Jonathan Ditchburn

PC Sharon Beshenivsky death: Man extradited and charged with murderPiran Ditta Khan will appear in court on Thursday over the 2005 shooting. BBC News – UK

Six things we learned from Elon Musk interviewThe world’s second richest man spoke for nearly an hour on a wide range of subjects. BBC News – US & Canada

Ghana first to approve 'world-changer' malaria vaccineThe vaccine – R21 – was up to 80% effective in early-stage clinical trials. BBC News – Africa

CBI boss Tony Danker 'shocked' at firing over misconduct claimsTony Danker is dismissed by the business group following complaints about his conduct towards several employees. BBC News – Business

British-Israeli shooting victim Lucy Dee's organs save five“Everything lifesaving should be given,” says the husband of Lucy Dee, killed in a West Bank attack. BBC News – Middle East

Cuba lifts ban on cash deposits in US dollars at banksCuba’s government announced the surprise move just under two years after the ban came into force. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Ukraine war: The deadly landmines killing hundredsIn Ukraine, thousands of landmines scattered throughout the Kharkiv region are destroying lives. BBC News – Europe

UK to be one of worst performing economies this year, predicts IMFIt is predicted to be the worst performing out of the G20 nations in 2023, including Russia. BBC News – UK

Louisville shooting: Gunman bought weapon last weekThe bank employee purchased the AR-15-style semi-automatic rifle on 4 April, police confirm. BBC News – US & Canada

Thabo Bester: South Africa celebrity doctor's father charged over rapist's escapeThe father of Nandipha Magudumana appears in court in South Africa over Thabo Bester’s prison breakout. BBC News – Africa

Ilkley The Five Minute Spare GuideIs this picturesque town in the West Ridings the ideal staycation destination? Ilkley is one of those Yorkshire towns that has the […]

Wizz Air performs worst for flight delaysThe airline comes out bottom in an analysis of more than 2,500 flights for the second year in a row. BBC News – Business

Maia and Rina Dee: Father mourns at funeral of sisters killed in West BankMaia and Rina Dee, originally from the UK, were shot dead in a suspected Palestinian attack. BBC News – Middle East

Pope Francis: Easter Mass brings relief to public after pontiff's illnessThe pontiff “looked in really good health”, said one of the thousands of people in St Peter’s Square. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Ukraine war: Who leaked top secret US documents – and why?Almost 100 US defence department documents have been leaked – and it is unclear who will benefit. BBC News – Europe

Good Friday Agreement: Rishi Sunak calls for Stormont return ahead of Joe Biden visitRishi Sunak praises “brave” Good Friday Agreement leaders but says “there is work to be done”. BBC News – UK

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas defends luxury tripsClarence Thomas says guidelines were followed as a report reveals holidays funded by a billionaire. BBC News – US & Canada

From Ghana to Germany: Tracking down the owner of a lost walletWhat a driver’s licence discarded on a migrant boat reveals about those crossing from Africa to Europe. BBC News – Africa

Good Friday shopping beats analyst expectationsSpringboard said more people headed out to the shops, though levels remain below pre-pandemic levels. BBC News – Business

Tel Aviv car-ramming kills Italian tourist and injures 7It comes after two British-Israeli sisters were killed in a shooting in the occupied West Bank. BBC News – Middle East