Bbc news archives 2016

The BBC News Archives for 2016 are a treasure trove of news stories and events from that year. Here are some of the top stories from 2016:

January

• The United States and China agree to a deal to limit carbon emissions and combat climate change.
• The European Union and Turkey reach a deal to stem the flow of migrants into Europe.
• David Bowie, the legendary musician, dies at the age of 69.

February

• The Zika virus outbreak spreads globally, with cases reported in over 30 countries.
• The EU's anti-terrorism chief says the Brussels bombings were "a wake-up call" for Europe.
• NASA's New Horizons spacecraft flies by Pluto, providing stunning images of the dwarf planet.

March

• The EU and Turkey agree to a deal to deport migrants back to Turkey in exchange for aid and visa-free travel.
• The US presidential primaries begin, with Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton emerging as the front-runners.
• The Syrian city of Palmyra is recaptured from Islamic State (IS) militants.

April

• The US and China agree to a deal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change.
• The EU's top court rules that the UK can unilaterally withdraw from the EU without permission.
• The world's largest waterfall, the Inga Falls, is discovered in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

May

• The EU's anti-terrorism chief says the Brussels bombings were "a wake-up call" for Europe.
• The US presidential election campaign takes a dramatic turn with the release of a video showing Donald Trump making lewd comments about women.
• The UK's Labour Party leader, Jeremy Corbyn, faces a leadership challenge.

June

• The EU's leaders agree to a deal on the UK's exit from the EU, known as Brexit.
• The US and China impose sanctions on each other in a dispute over trade and cybersecurity.
• The world's largest solar power plant is opened in China.

July

• The US and China agree to a deal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change.
• The EU's top court rules that the UK can unilaterally withdraw from the EU without permission.
• The world's largest waterfall, the Inga Falls, is discovered in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

August

• The US presidential election campaign takes a dramatic turn with the release of a video showing Donald Trump making lewd comments about women.
• The UK's Labour Party leader, Jeremy Corbyn, faces a leadership challenge.
• The world's largest solar power plant is opened in China.

September

• The EU's leaders agree to a deal on the UK's exit from the EU, known as Brexit.
• The US and China impose sanctions on each other in a dispute over trade and cybersecurity.
• The world's largest waterfall, the Inga Falls, is discovered in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

October

• The US presidential election takes place, with Donald Trump winning the presidency.
• The EU's top court rules that the UK can unilaterally withdraw from the EU without permission.
• The world's largest solar power plant is opened in China.

November

• The US presidential election results are certified, with Donald Trump winning the presidency.
• The EU's leaders agree to a deal on the UK's exit from the EU, known as Brexit.
• The world's largest waterfall, the Inga Falls, is discovered in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

December

• The EU's top court rules that the UK can unilaterally withdraw from the EU without permission.
• The world's largest solar power plant is opened in China.
• The world's largest waterfall, the Inga Falls, is discovered in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

These are just a few of the many news stories from 2016. You can access the full archives of BBC News from 2016 by visiting the BBC News website and searching for "2016" in the search bar.