Being a foreign correspondent is a fascinating job, which many desiderate. You get to be the envy of the people back home, in a foreign land that becomes a new home to you, at least for a while. You get to watch history unfold, and furthermore, you get to have an influence on how it …
Monthly Archive: April 2012
Apr 26 2012
People Like Us
Today I interviewed Sunday Telegraph foreign correspondent Nick Meo as part of our GRNLive Interviews series. Nick has reported for GRNLive from Egypt, Libya, Norway and anywhere else his work sent him over the last few years. It was a very interesting and enjoyable conversation for me and hopefully for those of you who watch it. GRNLive’s …
Apr 18 2012
Reporting on Trial
The Trial of Norwegian mass-murderer Anders Breivik, who killed, by his own admission, 77 people in a well planned attack, stirred an extensive debate about different aspects of its media coverage. Some commentators have gone as far as to say that Breivik should not be put on trial at all, as it would enable him …
Apr 12 2012
Bread, Circuses and News
Guardian Media reports today that human rights activists in Bahrain are calling on the BBC and Sky to boycott the Formula 1 race planned to take place in the country on 22 April. Zainab al-Khawaja, daughter of hunger striking imprisoned activist Abdulhadi al-Khawaja, told the Guardian “If the Formula One does come to Bahrain, …
Apr 03 2012
What is a reporter?
Simone de Beauvoir famously said “One is not born a woman, one becomes one”. Recently I’ve heard a veteran editor paraphrase the very opposite about news reporters. “Either you are it or you are not. News reporters are a species”, she said. The remark was made flippantly but I remembered having similar thoughts when I …
World News
- Coronavirus: Johnson to tighten restrictions as fears grow of deadly second wave - The Independent September 21, 2020Coronavirus: Johnson to tighten restrictions as fears grow of deadly second wave The IndependentCovid-19: UK could face 50,000 cases a day by October without action - Vallance BBC NewsIn full: COVID-19 cases set to soar across the UK Sky NewsQuentin Letts: Brothers Grim had me darting to drinks cabinet The TimesUK coronavirus alert should be raised to level 4, […]
- Covid: Pubs and restaurants in England to have 10pm closing times - BBC News September 21, 2020Covid: Pubs and restaurants in England to have 10pm closing times BBC NewsCoronavirus: PM to chair emergency COBRA meeting tomorrow ahead of statement on pandemic Sky NewsUK lockdown: Pubs to close at 10pm across England as covid alert level RISES to 4 The SunBoris Johnson is not lost; he’s right in front of you Financial TimesBoris Johnson is a […]
- Rising temperatures shrink Arctic sea ice to second-lowest level on record - The Guardian September 21, 2020Rising temperatures shrink Arctic sea ice to second-lowest level on record The GuardianArctic sea-ice shrinks to near record low extent BBC NewsWarming shrinks Arctic Ocean ice to 2nd lowest on record The IndependentArctic Sea ice melts to second-place finish at annual minimum Mongabay.comArctic ice melts to second lowest summer level on record Sky NewsView Full coverage on Google News
- UK coronavirus alert level to move from three to four, chief medical officers recommend - Evening Standard September 21, 2020UK coronavirus alert level to move from three to four, chief medical officers recommend Evening StandardView Full coverage on Google News
- Keir Starmer to urge 'red wall' voters to take another look at Labour - The Guardian September 21, 2020Keir Starmer to urge 'red wall' voters to take another look at Labour The GuardianKeir Starmer to appeal to patriotism in Labour conference speech BBC NewsKeir Starmer tells voters who abandoned Labour to 'take another look' at party Evening StandardLabour frontbencher Kate Green calls coronavirus pandemic a ‘good crisis’ the party can exploit The SunLabour: Historic divisions over patriotism […]
- LIVE FULL-TIME WOLVES v MAN CITY | WE'RE NOT REALLY HERE - Man City September 21, 2020LIVE FULL-TIME WOLVES v MAN CITY | WE'RE NOT REALLY HERE Man CityManchester City Have All the Tools to Overhaul Liverpool - But They're Still Vulnerable 90minWolves 1-3 Manchester City: Premier League – as it happened The GuardianLIVE HALF-TIME UPDATE WOLVES v MAN CITY | WE'RE NOT REALLY HERE Man City'I would love to stay longer' - Guardiola opens […]
- England Women vs West Indies Women - Sky Sports September 21, 2020England Women vs West Indies Women Sky SportsEngland v West Indies: Tammy Beaumont makes 62 as hosts claim 47-run win BBC SportEngland beat West Indies by 47 runs in first women's T20 – as it happened The GuardianEngland and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) - The Official Website of the ECB ECB.co.ukWest Indies women's coach Andre Coley calls on batters […]
- Developers react to Xbox buying Bethesda: Fallout: New Vegas 2 hype, Doom Guy feelings, and more - GamesRadar+ September 21, 2020Developers react to Xbox buying Bethesda: Fallout: New Vegas 2 hype, Doom Guy feelings, and more GamesRadar+Microsoft buys Fallout creator Bethesda for $7.5bn BBC NewsMicrosoft buying Bethesda and Zenimax for $7.5bn Eurogamer.netMicrosoft Unveils Launch Lineup Of Accessories For Xbox Series X|S Pure XboxBethesda has officially been acquired by Microsoft for $7.5 billion My Nintendo NewsView Full coverage on Google News
- Brexit: Theresa May attacks 'reckless' Internal Market Bill and warns of 'untold damage' to UK - Sky News September 21, 2020Brexit: Theresa May attacks 'reckless' Internal Market Bill and warns of 'untold damage' to UK Sky NewsTheresa May 'cannot support' government's Brexit bill BBC NewsTheresa May defies Boris Johnson over Brexit legislation Daily MailTheresa May says 'reckless' Brexit bill risks UK's reputation The GuardianTheresa May attacks 'reckless' Boris Johnson as she threatens to lead Brexit rebellion Daily ExpressView Full coverage […]
- Novak Djokovic takes Rome title but all eyes on French Open Covid tests - The Guardian September 21, 2020Novak Djokovic takes Rome title but all eyes on French Open Covid tests The GuardianNovak Djokovic wins Italian Open with victory over Diego Schwartzman BBC SportNovak Djokovic Makes Masters 1000 History, Clinches Fifth Rome Crown ATP TourHow to watch French Open – TV channel, live stream, schedule, times RadioTimesRafael Nadal: 'I would love to finish career on 25 Majors, […]