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
- Terence Crawford defeats Amir Khan to retain WBO welterweight championship – live! - The Guardian April 21, 2019Terence Crawford defeats Amir Khan to retain WBO welterweight championship – live! The GuardianRolling report: Amir Khan challenges for Terence Crawford's welterweight title on Saturday at Madison Square Garden. Follow all the action with Bryan Graham.View full coverage on Google News
- US arrests 'member of border militia' in New Mexico - BBC News April 21, 2019US arrests 'member of border militia' in New Mexico BBC NewsThe arrest comes days after a video emerged of armed men detaining migrants in the desert.View full coverage on Google News
- Explosions at churches and hotels in Sri Lanka: '20 killed and 280 injured' - Sky News April 21, 2019Explosions at churches and hotels in Sri Lanka: '20 killed and 280 injured' Sky NewsSri Lanka explosions: 20 killed as churches and hotels targeted BBC NewsSri Lanka explosions kill 50 as blasts go off during Easter Sunday services Mirror OnlineSri Lanka blasts: hundreds injured in church and hotel explosions The GuardianColombo attacks – ’80 injured’ as explosions rip through […]
- Brexit: Labour must back another referendum - Tom Watson - BBC News April 21, 2019Brexit: Labour must back another referendum - Tom Watson BBC NewsBrexit LIVE: Tories FURIOUS with May after Farage surges in European election polls Express.co.ukTen reasons why the European Parliament elections are the most pointless in British history The SunLabour can’t defeat Nigel Farage by sitting on the fence The GuardianTheresa May has destroyed the Tory party – and that […]
- New IRA group blamed for killing journalist was Lyra McKee putting on 'show of strength' for cameras - Daily Mail April 21, 2019New IRA group blamed for killing journalist was Lyra McKee putting on 'show of strength' for cameras Daily MailLyra McKee: Two teenage men arrested in connection with journalist's killing BBC NewsLyra McKee shooting: Northern Irish detectives warn of 'new breed of terrorist' Mirror.co.ukLondonderry ‘revolted’ by journalist killing Belfast TelegraphMy friend Lyra McKee was a bright light of hope in […]
- Adele plans to 'base herself in London to give her son a British education' after split - Daily Mail April 21, 2019Adele plans to 'base herself in London to give her son a British education' after split Daily MailAdele splits from husband Simon Konecki BBC NewsBrit Awards clue reveals Adele's marriage to Simon Konecki was 'over' months ago Mirror OnlineAdele 'set for £140m divorce from Simon Konecki' Daily MailAdele and husband announce split after three years of marriage Liverpool EchoView full […]
- Liverpool and Tottenham receive Champions League boost as Premier League make announcement - Express April 21, 2019Liverpool and Tottenham receive Champions League boost as Premier League make announcement ExpressChampions League: Liverpool & Tottenham Premier League games brought forward BBC SportFixture update: Newcastle game rescheduled Liverpool FCTottenham analysis: Away form could cost Spurs dear in race for Champions League spot Evening StandardWhat happened in the Premier League on Saturday? BBC SportView full coverage on Google News
- Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to making history as Juventus win Serie A title - Metro.co.uk April 21, 2019Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to making history as Juventus win Serie A title Metro.co.ukJuventus seal eighth straight Italian title with point against Fiorentina BBC SportCristiano Ronaldo: Massimiliano Allegri reveals why Juventus star is still the 'FUTURE' ExpressJuventus 2-1 Fiorentina: Cristiano Ronaldo claims first league title since moving to Italy Daily MailJuventus crowned Serie A champions as Cristiano Ronaldo makes history CNNView […]
- The profoundly deaf girl who found her voice after brain surgery - BBC News April 20, 2019The profoundly deaf girl who found her voice after brain surgery BBC NewsPioneering brain surgery that allows deaf children to hear to be funded across the NHS Telegraph.co.ukView full coverage on Google News
- Most hacked passwords revealed in warning over cybersecurity - ITV News April 20, 2019Most hacked passwords revealed in warning over cybersecurity ITV NewsMillions using 123456 as password, security study finds BBC NewsHow 4 in 10 internet users will fall victims to scams because they have easy-to-guess passwords like The SunFraudsters crack 23 MILLION passwords as they are all 123456! Britons warned to be safe online Daily MailSimple passwords are prey for hackers […]