World leaders are paying tribute to the life and legacy of former South African president Nelson Mandela, who’s passed away at his Johannesberg home.
He was surrounded by his extended family when he died following a long illness.
The South African people have gathered on the streets to mourn and celebrate the life of the 95 year old freedom fighter.
There are reports Holden is planning to close its Australian car making operations in 2016.
Unions are calling on the federal government to intervene and save thousands of jobs.
In the US, a bitter cold snap is stretching across the mid-west.
Heavy snow has already caused traffic chaos and power outages.
And a gingerbread house in Texas has been recognised by Guinness as the world’s largest.
More than a tonne of butter, sugar, eggs and flour went into making the walls, with 23 thousand lollies on the outside.
