Five Minutes Spare

Unregulated accommodation for children aged 16 and over has increased by 70% in a decade, Newsnight learns.
BBC News – UK

Another Terrorist Bombing In Egypt
A tourist bus carrying mainly South African visitors was badly damaged when hit by a roadside bomb today. The explosion which appears to have deliberately targetted the bus has […]

North Shields is a town on the north bank of the River Tyne in North East England, 8 miles north-east of Newcastle upon Tyne. Historically part of Northumberland, it’s now part of the metropolitan borough of N […]

Aficionados of employee-owned companies say it makes perfect business sense.
BBC News – Business

Amid growing concerns over US tensions, the foreign minister insists Iran does not want a conflict.
BBC News – Middle East

Many had expected Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner to stand for president in elections this year.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Austria’s chancellor calls for an early election after his deputy resigns over a corruption scandal.
BBC News – Europe

Labour’s Sir Keir Starmer says Mrs May should agree to another referendum to “break the impasse”.
BBC News – UK

Mexico is also expected to see levies lifted, paving the way for a new North American trade agreement.
BBC News – US & Canada

The actor tells fans there is “nothing to worry about” after he was attacked at a public appearance.
BBC News – Africa