What’s New??

Ukraine war: Russia and Iran invited back to Nobel Prize banquetThe Nobel Foundation says it advocates dialogue but a critic suggests it is being “incredibly naive”. BBC News – Europe

School buildings in England to shut over concrete safety fearsSchool leaders describe a “scramble” to address the issue, which affects more than 100 schools in England. BBC News – UK

Trump pleads not guilty in Georgia election fraud caseThe former US president also waived the right to appear at a court hearing next week. BBC News – US & Canada

Johannesburg fire 'wake-up call', President Ramaphosa saysSeventy four people died in the blaze, including 12 children – one of whom was an 18-month-old child. BBC News – Africa

5MSGaming has gone live on Twitch! 5MSGaming has gone live! live at 2023-08-31T08:29:38Z Stream description: Just talking and gaming what else is there too it trying to prove everyone can be there most dreamed job this is mine 💜 to view click here

Families put thousands on credit after flights cancelledPassengers are having to fork out for food, travel and accommodation, but are worried about costs. BBC News – Business

Saudi Arabia's multi-billion dollar football powerhouse betThe desert kingdom’s vast Pro League investment aims to turn it into a world leader of the sport. BBC News – Middle East

Peru: Priest of Pacopampa exhumed after 3,000 yearsThe tomb in northern Peru contained the remains of a man dubbed the Priest of Pacopampa, officials say. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Russia’s kamikaze drones raining down on Ukraine's eastThe BBC’s Quentin Sommerville witnesses Russia’s increasingly sophisticated drone attacks. BBC News – Europe

Criminals to be forced to attend sentencing hearings after Lucy Letby callsIt follows a number of high-profile cases where offenders refused to appear, including Lucy Letby. BBC News – UK