Jonathan Ditchburn

This week’s pilots’ strike at British Airways is not the first incident to tarnish the airline’s image.
BBC News – Business

A monitoring group says 18 fighters were killed in the overnight raids near the Iraq border.
BBC News – Middle East

Residents say officials have failed to provide help and prevent looting after Dorian hit last week.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

United Russia is set to lose many seats, but will retain a majority in the city parliament.
BBC News – Europe

MPs reject a second call from Boris Johnson for a snap election, and the suspension of Parliament begins.
BBC News – UK

Four men have been safely freed from the vessel after being trapped for more than a day.
BBC News – US & Canada

The long-time Zimbabwean leader was “bitter” about being ousted in 2017, a relative tells the BBC.
BBC News – Africa

British Airways pilots are to begin a two-day strike, with passengers told not to go to airports.
BBC News – Business

A tanker last spotted off Syria has sold its oil, Iran says – despite promises not to sail to Syria.
BBC News – Middle East

Thousands try to flee storm-hit islands as Hurricane Dorian strengthens and now threatens Canada.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

France’s health ministry says preventative measures helped to curb damage from the heat.
BBC News – Europe

Up to 90% of government effort is on no-deal, with no evidence of any formal negotiations to get an EU deal, she says.
BBC News – UK

The president was set to meet the militants at Camp David, a few days before the 9/11 anniversary.
BBC News – US & Canada

An attempt to quell this week’s anti-foreigner violence is met with heckles followed by a mass walkout.
BBC News – Africa

Literally hours after being cut by Oakland controversial Wide Receiver Antonio Brown has signed with the New England Patriots ob a one year – prove-it deal. He should be eligible to start against the Dolphins in […]

The Boise State Broncos who crashed the AP top 25 this week thanks to a huge win at FSU made it two wins out of two with a narrow win over Marshall. The final score of 14-7 probably flattered the Thundering Herd […]

The biggest drama of the offseason has taken yet another twist, after Oakland finally realised what a mistake trading for Antonio Brown was and he is now a free agent. Since Pittsburgh traded him (for a 3rd & 5th […]

Almost half of UK firms have done no risk assessment on Brexit, finds the British Chambers of Commerce.
BBC News – Business

Officials say Iran will use faster centrifuges to enrich uranium but is ready to reverse course.
BBC News – Middle East

As aid is stepped up in the Bahamas, we take a look at the people offering support to survivors.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean