Clare Richardson
@clarer.bsky.social
Anchor + correspondent, BBC News in Washington.
Third time’s the charm? Zelensky heads back to the White House today. Where things stand going into his meeting with Trump:
October 17, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Third time’s the charm? Zelensky heads back to the White House today. Where things stand going into his meeting with Trump:
Why didn’t Biden do more on Gaza? Former Israeli ambassador Rabinovich’s view: “Netanyahu excelled in the game of playing Republicans against Democrats and using support among Democrats and Christian fundamentalists in order to stand up to the Biden Administration.”
October 12, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Why didn’t Biden do more on Gaza? Former Israeli ambassador Rabinovich’s view: “Netanyahu excelled in the game of playing Republicans against Democrats and using support among Democrats and Christian fundamentalists in order to stand up to the Biden Administration.”
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October 8, 2025 at 11:40 PM
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Madagascar and Morocco are the latest countries making headlines as “Gen Z protests” sweep the globe. Dr. @misskstrong.bsky.social connects the dots on BBC News.
October 8, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Madagascar and Morocco are the latest countries making headlines as “Gen Z protests” sweep the globe. Dr. @misskstrong.bsky.social connects the dots on BBC News.
First reactions to Hamas’ “yes, but” response to Trump’s Gaza peace plan largely positive. Former Biden official Ambassador Barbara Leaf tells me it’s the first time she’s been optimistic in two years.
October 4, 2025 at 2:53 AM
First reactions to Hamas’ “yes, but” response to Trump’s Gaza peace plan largely positive. Former Biden official Ambassador Barbara Leaf tells me it’s the first time she’s been optimistic in two years.
International journalists must be allowed into Gaza. A joint call from the BBC, @afp.com, @reuters.com + @apnews.com:
September 25, 2025 at 2:23 PM
International journalists must be allowed into Gaza. A joint call from the BBC, @afp.com, @reuters.com + @apnews.com:
How could the US support NATO’s new operation ‘Eastern Sentry’? @jteurope.bsky.social sees aircraft, Patriot batteries, intelligence, logistics support as options.
September 13, 2025 at 3:51 PM
How could the US support NATO’s new operation ‘Eastern Sentry’? @jteurope.bsky.social sees aircraft, Patriot batteries, intelligence, logistics support as options.
With judges in Brazil issuing their verdicts on whether to convict Bolsonaro, I’m thinking of the crucial weeks ahead of the January 8 attacks in Brasília. My documentary from then offers an up-close look at Bolsonarismo:
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Lula's return - A Brazil divided | DW Documentary
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September 9, 2025 at 11:04 PM
With judges in Brazil issuing their verdicts on whether to convict Bolsonaro, I’m thinking of the crucial weeks ahead of the January 8 attacks in Brasília. My documentary from then offers an up-close look at Bolsonarismo:
youtu.be/8DSXkbPUF0g
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The next pandemic? “We are not as ready as we were,” says Dr. Debra Houry, who resigned in protest from the CDC last week. She warns less access to data and fewer ready responders mean the US has taken a step back after lessons learned from Covid.
September 4, 2025 at 5:53 PM
The next pandemic? “We are not as ready as we were,” says Dr. Debra Houry, who resigned in protest from the CDC last week. She warns less access to data and fewer ready responders mean the US has taken a step back after lessons learned from Covid.
With Russia’s massive overnight attack even hitting the center of Kyiv, what hope is left for a US-negotiated peace for Ukraine? Former Ukrainian foreign minister Vadym Prystaiko tells me the person with Trump’s ear is his wife, Melania.
August 29, 2025 at 12:59 AM
With Russia’s massive overnight attack even hitting the center of Kyiv, what hope is left for a US-negotiated peace for Ukraine? Former Ukrainian foreign minister Vadym Prystaiko tells me the person with Trump’s ear is his wife, Melania.
Former Minneapolis police chief Medaria Arradondo on what authorities will be looking at following the shooting at a Catholic school.
August 28, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Former Minneapolis police chief Medaria Arradondo on what authorities will be looking at following the shooting at a Catholic school.
Rather than voters picking politicians, politicians picking voters. With the redistricting arms race on, I spoke to @samwang.bsky.social for a big-picture view of gerrymandering.
August 22, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Rather than voters picking politicians, politicians picking voters. With the redistricting arms race on, I spoke to @samwang.bsky.social for a big-picture view of gerrymandering.
Full-circle moment for my rather British upbringing in the U.S. Delighted to be supporting the #BBCNews team in DC as a presenter and correspondent for the next 6 months. Should be a nice quiet posting…
August 14, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Full-circle moment for my rather British upbringing in the U.S. Delighted to be supporting the #BBCNews team in DC as a presenter and correspondent for the next 6 months. Should be a nice quiet posting…
“I don’t think anybody can call it a good deal” – former European Commissioner for Trade @ceciliamalmstrom.bsky.social tells me the EU-US agreement is a bunch of concessions from the European Union: youtu.be/ayKCG8SD9pw?...
Analyst: EU-US trade deal 'replaces' EU autonomy with 'vulnerability and an over-reliance on the US’
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July 29, 2025 at 7:54 AM
“I don’t think anybody can call it a good deal” – former European Commissioner for Trade @ceciliamalmstrom.bsky.social tells me the EU-US agreement is a bunch of concessions from the European Union: youtu.be/ayKCG8SD9pw?...
What does the whiplash from the United States’ back-and-forth on Ukraine policy mean for Kyiv? Diplomatic and military insights this week on To The Point: youtu.be/kTurmeDx3kM?...
Putin attacks, and Trump dithers: How long can Ukraine hold on? | To The Point
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July 11, 2025 at 3:13 PM
What does the whiplash from the United States’ back-and-forth on Ukraine policy mean for Kyiv? Diplomatic and military insights this week on To The Point: youtu.be/kTurmeDx3kM?...
How did the 90s rallying cry of "girl power!” help entrench neoliberal feminism in development strategies in East and Southern Africa and beyond? Can’t wait to read @bellowsblakely.bsky.social’s new book with @uchicagopress.bsky.social.
My book is out! Official publication date is May 6th, but hard copies are already shipping. Thanks to Abosede George and Lynn Thomas for graciously writing blurbs for the back cover. The acknowledgments section is four pages long for a reason! press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/bo...
July 8, 2025 at 7:42 AM
How did the 90s rallying cry of "girl power!” help entrench neoliberal feminism in development strategies in East and Southern Africa and beyond? Can’t wait to read @bellowsblakely.bsky.social’s new book with @uchicagopress.bsky.social.
Conflicting accounts of U.S. success in “obliterating” Iran’s nuclear program, and what credible assurances Tehran would need in negotiations. @jekavanagh.bsky.social @janelledumalaon.bsky.social @armscontrolwonk.bsky.social youtu.be/RIMV8v-1Gjw?...
Why the Pentagon's claim that US strikes 'obliterated' Iran’s nuclear sites is under fire | DW News
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June 27, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Conflicting accounts of U.S. success in “obliterating” Iran’s nuclear program, and what credible assurances Tehran would need in negotiations. @jekavanagh.bsky.social @janelledumalaon.bsky.social @armscontrolwonk.bsky.social youtu.be/RIMV8v-1Gjw?...
After Zelenskyy’s meeting with new chancellor in Berlin, a look at how far German gov is now willing to go in boosting Ukraine’s military capabilities. With Marina Miron @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social Gideon Rose @americanacademy.bsky.social @johnkampfner.bsky.social youtu.be/MMYK0tRHiW4?...
Zelenskyy in Berlin: How far will Merz go in backing Ukraine? | DW News
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May 29, 2025 at 12:26 PM
After Zelenskyy’s meeting with new chancellor in Berlin, a look at how far German gov is now willing to go in boosting Ukraine’s military capabilities. With Marina Miron @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social Gideon Rose @americanacademy.bsky.social @johnkampfner.bsky.social youtu.be/MMYK0tRHiW4?...
Merz has confirmed lifting of range restrictions on Western weapons sent to Ukraine – Kyiv now allowed to target military sites inside Russia. @nathalietocci.bsky.social on this major departure in German FP: youtu.be/Wi_68ethHPk?...
What's behind Germany's decision to lift range restrictions on arms to Ukraine? | DW News
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May 27, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Merz has confirmed lifting of range restrictions on Western weapons sent to Ukraine – Kyiv now allowed to target military sites inside Russia. @nathalietocci.bsky.social on this major departure in German FP: youtu.be/Wi_68ethHPk?...
Will India-Pakistan tensions boil over? @sushantsingh.bsky.social says conflict “looks likely.” Context on why previous checks on escalation might not hold: youtu.be/R7_Od4SADRU&...
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May 3, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Will India-Pakistan tensions boil over? @sushantsingh.bsky.social says conflict “looks likely.” Context on why previous checks on escalation might not hold: youtu.be/R7_Od4SADRU&...
How have the EU and China responded to Trump’s tariffs? @jackeparrock.bsky.social + @melissakchan.bsky.social report from Brussels and Taipei.
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What will happen to the world economy as Trump's global trade war escalates? | DW News
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April 10, 2025 at 8:56 AM
How have the EU and China responded to Trump’s tariffs? @jackeparrock.bsky.social + @melissakchan.bsky.social report from Brussels and Taipei.
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In Gaza, @unicef.org staffer shares details of “truly terrifying” night as Israel breaks ceasefire in place since January: youtu.be/AmFttwL62b8?...
Gaza health ministry reports over 400 killed in Israeli ceasefire-breaking attacks | DW News
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March 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
In Gaza, @unicef.org staffer shares details of “truly terrifying” night as Israel breaks ceasefire in place since January: youtu.be/AmFttwL62b8?...
Afghans who helped the US are in limbo amid Trump’s suspension of refugee resettlement program and Pakistan ramping up deportations. One family’s story: youtu.be/4drGRTEblG8?...
Afghans who helped US in limbo after Trump suspends refugee program | DW News
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March 17, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Afghans who helped the US are in limbo amid Trump’s suspension of refugee resettlement program and Pakistan ramping up deportations. One family’s story: youtu.be/4drGRTEblG8?...
With US military aid to Ukraine on hold, could Europe help fill the gap? Excellent look at capabilities and limitations with @general-ben.bsky.social @carlomasala1.bsky.social @spagung.bsky.social:
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US military aid to Ukraine on hold: How could Europe help fill the gap? | To the Point
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March 6, 2025 at 4:20 PM
With US military aid to Ukraine on hold, could Europe help fill the gap? Excellent look at capabilities and limitations with @general-ben.bsky.social @carlomasala1.bsky.social @spagung.bsky.social:
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What’s in Arab leaders’ alternative plan for the reconstruction of Gaza? Interview with @gawhary.bsky.social.
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Does the Arab nations' Gaza proposal have any chance of succeeding? | DW News
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March 5, 2025 at 6:46 PM
What’s in Arab leaders’ alternative plan for the reconstruction of Gaza? Interview with @gawhary.bsky.social.
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