Who is James Bond? Answer here
A maths teacher, who describes maths as “quite addictive”, from Preston Manor School in Wembley, has reached the top 10 finalists for a global teaching prize. The final top 10 shortlist has been published, after entries were received from teachers in 148 countries.
The BBC says that Colin Hegarty is the only UK finalist, alongside teachers from the United States, Australia, India, Finland and Kenya.
The winner will receive a prize of £690,000 at an awards ceremony in March.
The Global Teacher Prize, set up by the Varkey Foundation, the charitable arm of the Gems international education firm, is aimed at “unearthing thousands of stories of heroes that have transformed young people's lives”.
Mr Hegarty said it was good to see a competition that “elevated the status of teachers”.
A selection of headlines from stories in the news. They use English in a way that you might think is intended to confuse but it's all perfectly clear to the native speaker.
Skyfall
by Patrick O'Connor
I'M not a great lover of James Bond films, finding them too contrived and flimsy. In the past, they have been a classic example of style over substance but I have to admit to having being won over by the latest in the franchise, Skyfall.
Of course, many of the usual Bond ingredients are there – the hyper-exciting opening sequence and chase; the spectacular settings and the obligatory super-arch villain.
Why does the Bond actor Daniel Craig owe £200 to the actress Dakota Blue Richards? Answer here