What’s New??

Google removes 'Slavery Simulator' game amid outrage in BrazilThe app, which allowed players to “buy and sell” black characters, was launched last month. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Turkey election: What five more years of Erdogan would meanPresident Erdogan is tipped to win Turkey’s presidential vote after a deeply divisive election. BBC News – Europe

Mortgage rates rise after inflation surpriseBritain’s biggest building society Nationwide is putting up rates due to the current economic climate. BBC News – UK

US Congress inches closer to deal before holiday weekendPresident Joe Biden says he has had “productive conversations” with top Republican Kevin McCarthy. BBC News – US & Canada

Sudan conflict: Brit, 85, abandoned opposite UK embassy in Sudan – familyDespite repeated calls for help, the man and his disabled wife were not assisted, his family says. BBC News – Africa

Five Really Great "Soul Brothers" Acts ” Soul” is a genre of music that has its roots in African-American gospel music and rhythm and blues. It originated in the African […]

Northwich The Five Minute Spare GuideThe Cheshire town of Northwich has a salty history, but not in the way you might expect. Northwich is a Cheshire town with a long […]

Expected energy price cap cut will see bills fallThe regulator will soon confirm the change, which is likely to knock £450 off a typical annual bill. BBC News – Business

Duchess of Edinburgh first royal to visit BaghdadSophie has spent two days in the Iraqi capital to learn about challenges facing Iraqi women and girls. BBC News – Middle East

Colombian plane crash: New clues found in search for lost childrenIt comes more than three weeks after their plane crashed in the Colombian jungle, killing all adults on board. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean