Jonathan Ditchburn

20th July – On this Day
What does the 20th July have to offer, well on this day…
The 20th of July marks World Chess day, created by the United Nations in 2019. The day is to celebrate one of the most ancient, […]

US investment firm Apollo, which was considering making an offer, has now changed its mind.
BBC News – Business

At least 25 people are killed in an attack on a busy market in Iraq’s capital, security sources say.
BBC News – Middle East

The leftist candidate won the popular vote but had been accused of fraud by rival Keiko Fujimori.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

A BBC team encounters some of the migrants trying to make the dangerous journey to England.
BBC News – Europe

Boris Johnson also questioned whether the NHS would be overwhelmed, his former aide tells the BBC.
BBC News – UK

A stadium was sent into panic and a six-year-old was killed in two of the weekend’s worst shootings.
BBC News – US & Canada

The pilot survives by ejecting and hiding with local residents, before rejoining his comrades.
BBC News – Africa

19th July – On this Day
What does the 19th July have to offer, well on this day…
On this day in 1954 Elvis Presley released his first single at the age of 19, “That’s All Right (Mama)” backed by “Blue Moon of […]

The online grocer says the blaze was caused by a collision between robots at one of its warehouses.
BBC News – Business

Egyptian heavyweights Al Ahly win a tenth African Champions League on Saturday after beating Kaizer Chiefs 3-0 in Morocco.
BBC News – Middle East

Wearing a bulletproof vest, Martine Moïse arrives home after receiving treatment in the US.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

The chancellor vows to fast-track aid after visiting some of the worst-hit areas in western Germany.
BBC News – Europe

There will be no limit on how many people can meet, nightclubs can reopen and large events resume.
BBC News – UK

Canada had a slow start on vaccinations compared to its neighbour but has now caught up to the US.
BBC News – US & Canada

People were urged to honour the anti-apartheid hero’s legacy by rebuilding after riots left 212 dead.
BBC News – Africa

18th July – On this Day
What does the 18th July have to offer, well on this day…
On this day in 1918, a hero was born. Former South African president Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was born the son of a Tembu […]

About the Comic

Release date: 21st July 2021.
Publisher: Boom! Studios 
Writer: LaToya Morgan
Artist: Walt Barna
Cover Artist: Valentine De Landro
What if you were given the power to change the course of […]

Independent beer makers have promised reform following allegations of discrimination and harassment.
BBC News – Business

Iran is facing a severe drought, and there is growing public anger over water and power shortages.
BBC News – Middle East