A small, invasive wasp is threatening the cultivation of chestnuts in Spain.

Pauline Dakin's childhood was full of secrets, disruption and unpleasant surprises - it wasn't until many years later that she found out why.

The US president asked the question to a child who called the White House on Christmas Eve.

Security minister Ben Wallace says those who use drones illegally can expect severe punishments.

Prof Abbas Edalat returns to the UK, eight months after he was arrested in Iran on security charges.

A fall in Japan's Nikkei index comes after Wall Street suffers the worst Christmas Eve on record.

The groups, including two children, are rescued in the English Channel in five separate incidents.

Two boys, both aged 15, are charged with murdering boxer Wilham Mendes in north London.

US ultrarunner Camille Herron tells BBC Sport about her 24-hour world record breaking feat - and the unusual diet behind it.

What do we have to look forward to in football in 2019? BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty has a look.

The NFL Show's Osi Umenyiora and Jason Bell pick their NFL dream teams from the players they played with or against during their careers.

Just what is it about the aloof and indifferent nature of Kimi Raikkonen's character that sports fans find so engaging?

Three sisters who were waiting to see the royal family as they arrived at church in Sandringham, Norfolk, spoke to the BBC about what they liked about the royals.

Ugo Monye and Chris Jones have selected their team of the year - but who would you pick? Use our selector and listen to the podcast unveiling BBC Sport's XV.

From wildlife park staff to oil workers, here's why people are working on Christmas Day.

About 90 people competed in this year's Peter Pan Cup, as bathers around the UK braved chilly waters.

People are sharing the nostalgic things they find in their childhood bedrooms this Christmas.

"My wish for a happy Christmas is a wish for fraternity among individuals of every nation and culture."

How much do you remember of football's quirky 2018?

Saturday's tsunami was triggered by a volcano and hit without warning, killing more than 400 people.

A lawmaker behind the bill says it has been fast-tracked as a "New Year's gift to the people".