Kathy Long

Trump's jibes are wearing thin for many of Europe's leaders The ball is in the court of European leaders ahead of Thursday's emergency EU meeting in Brussels, writes Nick Beake.

Relief for European leaders this morning after Trump removed the threat of tariffs - but where does the Transatlantic relationship stand now? @Beaking_News on a huge day in global politics:

Trump's jibes are wearing thin for many of Europe's leaders www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

BBC, AFP, AP and Reuters launch film calling for Gaza access The film uses iconic news images to highlight the importance of independent journalism

Let journalists do their jobs, and let the world see the facts on the ground in Gaza.

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(In case you missed it over the summer) - Our investigation into a people-smuggling gang in France and the UK. One arrest made since, in Birmingham. None in #France.

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The US is at a dangerous crossroads after Charlie Kirk shooting This moment has parallels with other periods of discord in US history, but it is more complicated than simply repeating them.

Great analysis from @kattybkay.bsky.social on the role of social media in US social division

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Swiss glacier collapse: How the village of Blatten was wiped off the map - BBC News Nine million cubic metres of rock and ice came crashing down on Blatten after a landslide.

There are many more graphic tragedies taking place right now. But this is one. And a chilling sign of what may be to come. www.bbc.co.uk/news/resourc...

Rosenberg: What a new Stalin statue says about Russia's attempt to reshape history A brand new statue of the Soviet dictator Josef Stalin has been unveiled at a Metro station in Moscow.

Fascinating video from @BBCSteveR on Russia’s attempt to legitimise its present, by rewriting its past:

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I’ll probably never remember it, but it’s a frequently-required word!!