Simon Furness

Ford to cut one in five jobs in the UKThe carmaker will cut 1,300 jobs, mainly at its research and development site in Essex. BBC News – Business

Turkey-Syria earthquake: Satellite images show Jindayris devastationMore than 500 bodies have been pulled from the rubble of 200 destroyed buildings in Jindayris. BBC News – Middle East

Jovenel Moise: Four more people arrested over plot to kill Haiti's presidentSuspects include the boss of a US company that hired Colombian veterans for the mission, say officials. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Ukraine war: The Russian student under arrest for an Instagram storyOlesya posted online about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Now, she can only leave home to go to court. BBC News – Europe

Wayne Couzens: Police misconduct cases over indecent exposure reportsOne of his offences was committed four days before the then-Met PC abducted Sarah Everard. BBC News – UK

Chinese balloon sensors recovered from ocean, says USCrews found “significant debris” from the suspected spy craft off the South Carolina coast, say the US military. BBC News – US & Canada

South African rapper AKA was assassinated – policePolice say the rapper was shot dead at close range in an apparent contract killing. BBC News – Africa

Chiefs Battle Back To Win Super Bowl 57 The Kansas City Chiefs came back from a 10-point deficit at halftime to win a thrilling Super Bowl LVII 38-35. The game lived up to the hype […]

Facing never-ending queues on the debt frontlineA day in the life of a woman helping people with debt as charities report record requests for help. BBC News – Business

No tents, no aid, nothing: Why Syrians feel forgotten“We’ve received nothing but God’s mercy,” one earthquake survivor tells Quentin Sommerville. BBC News – Middle East

Haiti gangs: Three churchgoers kidnapped after MassGangs kidnapping people for ransom are targeting religious institutions amid spiralling violence. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Ukraine war: Russians slowly take ground around BakhmutIn Bakhmut, Orla Guerin speaks to Ukrainian defenders doggedly holding off fierce Russian attacks. BBC News – Europe

Brianna's death has left massive hole, says familyBrianna Ghey, 16, who was stabbed to death in a park is described as “fearless and one of a kind”. BBC News – UK

Mystery surrounds objects shot down by US militaryA spate of high-altitude objects have been shot down in North American airspace in recent days. BBC News – US & Canada

Nigeria election 2023: Nigeria military denies coup plot claim ahead of pollAn official of the ruling party claims that generals met a major opposition candidate. BBC News – Africa

Super Bowl LVII Eagles v Chiefs Prediction The 2023 Super Bowl is finally upon us and it features the two number-one seeds. The expectations are high for this game,  and there is […]

Ripon The Five Minute GuideThough it may seem small, Ripon is a Yorkshire town proving that good things come in small packages. Ripon is an ancient cathedral […]

New rail strikes ballot to start soon – RMT's Mick LynchMick Lynch says the union will keep talking to rail firms, after it rejected an offer on pay on Friday. BBC News – Business

Turkey earthquake failures leave Erdogan looking vulnerableThe biggest earthquake since 1939 raises questions over whether such a tragedy could have been avoided. BBC News – Middle East

Cuban exodus: 'I just don't see a future here for me'Many Cubans see emigration as their only chance to fulfil their dreams of achieving a better life. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean