Simon Furness

No longer able to rely on workers from places like Ukraine, the UK is recruiting from further afield.
BBC News – Business

The Saudi government wants Muslims to book online for Mecca but many have already paid tour agents.
BBC News – Middle East

UK journalist Dom Phillips and indigenous expert Bruno Pereira went missing on 5 June in the Amazon.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Jordan Gatley was killed as Ukrainian forces fought for control of Severodonetsk, his family said.
BBC News – Europe

England’s future food strategy is being released amid criticism from campaigners it lacks ambition.
BBC News – UK

Joe Biden says the plans are a step in the right direction, but they fall far short of what he called for.
BBC News – US & Canada

Africa Eye investigates a Chinese video-making industry which exploits children across Africa.
BBC News – Africa

There has been an increase in motorists driving off without paying or claiming they have no wallet.
BBC News – Business

Oliver Bierhoff says the World Cup host’s treatment of gay people is “absolutely unacceptable”.
BBC News – Middle East

UK journalist Dom Phillips and indigenous expert Bruno Pereira went missing last weekend.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

With a nod to history, Putin now feels bold enough to admit that his operation is an occupation.
BBC News – Europe

They are taking the case to the Court of Appeal after a judge ruled the first flight could go ahead.
BBC News – UK

Mr Trump says his daughter “had long since checked out” after she distanced herself from his claims.
BBC News – US & Canada

Concern is growing about the plight of Christians in the country after the recent attack on a church.
BBC News – Africa

Although covers bearing stamps of the Third Reich are fairly common those used immediately after the end of WWII are not. This is for a variety of reasons including the partial suspension of postal services and […]

Walmart heir Rob Walton looks like he is in the mood to diversify his holdings thanks to the planned takeover of the Denver Broncos. Although it’s not finalised it looks likely that the NFL will approve his record […]

A lack of capacity to process crude oil has helped to drive fuel prices to record levels
BBC News – Business

A BBC Arabic investigation uncovers allegations that Qatar is underreporting the number of migrant workers who have died of heat stroke.
BBC News – Middle East

Tests will be carried out on blood found on a boat in the search for Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Russian president says oil and gas profits are increasing thanks to rising energy prices.
BBC News – Europe