Simon Furness

Trump 'gearing up for battle' at New York court hearing, lawyer saysThe former president says he will address supporters in Florida after his Tuesday court hearing in New York. BBC News – US & Canada

Burkina Faso expels correspondents from French newspapersThe correspondents of Le Monde and Libération were given 24 hours to leave the former French colony. BBC News – Africa

Council tax, water and mobile bills rise for millionsA range of bills – from council tax to water – are going up, but the lowest earners also get a pay rise. BBC News – Business

Two Iranian women arrested for not covering hair after man attacks them with yoghurtThe women seem to have been attacked for not wearing the hijab properly in public, which is illegal. BBC News – Middle East

'I'm still alive' jokes Pope as he leaves hospitalThe 86-year-old was admitted to Gemelli Hospital in Rome on Wednesday with breathing difficulties. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Russia assumes UN Security Council presidency despite Ukrainian angerUkraine’s foreign minister said Russia leading the UN Security Council is “the worst joke ever”. BBC News – Europe

Dover ferry queues: Extra overnight English Channel crossings laid on to clear backlogThe additional services will run overnight, with the port saying the queues should be cleared by midday. BBC News – UK

US tornadoes: Death toll grows as extreme storms ravage several statesAt least 21 people have been killed after a series of tornadoes tore through several US states. BBC News – US & Canada

The TikTok fears and their impact on AfricaShould African governments join the West’s chorus of concern over the Chinese-owned social media app? BBC News – Africa

MLB 2023 Predictions National LeagueBaseball is back and below are our predictions for the National League. We don’t see the balance of power changing too much but there may be […]

House prices see biggest annual fall since 2009Property prices dropped by 3.1% in the year to March, the Nationwide says. BBC News – Business

Bahrain jails men over YouTube discussion of IslamThe three men were prosecuted under a law that criminalises “ridicule” of religious texts. BBC News – Middle East

Bolsonaro touches down in Brazil after self-imposed exileIt is the far-right ex-leader’s first time back in Brazil since his supporters stormed Congress. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

ChatGPT banned in Italy over privacy concernsThe country’s data-protection regulator has serious privacy concerns over the technology. BBC News – Europe

Fire services: Shocking bullying and abuse widespread, report saysFindings could be the tip of the iceberg, watchdog says, as some liken fire service to a boys’ club. BBC News – UK

Donald Trump indictment: Ex-US president to be charged over hush moneyMr Trump, the first serving or former US president to face a criminal case, denies wrongdoing. BBC News – US & Canada

Oscar Pistorius denied paroleOscar Pistorius, the former Paralympian who murdered his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, is denied parole BBC News – Africa

MLB 2023 Predictions American LeagueThe 2023 Baseball season is upon us already and it looks like being a classic with double-digit teams having a realistic chance at making a […]

Keighley The Five Minute Spare GuideKeighley is a township and parish in West Yorkshire which is just to the north west of Bradford. You will find it near the misty […]

State pension age rise to 68 will not be brought forward – government to sayThe government is set to announce it will not bring forward the date for the pension age rise to 68. BBC News – Business