Los Angeles and New York see particular surges as the national figure rises by just under 1%.

Christmas comes early for researchers as a fragment of bone is confirmed to date from the era of St Nicholas.

Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes will holds talks with chairman Stewart Milne after the Dons reject a formal approach from Rangers.

Twenty two Russian athletes appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after being banned for doping offences at the 2014 Winter Olympics.

The city's importance explained, as the controversial US embassy move to the city goes ahead.

Labour calls it a "shambles" but David Davis says impact assessments would be of "near zero" use.

Guinness World Records are considering whether the 5.2lb (2.35kg) fruit is the heaviest on record.

Born while her mother was in captivity, the 40-year-old woman only found out about her identity now.

The five were decorating the town tree when they made contact with high-voltage cables.

Conflict has forced some 1.7 million people to flee their homes this year, aid agencies say.

A look back at the life of Johnny Hallyday, the French rock star who has died at the age of 74.

The Palestinians give a warning on President Trump's plan to recognise the city as Israel's capital.

One of the oldest and most complete skeletons of our ancestors is unveiled in South Africa.

Women and men who broke silence on sexual harassment and abuse are named Time's Person of the Year.

Captain Joe Root says England can turn the Ashes series around despite going 2-0 down with defeat in the second Test in Adelaide.

Toxic air is putting the brain development of millions of infants under one at risk, Unicef says.

Ademola Lookman scores twice as Everton beat Apollon Limassol to end their failed Europa League campaign with one win.

Former eight-weight world champion Manny Pacquiao is promoted to the role of colonel in the Philippines army.

British number one Johanna Konta adds Michael Joyce - who previously worked with Maria Sharapova - to her coaching team.

Victory in next year's election would mean that Mr Putin could lead the country until 2024.

To understand the Hallyday phenomenon is to understand the country, Hugh Schofield writes.