The mean temperature in 2017 was almost 1C higher than a recent baseline, data shows.

The chief executive of a leading jetpack firm reveals how he copes with being scared of heights.

The myth that only 10% of Americans have passports hasn't been true for more than 20 years.

Donald Trump's first year in the White House has been followed closely around the globe.

A UK project inspiring disadvantaged youngsters to apply to university is being applied to South Africa's townships.

A car crash left Polly Kitzinger with devastating brain injuries. Her family was unable to persuade doctors to let her die.

The signs you have a problem - and what you can do about it.

Having his legs amputated below the knee hasn't stopped Billy Monger getting back in the driving seat.

Ongoing wars, terrorism and growing Western involvement in Africa are set to be key themes in 2018.

With contraceptive pills hard to come by and prices for condoms sky-high more girls get pregnant.

In Iran, many ordinary citizens are engaged in a battle of wits as the authorities block popular apps and social media services.

Norishige Kanai says he has actually grown 2cm in space in three weeks, blaming a measuring mistake.

The outcome of the Czech presidential election may determine the country's course for years to come.

It was a normal school board meeting in Louisiana - so how did a teacher end up being taken to jail?

Drones that were incapacitated by the collapse of their creator are set to work again.

Mourners farewell Gareth Morgan in Sydney, days after he died alongside a UK family.

The rivalry between Amazon and Google's virtual assistants is fiercer than ever at the tech show.

Toyota and Mazda choose the Southern US state for their new $1.6bn plan, according to reports.

Once the face of a famous Akubra hats ad, Amy "Dolly" Everett took her own life over cyber-bullying.

Man United striker Romelu Lukaku denies claims by Everton's owner that he left the club after receiving a "voodoo message".

Head coach Lee Johnson says the "world has seen what Bristol City are about" after his side's 2-1 first-leg defeat by Manchester City in the Carabao Cup.