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Sudan conflict: Call for gravediggers in Omdurman as fighting intensifiesResidents of the Khartoum area are shaken by an intense wave of bombing targeting paramilitary forces. BBC News – Africa

Five Choice Quotes For Modern-Day Politics Based on a few choice quotes from history, here’s a brief review of just what is happening in the world of politics: 1. “There are t […]

Higher food prices may be here to stay, says Bank economistChief economist Huw Pill has warned that food prices may never return to levels previously seen. BBC News – Business

The remarkable recovery of Syria's earthquake babySix months ago today, Afraa was pulled from rubble, still attached to her umbilical cord and barely alive. BBC News – Middle East

Carbon credits – land grab or the Amazon’s future?The eight countries who share the rainforest are in Brazil for a “milestone” meeting. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Portugal battles wildfires amid third heatwave of the yearTemperatures in excess of 40C are expected to hit much of the Iberian peninsula this week. BBC News – Europe

Wet weather dampened spending on summer clothes in JulyShoppers were put off buying seasonal goods and clothes in July the British Retail Consortium says. BBC News – UK

William Friedkin: Director of The Exorcist and The French Connection dies aged 87His Oscar-winning career spanned six decades and also included crime thriller The French Connection. BBC News – US & Canada

Nigeria's President Tinubu faces backlash over military intervention in NigerPresident Tinubu is facing strong opposition to any deployment of troops to oust Niger’s junta. BBC News – Africa

Barbie film hits $1bn mark at global box officeThe pink-hued film has drawn in $ 1.03bn around the world, according to distributor Warner Bros. BBC News – Business

Israeli security forces kill three Palestinians in West BankThe Israeli army said in a statement that the Palestinians were heading to carry out an attack. BBC News – Middle East

Venezuela Red Cross President Mario Enrique Villarroel fired by courtThe charity declares its support for its boss and appeals to President Nicolas Maduro’s government. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Ukraine war: Russia hits blood transfusion centre, says ZelenskyPresident Volodymyr Zelensky described the attack as a “war crime” and perpetrators as “beasts”. BBC News – Europe

Andy Malkinson: Living costs deduction scrapped for wrongly convictedAndy Malkinson, who cleared his name after 17 years in jail, tells the BBC more still needs to be done. BBC News – UK

Donald Trump says he will ask the Judge to step asideFormer US President Trump says that his lawyers will ask for a recusal of the judge on his election fraud case. BBC News – US & Canada

Niger coup: Ecowas deadline sparks anxiety in northern NigeriaNiger’s junta has hours to restore the ousted president or face the possibility of military action. BBC News – Africa

Scottish League One 2023-24 PredictionsScottish League One (tier 3) surprisingly still features Falkirk in 2023-24 who are now facing 5 seasons at this level. Why surprising, […]

EFL Championship 2022-23 Prediction The 2023-24 EFL Championship kicks off this weekend and it looks like being a hard-fought competition with the three relegated teams […]

Top 10 Southern Scottish Attractions to See this Summer Thinking of doing the North Coast 500? Think again. There are less travelled natural Scottish marvels out there which will take a lot […]

House prices are falling, so why can't I afford a home?Figures this week showed house prices falling, but mortgage costs remain high. BBC News – Business