Jonathan Ditchburn

Huge crowds turn out for the Oromo Irreecha festival, in Addis Ababa for the first time.
BBC News – Africa

The figures come amid fears that recent weak economic data points to the US heading for recession.
BBC News – Business

More than 60 people have been killed in four days of anti-government protests across the country.
BBC News – Middle East

Ecuador’s president refuses talks with “criminals”, as protesters vent fury over fuel subsidy cuts.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

The prime minister’s past role as a guerrilla fighter against Serbia dominates Sunday’s vote.
BBC News – Europe

The UK may do further work on the details before talks resume amid calls for “fundamental changes”.
BBC News – UK

“The president has chosen the path of defiance, obstruction, and cover-up,” Democrats say.
BBC News – US & Canada

Reptile experts says it is “impossible” for a tortoise to reach such an age.
BBC News – Africa

2019 Stanley Cup Can The Blues Repeat?
 

The 2019 NHL season is upon us again and there has been a wave of free agency splurges and trades which may change the landscape a bit from 2018 following their […]

College Football Week Six – Three All Ranked Games To Savour

Week Five went pretty much as expected, with no real upsets, but a couple of teams did make statements in victory – led by Penn State who crushed […]

Judges rule the government’s handling of the rise from the age of 60 did not discriminate against women.
BBC News – Business

Death toll rises to at least 18 as anger at unemployment and corruption boils over.
BBC News – Middle East

US prosecutors claim the money was meant to reach President Juan Orlando Hernández himself.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

A knife-wielding employee targeted colleagues at central police headquarters in the French capital.
BBC News – Europe

The PM updates MPs on his Brexit proposals but Jeremy Corbyn says the plans are “unrealistic”.
BBC News – UK

His comments come amid an impeachment inquiry into his interactions with Ukraine about Joe Biden.
BBC News – US & Canada

Nigeria’s president visits continental rival South Africa weeks after condemning attacks on foreigners there.
BBC News – Africa

Last week saw more unbeaten teams fall and now there are only three left – all of whom play this weekend. There are six teams still looking for a win, however barring a tie at least one of them will get off the […]

NFL Week Four Only Three Unbeaten Teams Left But Six Without A Win!
The 100th NFL season is turning out to be quite unpredictable and is of note so far largely because of the number of teams who are yet to record […]

MLB Wild Card Round Tampa Bay Rays & Washington Nationals progress.

The line up for the 2019 World Series Divisional Round is now set, and Tampa Bay Rays & Washington Nationals both secured their place with […]