Craig Taylor

President Rouhani says the field would increase the country’s proven reserves by about a third.
BBC News – Middle East

International monitors have called the result of last month’s election to be annulled.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

It comes just seven months after the last general election in the politically gridlocked country.
BBC News – Europe

Shadow chancellor John McDonnell calls a Tory report on Labour’s spending proposals “fake news”.
BBC News – UK

The ex-New York mayor files paperwork to take part in the Democratic primary election in Alabama.
BBC News – US & Canada

The forgotten story of Princess Dinubolu, whose beauty ambitions shocked Edwardian Britain.
BBC News – Africa

EU finance ministers call upon the European Investment Bank (EIB) to cut fossil fuel funding.
BBC News – Business

Women have been at the forefront of Lebanon’s protests. But some complain they’re attracting attention for their looks, not their message.
BBC News – Middle East

He was greeted by supporters outside the prison where he was held on corruption charges.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Will the country’s fourth general election in four years change anything?
BBC News – Europe

Stranded residents are rescued from their homes after parts of England are deluged with heavy rain.
BBC News – UK

Mr Trump says the tycoon, who has taken the first step in a White House bid, “doesn’t have the magic”.
BBC News – US & Canada

Gifts have been pouring in for the couple after their fast-food engagement video went viral.
BBC News – Africa

Ayr is Scotland’s most prized seaside town… seriously… we actually have one or two of them. The other is Wemyss Bay on the East Coast.

This awesome big town was once home to William Wallace, was the si […]

CPF Rankings Are Out.
Week Eleven seems to have rolled around awfully quick this year and as often happens this week is pivotal with their not only being a slew of meaningful games but its also the week when we […]

Ohio State No 1 – Really?
The season’s first College Football Playoff Rankings have been published and as expected the SEC & Big Ten are dominating. However, it is slightly surprising to see two in the playoff […]

Interest rates are held steady, but two Bank of England policymakers vote for an immediate cut.
BBC News – Business

The inspector was prevented from entering a facility over suspicions she had “suspicious material”.
BBC News – Middle East

Mayor Arce was also marched through the streets barefoot in the latest post-election violence.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

The French president laments a lack of commitment by the United States, Nato’s main guarantor.
BBC News – Europe