Craig Taylor

Islamist groups appear emboldened by the fall of Afghanistan, sparking concern in African countries.
BBC News – Africa

The AFC East used to be the most predictable division in the NFL well as far as the winner was concerned. However, the departure of a certain QB combined with the rise of another has changed that. The Patriots had […]

The supermarket has agreed to a £7bn bid from a US private equity group, ditching a lower offer from another firm.
BBC News – Business

Young children must show proof of a negative test to enter many indoor spaces, as infections surge.
BBC News – Middle East

The tremor razed their homes, but these survivors could still die for a lack of basic supplies.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

A man in Belgium is charged with allegedly stabbing his partner, but not her unborn baby’s death.
BBC News – Europe

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace says “every hour counts”, with up to 10 flights leaving every day.
BBC News – UK

US Capitol Police had been negotiating with the driver of a suspicious vehicle on Capitol Hill.
BBC News – US & Canada

Anna Machaya’s death at a church leads to calls for the government to end forced child marriage.
BBC News – Africa

The AFC North was one tough division in 2020 with three teams winning at least 11 games! It looks strong again in 2021, although repeating last season’s win total might be a stretch. Cleveland and Baltimore look […]

The NFC North has more than its fair share of coverage in the 2021 pre-season. This was largely due to the Aaron Rodgers saga in Green Bay, but the Bears and Lions also contributed. The good news for the Packers […]

Wales also records rapid rises as the UK sees property prices go up at the fastest rate for 17 years.
BBC News – Business

The blaze has destroyed some 2,000 hectares (5,000 acres) of forest over the past three days.
BBC News – Middle East

A few dozen survivors have been pulled alive from under the rubble but many are still feared trapped.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Several countries rush to fly people out, as the Dutch government is criticised for reacting slowly.
BBC News – Europe

The bulk of Afghans resettled in the UK will be persecuted minorities, the home secretary says.
BBC News – UK

The singer is accused of racketeering, sexual abuse and bribery; charges which he has denied.
BBC News – US & Canada

A South African barista was offered a dream opportunity in Oman but unknowingly signed away his freedoms.
BBC News – Africa

Scottish League Two will be of more than a passing interest to football fans in 2021-22 thanks to the rise of Kelty Hearts who will be looking to make it three titles in a row. It is hard to believe that a mere […]

Scottish League One in the 2021-22 season looks like being a division of two halves, with several teams having justifiable title claims. As a result, we have had to ponder our predictions carefully. Falkirk who […]