Preview of the year ahead
2014 saw many defining moments, from the catastrophe of Ebola, to highs such as the Winter Olympics, but what does 2015 hold in store?
Use this interactive graphic to click on different dates throughout the year to find out what 2015 has in store.
Britain, Nigeria, Israel, Turkey, Argentina, Myanmar and Spain will all be holding elections.
Lithuania will join the euro, Germany will host a G7 summit, Panama will host the Summit of the Americas, Pope Francis will visit the U.S., and NASA will send the first spacecraft to Pluto.
In sport the Cricket World Cup will take place in Australia and New Zealand, Beijing will host the the World Athletics Championships, and England will stage the Rugby World Cup.
In film the seventh Star Wars, and the 24th in the James Bond series will be released.
