Simon Furness

Nigerians consider how to prevent drowning accidents after the son of the Afrobeats star died in a pool.
BBC News – Africa

The latest AP rankings are out and although they will not influence the CFP committee they do give a bit of an indication as to the final four. Right now USC looks like getting the final place, however, they still […]

Looking for your new favourite former Roman fort site? Isn’t everybody? Wallsend, in North Tyneside, could be your new favourite staycation destination.

Famously the site of Segendunum, on the eastern end of H […]

We were treated to a full slate of games this week with it being Thanks Giving Weekend and most NFC East fans will have enjoyed it immensely. Three of the four teams won and if the playoffs were to start this week […]

Most workers will get a wage rise of £1,500 in a deal that is set to halt walkouts at the telecoms giant.
BBC News – Business

Israel’s PM-designate will hand a government post to a homophobic ultra-nationalist party leader.
BBC News – Middle East

Gang members took staff hostage and exchanged fire with police before they were arrested.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

The Irish Data Protection Commission says its inquiry has found Meta breached GDPR rules.
BBC News – Europe

Over 40 arrests were made across six countries, dismantling a massive criminal network, police say.
BBC News – UK

He will be sentenced to life in prison without parole for the shooting that left 10 people dead.
BBC News – US & Canada

At least eight civilians die after al-Shabab militants storm a hotel near the presidential palace.
BBC News – Africa

The regular season ended with a bit of a bang as several teams blew their lingering CFP playoff chances.  Nothing is officially settled until the Conference Championship games take place, however, it will take […]

Figures show sales beat 2021 volumes, with energy-efficient products in high demand.
BBC News – Business

Fans in Saudi Arabia have been unable to watch all of the World Cup after a streaming service was blocked by the country’s government.
BBC News – Middle East

The government and opposition agree that billions of dollars frozen abroad be released to help fund social projects.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

A torrent of mud and debris dislodged trees, engulfed buildings and dragged cars into the sea.
BBC News – Europe

An update to the Online Safety Bill was influenced by Molly Russell who ended her life in 2017.
BBC News – UK

The American singer and actress won an Oscar for Best Original Song in 1984.
BBC News – US & Canada

Anger mounts after the killing of children, including Keketso Saule, by pit bulls in South Africa.
BBC News – Africa

Passengers face further disruption with 11 rail companies being affected by the long-running dispute.
BBC News – Business