictions for 2016

Indigenous Australians have been looking to the heavens intuitively for direction from the Sun, Moon and stars for thousands of years. In Dreamtime astrology 2016...
24 Dec 2015 - 12:48pm

The best of SBS World News in 2015

From the stories of everyday Australians to international terrorism and beyond - these are the stories that made 2015.

Maps, charts and data

Our pick of the best infographics, visualisations and data journalism from SBS News & Current Affairs.

29 Dec 2015

Mapping Australia: Third-plus generation Australians

Third-generation Australians, on the whole, share many traits - but where are they?
21 Dec 2015 - 12:03pm

Interactive: close to half of FOI decisions were wrong

A federal government agency reviewed Freedom Of Information decisions by other federal government bodies and found close to half were wrong. So why does the...
10 Dec 2015

Interactive: who's following who in parliament?

When it comes to politics, ever wondered who is following who on Twitter? Now you can find out with our handy interactive.
Data

Interactive: Is your city heating up?

How have temperatures changed in your city over the decades? Interactive charts document the mean monthly minimum and maximum temperatures for the last 70 years.
13 Nov 2015 - 1:47pm

What's the fastest growing religion in Australia?

Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world and is predicted to rival Christianity in terms of global population by 2050. But, despite popular perception,...
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1 Jan 2016 - 1:12pm

New Year's Eve around the world in pictures

Cities around the globe have been bringing in New Year's Day with captivating fireworks displays and light shows. Here are some of the festivities welcoming 2016 from east to west.
29 Dec 2015 - 11:06am

In pictures: Spain's wildfires

Wildfires continue to burn across Spain's northern areas after an unusual dry spell.
22 Dec 2015 - 2:03pm

In pictures: the stories that defined 2015

Not sure if you are fully across 2015's major events? SBS News has distilled the major events and stories into this gallery.
21 Dec 2015 - 9:57am

In pictures: The birth of a mining town

Not long after large deposits of bauxite were discovered in remote northeast Arnhem Land, a thriving township was built. Rare archival photographs from 1971 document Nhulunbuy’s whirlwind construction.
4 Dec 2015 - 5:23pm

In pictures: Hayat's healing journey

Hayat lost a leg this year during the conflict in Yemen. But now she is learning to walk again with a prosthetic thanks to the work of staff at an International Committee of the Red Cross-supported centre.
1 Dec 2015 - 6:35pm

In Pictures: Brazil Mine Disaster

On November 6, two dams burst at a mine in Brazil owned by BHP Billiton and Vale, unleashing torrents of waste that flattened a village in Minas Gerais State.
30 Nov 2015 - 3:51pm

In Pictures: Cronulla Riots

As the the tenth anniversary of the Cronulla riots approaches (December 11, 2005), these photographs take a look back at the events that fuelled the violence.
26 Nov 2015 - 3:33pm

Homes destroyed, lives lost in SA bushfire

At least two people are dead and others are being treated in hospital for burns following a devastating bushfire in South Australia.
16 Nov 2015 - 12:56pm

Artists express sympathy and solidarity with Paris

As the world continues to mourn the victims of the Paris attacks, social media has lit up with artistic sparks as artists express their feelings in the wake of the tragedy.
15 Nov 2015 - 10:43am

In pictures: The Paris attacks

Belgian police have detained three people in connection with the bloody terrorist attacks in neighbouring France, for which the Islamic State extremist group claims responsibility.
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