Jonathan Ditchburn

Several countries rush to fly people out, as the Dutch government is criticised for reacting slowly.
BBC News – Europe

The bulk of Afghans resettled in the UK will be persecuted minorities, the home secretary says.
BBC News – UK

The singer is accused of racketeering, sexual abuse and bribery; charges which he has denied.
BBC News – US & Canada

A South African barista was offered a dream opportunity in Oman but unknowingly signed away his freedoms.
BBC News – Africa

Scottish League Two will be of more than a passing interest to football fans in 2021-22 thanks to the rise of Kelty Hearts who will be looking to make it three titles in a row. It is hard to believe that a mere […]

Scottish League One in the 2021-22 season looks like being a division of two halves, with several teams having justifiable title claims. As a result, we have had to ponder our predictions carefully. Falkirk who […]

Some pub ordering apps ask too many questions, but you can refuse, says the information watchdog.
BBC News – Business

A firefight broke out during an undercover police operation in the occupied West Bank.
BBC News – Middle East

Tropical Depression Grace hits Haiti just days after a tremor left at least 1,419 dead.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Peter Karlsson was stabbed to death in the street. His killer said he was protecting himself – via the so-called ‘gay panic’ defence.
BBC News – Europe

The new scheme will be aimed at helping those most in need, including women and girls, No 10 says.
BBC News – UK

“How many more American lives is it worth?” says the president, amid growing criticism over the move.
BBC News – US & Canada

After six attempts, Hakainde Hichilema has finally become president of Zambia.
BBC News – Africa

The NFC South was one of the stronger divisions in 2020 sending two teams to the postseason, and of course, providing the eventual Super Bowl champions. The Buccaneers are amongst the early favourites to repeat […]

More efficient planes and sustainable fuels could lower air travel’s impact, but not for a while.
BBC News – Business

Hamid Nouri faces trial over the mass execution of detainees during the Iran-Iraq war.
BBC News – Middle East

At least 304 people are killed and more than 1800 injured by the powerful earthquake.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

A new law will make it harder for people to recover property lost in World War Two.
BBC News – Europe

Boris Johnson calls on “like-minded” powers to not recognise any new government without agreement.
BBC News – UK

Soldiers, statesmen and Afghan-Americans criticise the president – but how will the public react?
BBC News – US & Canada