Simon Furness

Ron DeSantis says his Ukraine remarks 'mischaracterised'The Republican was criticised in the US and Ukraine for calling the war a “territorial dispute”. BBC News – Europe

Boris Johnson clashes with MPs over Partygate denialsThe former PM repeatedly insists he did not deliberately lie to Parliament in a marathon grilling. BBC News – UK

Skier 'deteriorated' after Gwyneth Paltrow crash, court hearsDoctors testified that Terry Sanderson lost his “high energy” after the 2016 collision on the Utah slopes. BBC News – US & Canada

Inside Somalia's hidden world of sex workTwo Somali sex workers describe how they were drawn into the dangerous illegal underground scene. BBC News – Africa

Stocks rebound as US and UK seek to calm investorsMarkets higher after UK and US again seek to calm investor fears over banks’ stability. BBC News – Business

Ban lifted on Israelis' return to evacuated West Bank settlementsLawmakers vote to allow Israelis back into four West Bank settlements that were evacuated in 2005. BBC News – Middle East

Journalist opens USB letter bomb in newsroomEcuador’s government condemns the attack after journalists nationwide are targeted. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Japanese and Chinese leaders visit opposing capitals in Ukraine warBoth leaders are on strategic foreign visits on opposing sides of the conflict. BBC News – Europe

Partygate: I misled MPs but not intentionally, says Boris JohnsonThe ex-PM says his Partygate denials were made in good faith, ahead of a grilling from MPs on Wednesday. BBC News – UK

Why Trump supporters are wary of joining protests he called forDonald Trump demanded protests over his possible arrest, but his supporters fear being set up. BBC News – US & Canada

The South African choir that performed for Queen VictoriaThe group of South African singers wowed 19th Century British audiences but also faced discrimination. BBC News – Africa

Super Bowl VI Quiz – Dallas Cowboys vs Miami Dolphins  Super Bowl Six saw the previous years’ beaten finalists Dallas trying to go one better against the up-and-coming Miami Dolphins. […]

Scooby Doo Quiz Can You Earn A Scooby Snack? Scooby-Doo and his chums have been enthralling audiences since 1969 with a mix of hi-jinx and mystery.  Originally a cartoon series […]

John Lewis considers plan to change staff-owned structureThe chain’s famous staff-ownership structure could be watered down to raise new funds. BBC News – Business

Saudi Arabia invited Iran's President Raisi to visit, Tehran saysThe visit – not yet confirmed by Riyadh – would build on a thaw in tensions, brokered by China. BBC News – Middle East

Cocaine production reaches record levels as new trafficking hubs emergeAfter Covid lockdowns hit both demand and supply, production is at record levels, the UN says. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

UK banking system 'safe' after Credit Suisse rescueDespite the swift action by regulators, stock markets in the UK and Asia fell. BBC News – Europe

Stagnating wages cost UK workers £11,000 a year, says Resolution FoundationFifteen years of stalling wage growth has left British workers worse off, new analysis suggests. BBC News – UK

Central banks take swift action to keep cash flowing amid investor fearsSix central banks move to keep credit flowing worldwide after two big institutions collapsed. BBC News – US & Canada

Cloete Murray: South African corruption investigator shot deadCloete Murray was the liquidator for Bosasa, a company implicated in government contract scandals. BBC News – Africa