1. The government has announced its reviewing its relationship with Oxfam after the charity was accused of covering up the use of prostitutes by its aid workers in Haiti
Facts in the story:
- Inappropriate behaviour by its aid workers in Haiti in 2011 following earthquake
- 4 Oxfam staff members dismissed following an investigation
- Oxfam failed to warn other aid agencies about the staff allowing them to take other jobs in the sector
News values:
- Surprise - shocking for audiences as they wouldn't think of charity workers to participate in such acts
- Elite people - Oxfam is a well known charity
- Negativity - the charity tried to cover up its staffs behaviour and so may face consequences by the government
- Scandal - likely to affect the charities reputation
2. A second white house member has resigned over allegations of domestic abuse
Facts in the story:
- David Sorington stepped down after former wife claimed he was violent and abusive
- he denies these allegations
News Values:
- Scandal - being accused of violence and abuse is likely to affect his reputation
- Elite people - White House member
- Continuity - already established as news and now he has resigned
- Immediacy - recent news
3. Detectives re continuing to question a 51 year old man in connection with the murder 11 year old girl in west midlands
Facts in the story:
- Jasmine Forester was found with multiple injuries at the property in Wolverhampton yesterday morning
- Man is related to her
- Another relative of jasmines was hurt in the attack
News Values:
- Continuity - part of ongoing story
- Negativity - young girl was killed
- Balance - man who committed murder was arrested
- Surprise - he was related to the victim likely to shock audience
4. South Koreas president has held historic meeting with the sister of North Korea leader
Facts in the story:
- The encounter is being viewed as a direct challenge to president Trumps' administration which is urged against engagement with the north
News Values:
- Elite people - Presidents of North and South Korea
5. for the first time a female referee has taken charge of a top level mens rugby union match in the uk
Facts in the story:
- Joy Neville officiated at last nights pro fourteen game between ulster and southern kings in Belfast
- She was extremely excited about the opportunity
News Values:
- Personalisation - audience will be happy about this news especially females as it shows that men and women are slowly becoming equal in sports
- Elite people - Joy Neville
- Surprise - rare for a female to officiate a mens rugby game
- Immediacy - recent event
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