Five Minutes Spare

‘Failure at every level’ led to children’s homes abuse, report saysAn expert panel says inadequate leadership at three children’s homes led to “horrific abuse”. BBC News – UK

Teenagers charged with murder over shooting in Dadeville, AlabamaTwo teenage boys and a 20-year-old man have been arrested after a deadly shooting at a 16th birthday. BBC News – US & Canada

Thabo Bester: The South African rapist who faked his own death to escape prisonThabo Bester’s escape and flight from South Africa exposed a stunning level of official incompetence. BBC News – Africa

Five of the World’s Most Prolific Serial Killers Did you know there is no legal definition of the phrase ‘serial killer’? However, it is commonly defined as a person who murders at lea […]

Anger as prepayment energy meter force-fittings to be allowed againCampaigners criticise new rules over which homes can be forcibly switched to a prepayment energy meter. BBC News – Business

Israel and Palestinians: Gulf between hope and reality of peaceTensions between Israel and the Palestinians are on the rise, with peace as far away as ever. BBC News – Middle East

Trigger IX: $5bn of drugs seized in Latin American operationPolice found more than 200 tonnes of cocaine and other drugs in a coordinated swoop in Latin America. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Evan Gershkovich: US journalist arrested in Russia appears in courtEvan Gershkovich was arrested on spying charges while working for the Wall Street Journal. BBC News – Europe

Colin Beattie: Police arrest SNP treasurer in finance probeColin Beattie has been taken into custody by officers investigating the party’s finances and funding. BBC News – UK

Ralph Yarl: Doctors cannot believe boy survived shooting, mother saysThe 16-year-old who was shot after ringing the wrong doorbell in Missouri is recovering at home. BBC News – US & Canada