Jonathan Ditchburn

The teen activist, joined by African peers, says the problem is under-reported.
BBC News – Africa

The chancellor is expected to tell Boris Johnson he supports the London to Birmingham rail link.
BBC News – Business

The plan offers a Palestinian state but also recognises West Bank settlements occupied by Israel.
BBC News – Middle East

Activists fear that Homero Gómez may have been targeted because of his fight against illegal logging.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Naama Issachar was arrested in Moscow last year and jailed for seven years on a drug charge.
BBC News – Europe

The Foreign Office says it is “working urgently” to get UK citizens out of the coronavirus-hit city.
BBC News – UK

Trump administration officials claim the book contains top secrets and should not be published.
BBC News – US & Canada

Ismail Einashe is transported back to his childhood and the journey he took after fleeing Somalia’s civil war.
BBC News – Africa

Portsmouth – The Island City

Much like Manhattan, the city of Portsmouth lies on an island all of its very own. A short 20 miles jaunt south and east of Southampton. This island city was built on Portsea […]

Wolverhampton in a Few Minutes
Wolverhampton has the best name of any English city and that’s just that.

While you would be forgiven for thinking that this particular English city was full of wolves, W […]

The outbreak has clouded the firm’s forecast for the upcoming quarter.
BBC News – Business

President Donald Trump calls the strategy a win-win opportunity for both sides – but is it?
BBC News – Middle East

The 7.7-magnitude quake prompted brief tsunami warnings and office evacuations in Miami, Florida.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Reducing the minimum by £4,400 would help recruit NHS staff and teachers, says an independent committee.
BBC News – Europe

Some politicians argue it puts the UK’s security at risk and call for an outright ban on the firm.
BBC News – UK

The peace plan offers a Palestinian state but also hints at recognition of Israeli settlements.
BBC News – US & Canada

South African mining mogul Patrice Motsepe apologies following a backlash over his comments.
BBC News – Africa

Worries over the virus’ spread hit financial markets, with London’s FTSE 100 down more than 2%.
BBC News – Business

There are reports that three people were injured when rockets hit the embassy in the Iraqi capital.
BBC News – Middle East

Four months after the president dissolved Congress, the Popular Force party lost many seats.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean