Craig Taylor

There is growing international pressure on Ethiopia to end fighting that has displaced thousands.
BBC News – Africa

No staycation in or sightseeing trip to the Eden district of Cumbria would be complete without spending a few hours in the small but beautifully formed village of Dacre. It is close enough to Penrith to make it an […]

We’ve all got used to working flexibly so employers will need to adapt, say campaigners.
BBC News – Business

The outcome of the latest election hangs in the balance, as results so far show no clear winner.
BBC News – Middle East

The virus is spreading rapidly, with many hospitals close to collapse and nearly 300,000 deaths.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Chancellor Angela Merkel describes the proposed five-day lockdown over Easter as a “mistake”.
BBC News – Europe

Leaders will also review plans to curb exports of Covid vaccines, which could affect supply to the UK.
BBC News – UK

The numbers of migrants crossing the southern US border has risen since Mr Biden took office.
BBC News – US & Canada

The royal family will mourn King Zwelithini for three months, and will then decide on his successor.
BBC News – Africa

They are investing in high-risk products for the “challenge, competition and novelty”, the regulator says.
BBC News – Business

Israel holds its fourth election in two years, with Benjamin Netanyahu fighting to stay in power.
BBC News – Middle East

Images show children huddled together on the floor under foil blankets at a facility in Texas.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Russia’s president wants to encourage people to get vaccinated but gets his jab behind closed doors.
BBC News – Europe

The country has endured an “epic of endurance”, Boris Johnson says, as the UK holds a day of reflection.
BBC News – UK

Colorado officials have named the suspect and 10 people killed in an attack on a grocery store.
BBC News – US & Canada

For months both countries have denied that troops crossed the border to participate in the conflict.
BBC News – Africa

Oxford is renowned for being home to one of the oldest, most prestigious, universities in all of the world – not just in the UK. It carries a reputation that opens political and career doors all around the g […]

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Demand for AI, robotics and cloud skills is up amid news young people are shunning IT skill courses.
BBC News – Business

For voters in Mitzpe Ramon, Tuesday’s poll means keeping or casting out Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
BBC News – Middle East