Five Minutes Spare

Sir Richard Branson says Network Rail was to blame for losses on the East Coast rail franchise.
BBC News – Business

Photos cast doubt on Moscow’s denial that jets were hit in a rebel attack on a base in Syria.
BBC News – Middle East

He was serving a 25-year sentence for human rights abuses committed during his time in office.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

The French president tells his Turkish counterpart there are differences over human rights.
BBC News – Europe

Prof Nick Hardwick said he was “shocked” some victims were not told of the sex attacker’s release.
BBC News – UK

The arctic blast, forecast to maintain its icy grip into the weekend, has been linked to 19 deaths.
BBC News – US & Canada

Egyptian footballer Mohamed Salah’s win as African Player of the Year 2017 is dividing some social media users.
BBC News – Africa

Chad Pinder proved his worth as a budding ultra-utility player during his rookie season, a role he learned not only to accept but embrace.
OAK Homepage News

Oklahoma City Thunder

Shares in the department store group slump after it says profits will be lower than expected.
BBC News – Business