Simon Furness

The anti-vaccine mandate ‘Freedom Convoy’ protest has spread to the US-Canada border
BBC News – US & Canada

Gunmen are said to have detained the president but he says the situation is now under control.
BBC News – Africa

Shop floor workers at the supermarket are a step closer to securing equal pay with warehouse staff.
BBC News – Business

The woman’s public mischief conviction is overturned at the Cypriot Supreme Court.
BBC News – Middle East

About 500 families have been left homeless in São Paulo state after the latest deadly floods.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

A snap election was called after Prime Minister António Costa’s budget failed to pass.
BBC News – Europe

Boris Johnson is to address MPs, as an “update” from Sue Gray’s inquiry into lockdown parties is to be published.
BBC News – UK

The podcaster supports the streaming giant’s move to add warnings to podcasts discussing Covid-19.
BBC News – US & Canada

There’s concern about the use of armed drones, supplied by foreign governments, in Ethiopia.
BBC News – Africa

2021 NFL Conference Championship Games Predictions and then there were four!

We are down to the final four and although no one will be too surprised at three of the inclusions even the most die-hard Bengal fan […]

From cash handouts to price caps, other countries are using a variety of measures to combat soaring gas prices.
BBC News – Business

The army says the smugglers tried to cross into the kingdom under the cover of heavy snow.
BBC News – Middle East

The ecological disaster, linked to Tonga’s tsunami, is said to be double the size first reported.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Top US General Mark Milley says the build-up of Russian troops is the largest since the Cold War.
BBC News – Europe

An employee on £20,000 a year will pay an extra £89 in tax, while someone on £50,000 will pay £464.
BBC News – UK

The ‘Freedom Convoy’ is protesting vaccine mandates but police are worried about fringe elements.
BBC News – US & Canada

Zaida Catalan and Michael Sharp had been investigating abuses after clashes in the Kasai region.
BBC News – Africa

Aviva’s chief executive says firms need to think about gender equality as workers return to offices.
BBC News – Business

It is rare to hear criticism of Hamas in Gaza, but Palestinians have found a way to air their anger.
BBC News – Middle East

Xiomara Castro has promised sweeping changes but she already faces a political crisis.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean