Simon Furness

As Ukraine retakes territory, villagers tell the BBC about their precarious survival under Russian rule.
BBC News – Europe

It comes after Boris Johnson held talks with his rival Rishi Sunak, amid speculation they could strike a deal.
BBC News – UK

The key Trump ally refused to co-operate with a probe looking into the 6 January 2021 Capitol riot.
BBC News – US & Canada

The discovery of a 4km-long pipeline built by thieves to steal Nigeria’s crude leaves many in shock.
BBC News – Africa

Take a trip to Skem to clear your mind, enjoy good shopping, or see a New Town in action.

Skelmersdale, lovingly known as Skem to the locals, is an ancient town all on its own. According to early records, the […]

Political instability and high inflation in the country means it is less likely to pay back debts, the ratings agency says.
BBC News – Business

Elnaz Rekabi had said her hijab fell off by mistake, but a source says she was threatened to say so.
BBC News – Middle East

Some say the future of the largest rainforest in the world depends on who becomes Brazil’s president.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Italy’s president asks Giorgia Meloni to form the next government, to be sworn in on Saturday.
BBC News – Europe

Allies of the ex-chancellor say he now has enough backers to run, as the former PM heads home from the Caribbean.
BBC News – UK

If Mr Trump does not comply with the subpoena he could face criminal charges and imprisonment.
BBC News – US & Canada

Giorgia Meloni’s promises to crack down on immigration concerns the African community living in Sicily.
BBC News – Africa

San Francisco Make Huge Statement With McCaffrey Trade It’s not often that a team makes a season-defining trade this late into the transfer deadline, however, the 49ers have just made a huge […]

Sterling initially rose sharply to $ 1.13 as investors reacted to the news of the prime minister’s departure.
BBC News – Business

Security forces fired a shotgun at point-blank range at Abolfazl Adinezadeh, 17, sources say.
BBC News – Middle East

It was donated by Germany’s Lothar Matthäus, who swapped shirts with Maradona during the 1986 final.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

As Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy plants intensify, people are told to prepare for blackouts.
BBC News – Europe

The prime minister quits after a Tory revolt, triggering a week-long contest to elect a successor.
BBC News – UK

Anne Sacoolas pleads guilty to causing death by careless driving after a three-year transatlantic row.
BBC News – US & Canada

Images of nights skies show power supplies disappearing in Ethiopia as a humanitarian crisis bites.
BBC News – Africa