Supernova Astronomers announce the discovery of supernova ASASSN-15lh, the biggest yet seen by scientists.
Moldova Thousands of people in Moldova march against proposed candidate for Prime Minister Vlad Plahotniuc.
Nuclear test South Korea and the People's Republic of China will hold talks to develop a joint response to last week's North Korean nuclear test.
Ebola virus epidemic in West Africa A person dies of the Ebola virus in Sierra Leone hours after the WHO makes its declaration.
The World Health Organisation declares an end to the Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa with Liberia the last country to be declared free of the virus.
2016 Atlantic hurricane season Hurricane Alex becomes the first hurricane to form in the Atlantic Ocean in January since 1938 with warnings issued for the Azores.
René Angélil René Angélil, manager and husband of singer Celine Dion, dies at age 73 after a long battle with throat cancer.
Anglican Archbishops of the Anglican Communion meeting in England vote to sanction the U.S. branch of the Communion for its unilateral decision to allow same-sex marriages.
88th Academy Awards The nominations are announced for the 88th Academy Awards at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Hollywood.
2015–2016 wave of violence in Israeli–Palestinian conflict A foiled stabbing attack resulted in Israeli soldiers shooting and killing a Palestinian at Beit Einun.
Turkey–PKK conflict Turkish police headquarters in Midyat and Çınar, Diyarbakır, are hit by car bombs, killing six people and injuring 39. No group has claimed responsibility but the government accuses PKK rebels of carrying out the attack.
2016 Jakarta attacks Indonesian police suspect Islamic State militants are responsible for the attacks with five attackers reported dead.
Bomb blasts and gunfire are reported in the centre of the Indonesian capital Jakarta. At least seven deaths have been reported.