Liverpool and Manchester City are 'clear' favourites to win the Premier League despite Tottenham's form, says Mauricio Pochettino.

Tottenham are being talked about as title contenders after their 6-2 win at Everton, and ex-Spurs midfielder Jermaine Jenas saw it coming.

Britain's Johanna Konta hopes she will be "better equipped to deal with challenges on court" after linking up with Dimitri Zavialoff.

A Chinese drama is the most-searched show, despite Google being largely blocked in China.

Guide dogs are like politicians or Santa Claus: it's a bit hard to imagine them as babies.

One of the first astronauts to orbit the Moon thinks there's no public support to send people to Mars.

BBC Africa finds out how children from across the continent will be celebrating Christmas 2018.

The story behind one of the world's favourite Christmas carols.

Alan Barratt, CEO of Grenade, advises entrepreneurs to "always follow your gut".

Mamadou Gassama saved a boy dangling from a Paris balcony. But what happened when the media moved on?

The centuries-old tradition of husky racing is alive and well in Alaska. But for how much longer?

In 2018, Instagram has become an increasingly important way for Africans to make and share news.

Andy Mooney went from Scottish miner's son to earning billions for Disney and now running guitar firm Fender.

Recently released documents show Queen Victoria's daughter owed a tobacconist 15 shillings when she died.

Christmas and Santa have long had a commercial connection.

A run of bad luck left one man struggling to make sense of the UK benefits system - and at risk of losing his home.

How well do you remember the news of the last 12 months?

The BBC's Adrian Goldberg is entitled to a German passport - and it might come in very useful. But his family history makes him think twice about taking this step.

The Queen says the Christian message never dates and recalls a "busy year" as a grandmother.

The volcano in Indonesia is now entering a new, deadly phase, writes US volcanologist Jess Phoenix.

After a torrid week for US stocks, the Treasury secretary seeks reassurances from big banks.