Simon Furness

The Rail Delivery Group says its offer would see wages for drivers rise by £5,000 by the end of 2023.
BBC News – Business

Colleagues tweet support for Mehdi Beik, who interviewed families of protesters sentenced to death.
BBC News – Middle East

In response, furious gang members set up road blocks, set fire to vehicles and attacked a local airport.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

A unilateral ceasefire called by Russia breaks down within hours of coming into effect.
BBC News – Europe

In his book, Harry says killing 25 Taliban fighters was like removing chess pieces from a board.
BBC News – UK

His team says he has been able to talk to his family and the recovery is remarkable.
BBC News – US & Canada

Police are investigating after the designer’s body was discovered dumped at the roadside.
BBC News – Africa

NFL 2022 Week 17Week 17 settled a few things but also led to an exciting season finale next week with several playoff spots still technically up for […]

Several retailers said Christmas sales had seen a boost despite cold weather, rising costs and rail strikes.
BBC News – Business

A controversial move to let parliament overrule the Supreme Court threatens democracy, critics say.
BBC News – Middle East

Twenty-six people were killed in total after a prison break in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, on Sunday.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Former Pope Benedict’s funeral takes place at the Vatican, as Francis celebrates Mass with pilgrims.
BBC News – Europe

In his book Spare, the Duke of Sussex claims his brother pushed him to the floor, the Guardian says.
BBC News – UK

The US House of Representatives will return on Thursday after six failed votes. What needs to change?
BBC News – US & Canada

Miners in Somaliland are uprooting centuries-old trees used since antiquity to make perfume.
BBC News – Africa

Shops may have no choice but to up prices when energy bills rise in April, the retail industry body says.
BBC News – Business

Itamar Ben-Gvir’s walk on the holy site in Jerusalem is denounced as an “unprecedented provocation”.
BBC News – Middle East

The footballing legend was laid to rest after a huge procession through the streets of Santos.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Russia now says 89 soldiers were killed in the attack in Makiivka, in the occupied Donetsk region.
BBC News – Europe

The ambition for pupils in England will feature in the prime minister’s first speech of 2023.
BBC News – UK