Simon Furness

Two former presidents and the current one rally in Pennsylvania as the midterm elections near.
BBC News – US & Canada

At least three people died after a plane crashed into Africa’s largest lake, an official says.
BBC News – Africa

Customers reported problems accessing mobile and online services for three hours on Friday night.
BBC News – Business

They falsely claim the man was killed by rioters, in the latest such cover-up, BBC Persian finds.
BBC News – Middle East

A British woman earlier told the BBC conditions on the boat were “starting to deteriorate”.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

The Russian leader approves of civilians leaving “dangerous” areas of a key city in southern Ukraine.
BBC News – Europe

Walkouts on 5, 7, and 9 November are cancelled – but it is too late to stop disruption to services.
BBC News – UK

Elon Musk, the new owner of Twitter, makes the accusation as the tech firm makes sweeping job cuts.
BBC News – US & Canada

Why the marginalisation of English-speaking students in Cameroon mushroomed into open conflict.
BBC News – Africa

An economic downturn would usually mean an easing of rates, but there’s inflation to tackle too.
BBC News – Business

Authorities try to stop crowds reaching the grave of Hadis Najafi, who was shot dead at a protest.
BBC News – Middle East

After failing in his re-election bid, Brazil’s president tells supporters to find other ways to protest.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Military leaders are said to have talked about how and when they might use the weapons in Ukraine.
BBC News – Europe

The Bank of England warns the UK’s economy faces the longest slump since records began.
BBC News – UK

A nuclear test could be next but the ultimate goal of this latest salvo is to bring the US to the table.
BBC News – US & Canada

Some unlikely fighters are strengthening Somalia’s arsenal in its war against al-Shabab.
BBC News – Africa

Week Nine is a bit quieter than usual with no less than six teams on a bye week. Still, there is plenty of interesting match-ups as the regular season moves into its second half. Heading the reduced bill is a […]

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