Jonathan Ditchburn

The Tesla founder did not defame UK diver who helped in dramatic Thai cave rescue, US jury finds.
BBC News – US & Canada

The ex-wife of former Liberian president Charles Taylor was facing charges over a string of offences.
BBC News – Africa

The Renfrewshire Town of Johnstone was a sort of new town, kinda. When the areas it is made up of all merged together somebody thought to name it Johnstone as a collective. It makes up most of the land ten miles […]

China’s Jingye has agreed to buy the whole company, but is reportedly furious about developments in France.
BBC News – Business

The UK, France and Germany say such activity is “inconsistent” with a UN Security Council resolution.
BBC News – Middle East

Armoured cruiser SMS Scharnhorst was sunk by the British in the 1914 Battle of the Falkland Islands.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Transport and schools are severely affected by the nationwide walkout over pension changes.
BBC News – Europe

Boris Johnson’s blueprint prompts attacks from Labour, the SNP and Lib Dems.
BBC News – UK

The US House of Representatives will proceed with articles of impeachment against President Trump.
BBC News – US & Canada

Nigeria defender Leon Balogun insists the battle against racism is a collective responsibility and more ‘extreme punishments’ are needed.
BBC News – Africa

Kirkintilloch the East Dunbartonshire town whose name nobody can pronounce. So let’s call it ‘Kirkie’!

‘Kirkie’ began as a Roman fort… we think. There aren’t any recordings of a town here before then, but t […]

Ever heard of Peterhead? No?! What have you been doing with your life?!

Situated up north in Aberdeenshire, Peterhead is definitely a Heeland toon(as they say up there). It is perhaps best known for its […]

The party promises new spending on trains, buses and trams outside London.
BBC News – Business

The authorities have been accused of trying to cover up a crackdown on peaceful demonstrators.
BBC News – Middle East

Honduran environmental activist Berta Cáceres was shot dead in 2016 after opposing a dam project.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

The killing of a Chechen exile will now be investigated as a possible intelligence job, reports say.
BBC News – Europe

Leaders will meet for three hours of talks at 70th anniversary summit overshadowed by rows.
BBC News – UK

Larry Page and Sergey Brin are stepping down from Alphabet, with Google CEO Sundar Pichai to take over.
BBC News – US & Canada

Dambe is traditionally practised by Hausa butchers, but its popularity has grown recently.
BBC News – Africa

Tens of thousands of UK car buyers start a compensation claim over the Volkswagen emissions scandal.
BBC News – Business