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The 37-year-old son of King Salman is already seen the de facto ruler of the oil-rich Gulf state.
BBC News – Middle East

Barriers were torn down and staff attacked as some 4,000 people crushed into the concert in Chile.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

The leader of the far-right Brothers of Italy has kept out of sight since winning the election.
BBC News – Europe

The number of mortgage products available has now halved since the start of December.
BBC News – UK

Florida’s vulnerable Tampa Bay area could be struck directly for the first time in a century.
BBC News – US & Canada

John Chilembwe led opposition to British rule in Malawi – now he’s getting a statue in Trafalgar Square.
BBC News – Africa

If your taste in Old Time Radio Shows includes a bit of the darker side then The Mysterious Travler needs to be on your playlist. As its title suggests this anthology series is full of crime noir, with elements of […]

Week Five’s rankings make interesting reading if you are a Volunteers fan as Tennessee has moved up to No 8. The last time they were this high at week five was 2005 when they were tenth! Well deserved too given […]

Week four was not great for the Big 12, with two of its ranked teams suffering surprise losses. Oklahoma & Texas both lost to non-ranked opponents and suddenly the conference looks wide open. At the top Georgia […]

Two lenders, Virgin Money and Skipton, say they will stop mortgage offers to new customers.
BBC News – Business

The Qatar-based Egyptian cleric was seen as a spiritual leader of the Muslim Brotherhood.
BBC News – Middle East

It marks a big moment for Cuba, which saw gay people persecuted in the 1960s and 70s.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Giorgia Meloni is set to lead a right-wing coalition as Italy’s first female PM.
BBC News – Europe

The Bank of England said it was “monitoring developments closely” after the pound hit a record low.
BBC News – UK

Residents are stocking up on groceries, fuel and sandbags as Ian strengthens into a major hurricane.
BBC News – US & Canada

Aid groups say they cannot get crucial supplies to those who need it most due to US sanctions.
BBC News – Africa

This market town could be the perfect place to take your family for a day trip, town break, or long weekend. Here’s what you need to know before you visit.

Darwen is a lovely market town in Lancashire, best k […]

Tax cuts will help to boost growth, says chancellor, as government also looks at relaxing immigration.
BBC News – Business

At least 35 people have died in the unrest, triggered by the death of a young woman in custody.
BBC News – Middle East