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
- Trump celebrates Fourth of July by stoking division over pandemic and race - The Guardian July 5, 2020Trump celebrates Fourth of July by stoking division over pandemic and race The GuardianView Full coverage on Google News
- Boris Johnson meets NHS heroes as one final clap is held for health workers on NHS' 72nd birthday - Daily Mail July 5, 2020Boris Johnson meets NHS heroes as one final clap is held for health workers on NHS' 72nd birthday Daily MailPM joins nationwide clap on NHS 72nd anniversary BBC NewsNHS chief executive says final Clap for Carers to thank hospital staff | NHS 72nd anniversary The TelegraphWhat time is the NHS clap for carers tonight and why is there […]
- Villarreal v Barcelona: La Liga – live! - The Guardian July 5, 2020Villarreal v Barcelona: La Liga – live! The GuardianLIVE: Villarreal vs Barcelona - LaLiga score and updates as visitors try to close the gap at the top Daily MailVillarreal vs Barcelona LIVE SCORE: Suarez nets stunner as Barca dominate – stream, TV channel, La Liga l The SunVillarreal 1-3 Barcelona LIVE! Latest score, goal updates and LaLiga 2020 […]
- Kate dresses in NHS blue as she and William pay visit to Norfolk hospital - Daily Mail July 5, 2020Kate dresses in NHS blue as she and William pay visit to Norfolk hospital Daily MailKate Middleton and Prince William visit NHS hospital - best photos HELLO!Meghan Markle left Kate Middleton 'upset' with 'foot-stamping rant' at royal staff Daily StarKate Middleton and Prince William meet frontline workers as they celebrate NHS' 72nd birthday The SunKate Middleton and Prince William […]
- Ghislaine Maxwell to appear in court as fresh details of arrest emerge - The Guardian July 5, 2020Ghislaine Maxwell to appear in court as fresh details of arrest emerge The GuardianJeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Roberts Giuffre on Maxwell arrest BBC NewsFBI agents smashed down door to Ghislaine Maxwell's US bolthole and hauled her off in handcuffs Daily MailGhislaine Maxwell is no victim. But did she fear Epstein's rejection? The GuardianAlan Dershowitz says ‘I hope Epstein made […]
- Spanish beaches popular with Brit tourists forced to close as peak season fears grow - Mirror Online July 5, 2020Spanish beaches popular with Brit tourists forced to close as peak season fears grow Mirror OnlineSpain holidays latest: Costa del Sol beaches forced to SHUT after huge coronavirus spike Express.co.ukView Full coverage on Google News
- County lines gangs disguised drug couriers as key workers during coronavirus lockdown - The Guardian July 5, 2020County lines gangs disguised drug couriers as key workers during coronavirus lockdown The GuardianView Full coverage on Google News
- Super Saturday a 'disaster' for hospitality industry, but police hail largely quiet night - Sky News July 5, 2020Super Saturday a 'disaster' for hospitality industry, but police hail largely quiet night Sky NewsFirst night out: Large crowds out celebrating and dancing in London as pubs, bars reopen on July 4 The TelegraphCoronavirus: 'Crystal clear' drunk people will not socially distance BBC NewsThe scenes in London as crowds pack streets as pubs and bars reopen Manchester Evening NewsPubs, […]
- Hamilton: Safety car spoiled my F1 Austrian GP strategy gamble plan - Autosport July 5, 2020Hamilton: Safety car spoiled my F1 Austrian GP strategy gamble plan AutosportLewis Hamilton penalised for collision as Valtteri Bottas wins in Austrian GP BBC SportHamilton collision cost me chance to win, says Albon · RaceFans RaceFans‘I was silenced’: Hamilton reveals regret after being warned off past protests The GuardianAustrian Grand Prix: 14 drivers take a knee before season opener BBC […]
- How Kate Garraway's kids are keeping in touch with dad Derek as he comes out of coma - Mirror Online July 5, 2020How Kate Garraway's kids are keeping in touch with dad Derek as he comes out of coma Mirror OnlineKate Garraway's husband Derek Draper has WOKEN from his COVID-19 coma Daily MailKate Garraway reveals husband Derek Draper has opened his eyes but remains in intensive care HELLO!Kate Garraway says her husband Derek Draper has woken from his coma after […]