Simon Furness

The blast in a busy area of Lebanon’s capital shook residents on edge after August’s huge explosion.
BBC News – Middle East

A study says the end of emergency government payments could send 15 million back into poverty.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

The ceasefire, announced by the Russian foreign minister, comes after 10 hours of talks in Moscow.
BBC News – Europe

The Queen’s Birthday Honours celebrate hundreds of people for their contributions during the pandemic.
BBC News – UK

The virus expert blames a lack of masks and no social distancing for an outbreak after Mr Trump’s gathering.
BBC News – US & Canada

Protesters demand a police unit is disbanded after a video seemed to show officers killing a man.
BBC News – Africa

Well, we have now completed the first quarter and it has not been a vintage one for the NFC East who have so far mustered an astonishingly bad 3 wins total. Yes, that’s not a typo. However, the good news is that […]

Chicago Bears 20 Tampa Bay 19
The honours went to Nick Foles in is 2nd ever meeting with Tom Brady on Thursday night, as the Bears hung on to win a mistake riddled encounter with the Buccs. The is now 2-0 in […]

The supermarket is offering free jabs to eligible people and an £8 charge for everyone else,
BBC News – Business

Eight-year-old Inbar and her 3m pet python enjoy a swim in the pool.
BBC News – Middle East

As minister of public security, Genaro García Luna was Mexico’s security chief from 2006 to 2012.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Tighter restrictions come into force as the country sees its highest rise in infections since April.
BBC News – Europe

Pubs and restaurants in worst hit areas could close next week in an effort to stall rising infection rates.
BBC News – UK

The president says a commission’s demand for it to be held remotely is to “protect” Joe Biden.
BBC News – US & Canada

The brutal killing of a 19-year-old draws protests in several cities and on social media.
BBC News – Africa

Thursday Night Football Tampa Bay @ Chicago
Finally, a Thursday night matchup to savour. Why you may ask – well its only a QB rematch of Super Bowl LII!  Ok, both QBs call new teams home and in Foles case, he […]

Profits jumped as people bought more food during lockdown, but clothing sales fell almost 20%.
BBC News – Business

It is not yet known who was behind the blast, near a bus station in the northern town of al-Bab.
BBC News – Middle East

Venezuelan migrants say their routes out have become even more dangerous due to Covid closures.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

After a five-year trial in Greece, judges rule that Golden Dawn is a criminal organisation.
BBC News – Europe