These are the big stories outside of coronavirus that were in the news this year.
German investigators have begun searching a plot of land near Hanover in northern Germany.
Authorities in Germany said last month they had identified a 43-year-old German citizen as a suspect in the case.
The UK police force investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann has denied a letter sent to her parents revealed evidence of her death.
Kate and Gerry McCann said suggestions they had received a letter from German prosecutors about their daughter's death were 'false'.
The 43-year-old suspect in Madeleine's disappearance is currently in a German prison.
German authorities said they have 'some evidence' that Madeleine McCann is dead.
Jim Gamble said the McCann case is “pretty unique”.
It is one of seven lines of inquiry that authorities have asked for help with.
Authorities in Germany believe Madeleine, who has been missing for 13 years, has died.
Kate and Gerry McCann have always vowed to continue searching for their daughter since her disappearance in Portugal 13 years ago.
A 43-year-old German national has been identified as the prime suspect in the toddler's disappearance.
Some £12m has been spent so far in searching for Madeleine, who went missing in Portugal in 2007
Kate and Gerry McCann were at a restaurant in Scotland when they were photographed, it was reported.
Goncalo Amaral was removed from the case after criticising British police.
The police investigation into Madeleine McCann's disappearance has cost almost £12 million.
Kate and Gerry McCann refused to take part in the documentary.
‘Find Madeleine - Leaving No Stone Unturned’, now has more than £800,000 in assets.
Police have told the parents of Madeleine McCann they have two new lines of inquiry into her disappearance, it has been reported.
David Edgar believes there are people who know where Maddie is.
The Home Office has confirmed that it is considering an application from Scotland Yard for more funding to extend the investigation into Madeleine McCann's disappearance.
Police have put in a request to the Home Office to support the joint operation with Portuguese police.
The fund to find Madeleine McCann is set to run out by the end of this month, it has been reported.
The Home Office granted a request by the Metropolitan Police for more funds for the investigation into Madeleine McCann's disappearance.
The money is in the Find Madeleine Fund, which is made up of donations and profits from mum Kate’s bestselling book on the disappearance.