Jonathan Ditchburn

The stamp duty holiday did not cause rising house prices, the Resolution Foundation think tank says.
BBC News – Business

Global trade was disrupted in March when the massive container ship became stuck in the waterway.
BBC News – Middle East

Five days after a powerful earthquake struck, hundreds are missing and people are desperate for aid.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

A 40km (25-mile) barrier is placed at the land border amid warnings of a surge of Afghan migrants.
BBC News – Europe

Schools in England are to be given CO2 monitors to as part of plans to limit the spread of Covid.
BBC News – UK

The US president is facing a firestorm of criticism for the chaotic evacuation from Afghanistan.
BBC News – US & Canada

Islamist groups appear emboldened by the fall of Afghanistan, sparking concern in African countries.
BBC News – Africa

The AFC East used to be the most predictable division in the NFL well as far as the winner was concerned. However, the departure of a certain QB combined with the rise of another has changed that. The Patriots had […]

The supermarket has agreed to a £7bn bid from a US private equity group, ditching a lower offer from another firm.
BBC News – Business

Young children must show proof of a negative test to enter many indoor spaces, as infections surge.
BBC News – Middle East

The tremor razed their homes, but these survivors could still die for a lack of basic supplies.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

A man in Belgium is charged with allegedly stabbing his partner, but not her unborn baby’s death.
BBC News – Europe

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace says “every hour counts”, with up to 10 flights leaving every day.
BBC News – UK

US Capitol Police had been negotiating with the driver of a suspicious vehicle on Capitol Hill.
BBC News – US & Canada

Anna Machaya’s death at a church leads to calls for the government to end forced child marriage.
BBC News – Africa

The AFC North was one tough division in 2020 with three teams winning at least 11 games! It looks strong again in 2021, although repeating last season’s win total might be a stretch. Cleveland and Baltimore look […]

The NFC North has more than its fair share of coverage in the 2021 pre-season. This was largely due to the Aaron Rodgers saga in Green Bay, but the Bears and Lions also contributed. The good news for the Packers […]

Wales also records rapid rises as the UK sees property prices go up at the fastest rate for 17 years.
BBC News – Business

The blaze has destroyed some 2,000 hectares (5,000 acres) of forest over the past three days.
BBC News – Middle East

A few dozen survivors have been pulled alive from under the rubble but many are still feared trapped.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean