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IBTimes UK looks back at the 12 most captivating photos of 2013.

From Nelson Mandela to Oscar Pistorius, Typhoon Haiyan to the Boston bombing.

The Met office has issued yellow and amber weather warnings as a second storm is expected to batter the UK.

Harrods laid on butlers serving hot chocolate and canapes for shoppers who had waited up to nine hours.

Environment Agency issues fresh flood warnings and predicts heavy rain across country as road, rail and air transport disrupted.

Where to watch the Queen's traditional Christmas speech

NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden is to deliver the Channel 4 Alternative Christmas Message on 25 December.

Michael Thomasson's vast collection worth almost £500,000.

High testosterone levels weaken ability to fight flu and yellow fever, researchers find.

Flights grounded, bringing festive season woes to travelers.

A judge has ordered that a road highway be stopped because it might have an impact on elves living there.

Scotland Yard planning for staff shortages on party night of the year after PCS ballot

Rick Mastracchio and Michael Hopkins float out of International Space Station to replace a pump.

A female Malayan tiger named Tiga Tahun has been killed by her mate at a San Diego zoo, after a mating attempt went horribly wrong.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust launches probe in to Queen Elizabeth hospital surgeon.

Radical shakeup of adoption system aims to give prospective parents greater freedom.

The Barbie doll, one of the most popular toys ever invented has caused a social media storm about female body image.

Nadezhda Tolokonnikova and Maria Alekhina meet at Krasnoyarsk's Yemelyanovo airport

Owner of controversial website wants his bitcoins back.

Congolese rebel attacked by Christian militia in Central African Republic's town of Bossangoa.

Celebrating the birth of their first child, cash-rich parents are splashing out an average of £166 in the UK on Christmas toys and presents.

Snowden says he is still working for US spy agency - even if agency does not realise it.

Bletchley Park computer engineer who cracked Germany's Enigma wins posthumous pardon.

Severe Weather Causes Widespread Travel Disruption Across UK

Moon paid £250 to make her ears pointed because she wants to look like an elf.