Simon Furness

Channel migrants tragedy: Five French soldiers accused of failing to helpFive French soldiers are accused of failing to help during the incident when 27 people died. BBC News – Middle East

Google removes 'Slavery Simulator' game amid outrage in BrazilThe app, which allowed players to “buy and sell” black characters, was launched last month. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Turkey election: What five more years of Erdogan would meanPresident Erdogan is tipped to win Turkey’s presidential vote after a deeply divisive election. BBC News – Europe

Mortgage rates rise after inflation surpriseBritain’s biggest building society Nationwide is putting up rates due to the current economic climate. BBC News – UK

US Congress inches closer to deal before holiday weekendPresident Joe Biden says he has had “productive conversations” with top Republican Kevin McCarthy. BBC News – US & Canada

Sudan conflict: Brit, 85, abandoned opposite UK embassy in Sudan – familyDespite repeated calls for help, the man and his disabled wife were not assisted, his family says. BBC News – Africa

Northwich The Five Minute Spare GuideThe Cheshire town of Northwich has a salty history, but not in the way you might expect. Northwich is a Cheshire town with a long […]

Expected energy price cap cut will see bills fallThe regulator will soon confirm the change, which is likely to knock £450 off a typical annual bill. BBC News – Business

Duchess of Edinburgh first royal to visit BaghdadSophie has spent two days in the Iraqi capital to learn about challenges facing Iraqi women and girls. BBC News – Middle East

Colombian plane crash: New clues found in search for lost childrenIt comes more than three weeks after their plane crashed in the Colombian jungle, killing all adults on board. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Belgorod: Russian paramilitary group vows more incursionsMoscow says it repelled the raid and vowed a harsh response to further infiltration of its border. BBC News – Europe

Jaguar Land Rover-owner to pick UK over Spain for giant car battery plantInsiders say the move, revealed exclusively by the BBC, is the most significant investment in the sector since Nissan came to Britain in the 1980s. BBC News – UK

Tina Turner: Music legend dies at 83Her unmistakable voice on hits like The Best and What’s Love Got to Do With It made her a superstar. BBC News – US & Canada

South Africa load-shedding: The roots of Eskom's power problemHow corruption backed by a criminal network have led to South Africa’s worst-ever power cuts. BBC News – Africa

IMF expects UK economy to avoid recessionThe fund sharply upgrades its growth forecast, but warns inflation remains “stubbornly high”. BBC News – Business

Iran protests: Mahsa Amini's grave attacked by vandalsMahsa Amini’s death in custody last year sparked anti-government protests across Iran. BBC News – Middle East

Bird flu: Brazil declares animal health emergency after several cases foundThe country is the world’s largest exporter of chicken meat, and wants to stop the virus spreading. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Three held in Spain over Vinicius Jr racial abuse during matchThe Brazilian footballer was subjected to racial abuse during Real Madrid’s match on Sunday. BBC News – Europe

Cardiff riot: Two teenagers killed in crash before Ely disorderThe link between the deaths and the disorder in Cardiff remains unclear, a police boss says. BBC News – UK

Driver charged after truck crash near White HouseA Secret Service official says initial investigations suggest the crash may have been intentional. BBC News – US & Canada