And now the good news

In a beautiful demonstration of hospitality, Justin Welby hosted an 'iftar' (meal for breaking the Ramadan fast) at Lambeth Palace, with Sadiq Khan and the Chief Rabbi.


After 50 years there is a ceasefire in the Colombian civil war

After 6 years of hostility, Turkey and Israel have restored diplomatic relations, in a deal which includes Turkey building a new hospital and power plant in Gaza

Coldplay were awesome

The Dead Sea is an amazing place

Tennis, Cricket, Rugby, Cycling, the Olympics, there's plenty of sports we're pretty good at.

Islamic State is losing

The Belarussian sense of humour.



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