Charles Haviland
@cfhaviland.bsky.social
BBC international news journalist. Special interests Europe, South Asia, Middle East, but the whole world really; former correspondent in Asia (2002-2014)
At least 55 Palestinians been killed in overnight air strikes on #Gaza, according to the Civil Defence, as Israel’s new military offensive continues for a third day
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At least 55 Palestinians been killed in overnight air strikes on #Gaza, according to the Civil Defence, as Israel’s new military offensive continues for a third day
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February 28, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Andrew North (@northandrew@bsky.social) was a guide for me on my first reporting trip to #Afghanistan and I recommend his book, 'War & Peace & War', about ordinary #Afghans' lives and his own service there as a journalist -- out now in paperback (*order by Monday night👇*)
February 23, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Andrew North (@northandrew@bsky.social) was a guide for me on my first reporting trip to #Afghanistan and I recommend his book, 'War & Peace & War', about ordinary #Afghans' lives and his own service there as a journalist -- out now in paperback (*order by Monday night👇*)
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Astonishing. I felt panic for @bbcstever.bsky.social. It went on for 30mins. Lukashenko kept coming back to him, more and more annoyed.
"We don't shut anyone's mouth. Prison is for people who opened their mouth too wide ... You're asking me whatever you want. Don't overdo it, Steve!"
Chilling. ~AA
"We don't shut anyone's mouth. Prison is for people who opened their mouth too wide ... You're asking me whatever you want. Don't overdo it, Steve!"
Chilling. ~AA
January 28, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Astonishing. I felt panic for @bbcstever.bsky.social. It went on for 30mins. Lukashenko kept coming back to him, more and more annoyed.
"We don't shut anyone's mouth. Prison is for people who opened their mouth too wide ... You're asking me whatever you want. Don't overdo it, Steve!"
Chilling. ~AA
"We don't shut anyone's mouth. Prison is for people who opened their mouth too wide ... You're asking me whatever you want. Don't overdo it, Steve!"
Chilling. ~AA
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Khmeimim air base in Syria - aircraft still coming and going. Lots of people and cars at the terminal. Is there a Kabul-style evacuation of Russian citizens, dependents, & regime folks going on? (H/t @trbrtc ) Via @trbrtc.bsky.social
December 10, 2024 at 9:41 PM
Khmeimim air base in Syria - aircraft still coming and going. Lots of people and cars at the terminal. Is there a Kabul-style evacuation of Russian citizens, dependents, & regime folks going on? (H/t @trbrtc ) Via @trbrtc.bsky.social
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Uniforms of Syrian soldiers from the dictator Bashar al-Assad’s army, abandoned as they fled Damascus. A historic image marking the end of the dictator and his army.
December 8, 2024 at 3:11 AM
Uniforms of Syrian soldiers from the dictator Bashar al-Assad’s army, abandoned as they fled Damascus. A historic image marking the end of the dictator and his army.
New mass pro-#EU protests in Tbilisi, #Georgia, as Georgian Dream govt calls off talks to join the bloc
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Many thousands rally to oppose Georgian government after break with EU
The country was thrown into crisis when Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze's Georgian Dream party said it was halting EU accession talks.
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November 30, 2024 at 10:38 PM
New mass pro-#EU protests in Tbilisi, #Georgia, as Georgian Dream govt calls off talks to join the bloc
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Who are Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the rebels who've seized control of #Syria's Aleppo?
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Syria: Who are Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the rebels seizing control of Aleppo? - BBC News
The Islamist militant group HTS has a long and involved history in the Syrian conflict.
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November 30, 2024 at 10:32 PM
Who are Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the rebels who've seized control of #Syria's Aleppo?
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The joy of ‘winterrailing’: my off-season rail adventure in France, Germany and Switzerland
The joy of ‘winterrailing’: my off-season rail adventure in France, Germany and Switzerland
Golden landscapes, cosy cafes and crowd-free sightseeing are just some of the highlights of exploring central Europe by rail in the cooler months
You’ve got broadly two options when planning an off-season rail trip in Europe. Hop on a sleeper train and…
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November 30, 2024 at 7:10 AM
The joy of ‘winterrailing’: my off-season rail adventure in France, Germany and Switzerland
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #6,233,940!
November 3, 2024 at 2:12 AM
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #6,233,940!