Five Minutes Spare

Leading political figures pay tribute to Lord Ashdown, who has died following a short illness.
BBC News – UK

Brett McGurk resigns over President Trump’s decision to pull troops out of Syria.
BBC News – US & Canada

Hundreds gather to remember tourists Maren Ueland and Louisa Vesterager Jespersen.
BBC News – Africa

2018 Hawaii Bowl MW v C-USA
The 2018 Hawaii Bowl sees the Mountain West’s Hawaii Rainbow Warriors play Conference USA side Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in a game which is being played a little earlier than normal […]

2018 Dollar General Bowl MAC v Sun Belt
The now named Dollar General Bowl this year pitches Sun Belt Troy – who are making their third appearance in this one against MAC conference final losers Buffalo, in […]

2018 Armed Forces Bowl AAC v Independent
This year’s Bowl matchup is a complete clash of styles, pitching Houstons pass-heavy offence against The Army Black Knights (what a great name) who play the […]

A Treasury minister issues a “call to action” to businesses to prepare for a no-deal scenario.
BBC News – Business

A United Nations team will monitor a truce between Houthi rebels and pro-government forces in Hudaydah.
BBC News – Middle East

Cristina Fernández de Kirchner is accused of being at the centre of a massive corruption scandal.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Pro-independence activists block roads and clash with police as Spanish ministers meet in Barcelona.
BBC News – Europe