South Africas ANC votes to elect new leader

South Africas ANC votes to elect new leader

South Africas African National Congress delegates started voting early on Sunday evening to choose President Jacob Zumas successor, who has faced scandals and corruption. The counting is currently underway. Dec 18, 2017
X-Men and Fantastic Four joining Marvel after Disney/Fox merger

X-Men and Fantastic Four joining Marvel after Disney/Fox merger

The X-Men and Fantastic Four can now work together with The Avengers thanks to Disney acquiring 21st Century Foxs entertainment assets in a $52.4 Billion deal. This means characters owned by Fox from Wolverine to Deadpool will be owned by Disney and Marvel. Dec 14, 2017
Sandy Hook five years later: Parents come together to end gun violence

Sandy Hook five years later: Parents come together to end gun violence

On 14 December 2012, a gunman claimed the lives of 20 children and six adults when he opened fire  at Sand Hook Elementary School. Five years later,  mass shootings are still dominating the headlines. Parents of the Sandy Hook victims have banded together, to form a network of organizations aiming to take down gun violence across the nation. Dec 14, 2017
Australian parliament approves same-sex marriage

Australian parliament approves same-sex marriage

Cheers erupted in parliament as it was announced that same-sex marriage is legal. Same-sex couples can marry from January 2018. Members of the public gallery sang I am, you are, we are Australian following the announcement. Dec 7, 2017