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
- Democrats race to finalize Biden spending package ahead of Cop26 climate summit – live - The Guardian October 27, 2021Democrats race to finalize Biden spending package ahead of Cop26 climate summit – live The GuardianMany progressives grudgingly accepting smaller economic bill The IndependentDemocrats propose billionaires tax to pay for Biden spending package Financial TimesIs Biden’s entire agenda about to shrink into nothingness? The GuardianOpinion | The billionaire tax is complicated. Tesla shows how. The Washington PostView Full coverage on […]
- SpaceX aims to fix leaky toilets before astronauts blast off at weekend - The Guardian October 27, 2021SpaceX aims to fix leaky toilets before astronauts blast off at weekend The GuardianSpaceX needs to tame toilet trouble before weekend launch The IndependentSpaceX given green light to launch Crew-3 mission to ISS, Crew-2's return date set - NASASpaceFlight.com NASASpaceflight.comMusk humiliated as SpaceX's tourist flight toilet breaks and sprays contents everywhere Daily ExpressSpaceX: Halloween mission to the International Space […]
- Murderer grins and laughs as he gets life for brutal killing of lawyer in his home - Liverpool Echo October 27, 2021Murderer grins and laughs as he gets life for brutal killing of lawyer in his home Liverpool EchoNorwich cat torturer jailed for murdering retired lawyer Norwich Evening NewsMan who murdered lawyer planned to carry on killing, court hears Evening StandardView Full coverage on Google News
- Budget 2021: Rishi Sunak sets out ‘moral’ mission to limit state and cut taxes - Financial Times October 27, 2021Budget 2021: Rishi Sunak sets out ‘moral’ mission to limit state and cut taxes Financial TimesBudget 2021: Sunak promises new post-Covid economy BBC NewsBudget 2021: Chancellor Rishi Sunak says inflation likely to rise further Evening StandardRishi Sunak’s autumn budget 2021 – the panel verdict The GuardianRishi Sunak’s high-spending 2021 autumn budget had Boris Johnson’s name stamped all over it iNewsView […]
- Cumbria flood warnings in place as heavy rain forecast - BBC News October 27, 2021Cumbria flood warnings in place as heavy rain forecast BBC NewsLethal flood risk from 3pm today as Met Office warns of deluge Daily MailUK weather: Three days of heavy rain to lash Britain before snow and -10C freeze The MirrorMet Office issues updated weather warning as torrential rain set to hit most of Wales Wales OnlineMet office warns of […]
- Criminal charges 'on the table' in Alec Baldwin shooting, prosecutor says - Telegraph.co.uk October 27, 2021Criminal charges 'on the table' in Alec Baldwin shooting, prosecutor says Telegraph.co.ukRust: Assistant director had previously been sacked over gun safety BBC NewsAlec Baldwin film shooting: Photo emerges of Halyna Hutchins on set before fatal accident Sky NewsCriminal charges possible in Alec Baldwin shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, claims prosecutor The ScotsmanAlec Baldwin’s daughter hits back at right-wing […]
- LIVE: Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney arrive in Wrexham - North Wales Live October 27, 2021LIVE: Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney arrive in Wrexham North Wales LiveHollywood co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney attend first Wrexham game BBC SportFrom Hollywood to Maidenhead: Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds attend first Wrexham game MARCA.comNaga Munchetty defends coverage of Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds attending Wrexham AFC match LeaderLiveWrexham owners Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney finally […]
- US begins legal appeal to get Julian Assange extradited - BBC News October 27, 2021US begins legal appeal to get Julian Assange extradited BBC NewsJulian Assange: US begins High Court bid to overturn ban on extraditing WikiLeaks founder Sky NewsJulian Assange extradition battle: US government says Wikileaks activist is well enough for trial Evening StandardUS set to appeal UK refusal to extradite WikiLeaks’ Assange The IndependentJulian Assange: what to expect from the extradition […]
- T20 World Cup: England thrash Bangladesh for second win in Super 12s - BBC Sport October 27, 2021T20 World Cup: England thrash Bangladesh for second win in Super 12s BBC SportEngland beat Bangladesh by eight wickets: T20 World Cup – as it happened The GuardianEoin Morgan still carries scars of past England humblings by Bangladesh The TimesButtler expects England to maintain momentum in Bangladesh clash DAWN.comJason Roy’s 61 helps speed England past Bangladesh at T20 World […]
- Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas shares 'concerning' health update after viewers spotted 'lump' - Sky News October 27, 2021Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas shares 'concerning' health update after viewers spotted 'lump' Sky NewsStrictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas thanks viewers for 'lump' alert BBC NewsShirley Ballas Thanks Strictly Viewers Who Spotted Lump Under Her Arm, As Docs Discover ‘Concerning’ Symptoms Yahoo News UKStrictly's Shirley Ballas shares 'concerning' health update as co-stars send love Manchester Evening NewsShirley […]