Jonathan Ditchburn

MLB 2023 Predictions National LeagueBaseball is back and below are our predictions for the National League. We don’t see the balance of power changing too much but there may be […]

House prices see biggest annual fall since 2009Property prices dropped by 3.1% in the year to March, the Nationwide says. BBC News – Business

Bahrain jails men over YouTube discussion of IslamThe three men were prosecuted under a law that criminalises “ridicule” of religious texts. BBC News – Middle East

Bolsonaro touches down in Brazil after self-imposed exileIt is the far-right ex-leader’s first time back in Brazil since his supporters stormed Congress. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

ChatGPT banned in Italy over privacy concernsThe country’s data-protection regulator has serious privacy concerns over the technology. BBC News – Europe

Fire services: Shocking bullying and abuse widespread, report saysFindings could be the tip of the iceberg, watchdog says, as some liken fire service to a boys’ club. BBC News – UK

Donald Trump indictment: Ex-US president to be charged over hush moneyMr Trump, the first serving or former US president to face a criminal case, denies wrongdoing. BBC News – US & Canada

Oscar Pistorius denied paroleOscar Pistorius, the former Paralympian who murdered his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, is denied parole BBC News – Africa

MLB 2023 Predictions American LeagueThe 2023 Baseball season is upon us already and it looks like being a classic with double-digit teams having a realistic chance at making a […]

Keighley The Five Minute Spare GuideKeighley is a township and parish in West Yorkshire which is just to the north west of Bradford. You will find it near the misty […]

State pension age rise to 68 will not be brought forward – government to sayThe government is set to announce it will not bring forward the date for the pension age rise to 68. BBC News – Business

Netanyahu rejects Biden's call to drop Israel judicial overhaulIsrael’s PM reacts angrily after President Biden warns that it “cannot continue down this road”. BBC News – Middle East

Jair Bolsonaro returning to Brazil for first time since 8 January riotsThe far-right ex-leader has not been home since supporters stormed government buildings in January. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Dmitry Muratov: The Russian journalist refusing to be silencedNobel Peace Prize laureate Dmitry Muratov is looking for hope in his country’s younger generation. BBC News – Europe

'Power up Britain' plan targets emissions and costsMinisters say the UK should have Europe’s cheapest electricity by 2050, but critics call plans a “rehash”. BBC News – UK

Gwyneth Paltrow accuser apologises for 'King Kong' ski trial jabThere were tense moments – and an apology for a 2019 remark – at the trial over a ski crash in Utah. BBC News – US & Canada

Paul Rusesabagina: Hotel Rwanda hero and government critic arrives in USThe outspoken critic of Rwanda’s government arrives in America days after being released from prison. BBC News – Africa

Royal Mail talks over pay on brink of collapseA source says continuing strike action could mean Royal Mail is put into administration. BBC News – Business

Israel crisis a battle for country's identityThe Jewish state is at a critical point as opposing sides seek to shape its future. BBC News – Middle East

Mexico migrants: Deadly fire at Juárez migrant centre kills at least 39Mexico’s president says the blaze started during a protest by migrants fearing deportation. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean