From Britain’s glorious summer of Olympics and Diamond Jubilee celebrations, to the re-election of Barack Obama and the bloody reality of conflict in Syria, last year was as action packed as any. But who will be making headlines in the next 12 months? Today and next week, The Times selects 100 people to watch. They may not be new faces; they may not even be alive. But these people from around the globe will be big news in 2013.
Some will shape the political landscape; others will dictate what you’ll be watching on TV or what you’ll be wearing. The list includes a baby and a robot — and more than one on the list is long dead. Each group has been chosen by Times