What can statistics tell us about life in Kim Jong-un's secretive country?

This was Narendra Modi's toughest year on the economic front, writes the BBC's Sameer Hashmi.

Women are speaking out about sexual harassment through photographer Eliza Hatch's powerful project Cheer Up Luv.

What are the key dates and developments to watch out for as Britain and the EU move forward?

The prime minister says 2017 was a turbulent year, but insists she is making progress on Brexit.

After three days of demonstrations, the country's Revolutionary Guard threatens a crackdown.

BBC Sport picks out the major sporting events of 2018, including the key football dates, Formula 1 races and England cricket Tests.

A man has been arrested after an alleged "swatting" prank call led to police shooting dead a 28-year-old man.

Footage from the town of Dorud shows a crowd carrying what appears to be a wounded man.

Internet firms are "ruthless profiteers" who fail to fight terrorism, the security minister says.

Temperatures are set to remain below minus 10 degrees Celsius in the area for the next week.

Five Britons, including an 11-year-old girl, are killed alongside an Australian pilot.

The film superstar says he will form a party to "change the political system" in Tamil Nadu state.

Wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow says under-fire all-rounder Moeen Ali is still part of the best current England team.

Heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua says he does not respect Tyson Fury but that he would fight his fellow Briton.

Andy Murray says he doesn't mind if he is ranked at "30 in the world level" as he prepares to return from six months out.

Nottingham Forest sack manager Mark Warburton and assistant David Weir after nine months at the City Ground.

South Korea says 5,100-tonne tanker may have been heading to the North in violation of sanctions.

Dawid Malan is added to the England one-day squad for the series in Australia, as all-rounder Ben Stokes will not fly out with the group.

Barcelona kit manufacturers Nike advertised the club's shirts with Liverpool midfielder's Philippe Coutinho's name on the back.

Fireworks in Auckland welcome the new year 2018.