Florida Keys residents say they feel a strong sense of community and see a fast recovery as restaurants reopen and cleanup crews remove debris caused by the powerful storm that struck the state on September 10.

From soul diva Aretha Franklin to astrophysicist Stephen Hawking and former UN chief Kofi Annan, images of some of the notable figures who passed away in 2018.

China's "reform and opening up" policy brought monumental changes to society in the world's most populous country since its launch 40 years ago under late paramount leader Deng Xiaoping. As China marks next week the anniversary of the momentous shift agreed at a Communist Party gathering on December 18, 1978, AFP interviewed five people whose experiences provide snippets into how the policy transformed lives.

From devastating tales of heartache and destruction in Yemen and Syria, to a global sigh of relief as a young football team is rescued from a flooded cave, here's a look at some world news highlights from 2018.

2018 was a World Cup year in which France came out on top. But aside from football mania, the year also saw North Korean cheerleaders on a charm offensive at the Winter Olympics and a scandal that sent tremors throughout the cricket world.

Some 24 ice blocks are on display outside London's Tate Modern and six others dotted around different locations in the city to alert passersby to the dangers of global warming.