Every continent including Antarctica saw demos this year, with many likely to spill over into 2020.

After attacks in Mali and Niger, questions are being raised about the intervention.

Sri Lankan women fought to become Buddhist nuns, but now they find themselves treated like aliens.

Fewer Americans hunt now, partly due to growing urbanisation, leading some advocates to fear it's dying out.

Artists share the inspiration behind the crafty creation of miniature scenery on their bookcases.

As relations between North and South Korea sour, one island remembers a dark time in the past.

Buckingham Palace releases two pictures of the Queen and her heirs making Christmas puddings.

France's president urges striking transport unions to call a truce "out of respect for families".

The Paris cathedral will miss its first Christmas Mass in more than 200 years as repairs continue.

The six-year-old found a hand-written message from Chinese prisoners in a box of Christmas cards.

Initial results give the incumbent a narrow majority - but the opposition is expected to appeal.

Paul Pogba could play for the first time since September after being named in Manchester United's squad to face Watford on Sunday.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp praises his players for "passing test after test" as they become Club World Cup champions for the first time by beating Flamengo.

Primetime TV history will be made in the UK this weekend, when Dancing on Ice includes a same-sex couple in the competition.

Prime Minister Modi accuses opposition parties of "spreading lies" about the controversial bill.

Winners celebrate as €2.38bn is handed out at the Spanish lottery El Gordo, which means "the fat one".

The Roman Catholic group publishes its report into Marcial Maciel and the Legionaries of Christ.

Carlo Ancelotti targets Champions League qualification and bringing silverware to Everton after taking over as the club's manager.

Residents are not yet allowed to return to Balmoral amid ongoing safety concerns over bushfires.

Liverpool enjoyed the perfect night in the Club World Cup and Premier League on Saturday and their players have the right mindset for more success, says ex-Reds defender Stephen Warnock.

The national rail company offers a special service to 5,000 children travelling alone over Christmas.