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Kriszta Satori
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BBC cog; Russia, FSU, E.Europe, Syria opp watcher. Views own, some humour 🤨 migrant, chatty. Oversharing news. Masto: @fulelo@journa.host prior X @fulelo
Work: #TheGlobalJigsaw http://tinyurl.com/4t2vh3e2
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#BBCNews - US launches strikes against Islamic State in Nigeria
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If you are puzzled, here is #TheGlobalJigsaw on the 10th anniversary of ISIS and their pivot:
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w...
US launches 'powerful strikes' against Islamic State in Nigeria, says Trump
The US president accuses the group of killing Christians, as Nigeria’s foreign minister tells the BBC the strikes were a
www.bbc.co.uk
December 26, 2025 at 9:55 AM
A little present from the boss lady (although not #Caturday yet) and #TheGlobalJigsaw team if you fancy a pod today: a deep dive into Persian poetry and politics
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You won't regret it 😉
Have a great festive season if you celebrate 🎉 😼
December 25, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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Trump: We track Santa. We want to make sure that Santa is being good. We want to make sure that he's not infiltrated, that we're not infiltrating into our country a bad Santa. Santa loves Oklahoma like I do. You know, Oklahoma was very good to me in the election
December 24, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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NEW: The Italian Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI) reported on Dec. 24 that unspecified sources in Tehran told ISPI that Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei authorized the development of miniaturized nuclear warheads for ballistic missiles.

Read more: isw.pub/IranUpdate12...
December 24, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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Professor Frank McDonough: Air Raid wardens putting up #Christmas decorations in an air-raid shelter below a London cinema (1940). 📷 Fred Morley
December 24, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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I want to see a cat up for contempt of court.
Bedwas cat poo row goes to high court after neighbours kick up a stink
Cats from a home in Caerphilly county allegedly kept pooing in a neighbour's garden, the court hears.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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READ THIS: Still probably the best #ChristmasEve tradition I’ve heard. Iceland definitely does Christmas well — my Reykjavik clients had funny comments about this! Are you planning to curl up with a great new book on cities this #Christmas? Share your pick with us using hashtag #UrbanismBookClub!
December 24, 2025 at 5:25 AM
A bit more on the outlook of the Russian economy and what 'Made in Russia' actually means, from #TheGlobalJigsaw:
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w...
December 24, 2025 at 1:19 PM
#BBCNews - Zelensky moves towards demilitarised zones in latest peace plan for Ukraine
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#UkraineWar
Latest peace plan offers possible Ukrainian withdrawal from east, Zelensky says
On the key question of Ukraine's eastern Donbas, Zelensky says a
www.bbc.co.uk
December 24, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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Italy Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni: “2025 has been tough for all of us, but don’t worry, next year will be much worse.”
December 24, 2025 at 9:28 AM
#BBCNews - UN experts urge Iran to stop execution of woman activist Zahra Tabari
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At least 51 other people are known to be facing the death penalty in Iran after being convicted for 'armed rebellion, as well as "enmity against God", "corruption on Earth" and espionage'
UN experts urge Iran to stop execution of woman activist
Zahra Tabari, 67, was sentenced to death after a trial that lasted less than 10 minutes, her family says.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 24, 2025 at 9:41 AM
#BBCNews - US denies visas to ex-EU commissioner and others over social media rules
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Thierry Breton, the former top tech regulator at the European Commission, suggested that a "witch hunt" was taking place.
US denies visas to ex-EU commissioner and others over social media rules
Thierry Breton, the former top tech regulator at the European Commission, says a
www.bbc.co.uk
December 24, 2025 at 8:48 AM
#BBCNews - Andrew and Epstein is the story that will not go away
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Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein is the story that will not go away
There are more questions for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in the latest documents from the Epstein files.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 24, 2025 at 8:42 AM
#BBCNews - How the new order of the Murdoch dynasty is playing out
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How the new order of the Murdoch dynasty is playing out
Family feuds and strategic change are redefining who holds power inside the Murdoch empire.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 24, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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We analysed 73,000 articles and found the UK media is divorcing ‘climate change’ from net zero

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We analysed 73,000 articles and found the UK media is divorcing ‘climate change’ from net zero
Articles on net zero used to always explain the scientific background. But not anymore.
theconversation.com
December 24, 2025 at 6:39 AM
V NYTimes
19 States Sue to Block White House Plan to End Gender-Related Care for Minors

The coalition of states seeks to stop a Trump administration effort to cut off federal funding to hospitals that provide such care.

www.nytimes.com/2025/12/23/u...
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19 States Sue to Block White House Plan to End Gender-Related Care for Minors
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December 24, 2025 at 6:48 AM
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Many have also left the church because we would not make LBGT+ folk welcome
December 23, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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NEW: The United States announced its largest-ever arms sale to Taiwan, which will significantly aid Taiwanese efforts to implement an asymmetric defense strategy. The sale includes key precision munitions and unmanned systems.

Read the full December 23 China & Taiwan Update: isw.pub/ChinaTaiwanU...
December 23, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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An essential in preparing for #Christmas?! A gift from the #BBC! Hope you all enjoy a happy holiday.

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss ideas about the best aspects of #civility (and the worst) from the Renaissance to today as explored by Hobbes, Williams, Locke and Rawls.
BBC Radio 4 - In Our Time, Civility: talking with those who disagree with you
On the value of keeping conversations going with opponents, from the Reformation onwards
www.bbc.co.uk
December 23, 2025 at 8:28 PM
#BBCNews - 'This is our future,' climate adviser warns as 2025 to break heat records
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2025 likely to be UK's hottest year on record, says Met Office
The Met Office says that 2025 is likely to be the UK's hottest year since records began.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 23, 2025 at 9:58 PM
#BBCNews - Israel extends order allowing closure of foreign broadcasters
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Here is a look from #TheGlobalJigsaw on Netanyahu's media squeeze a few months ago:
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w...
Israel extends order allowing closure of foreign broadcasters
A bill passed by parliament expands temporary powers introduced during the Gaza war to shutter outlets seen as a security threat.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 23, 2025 at 9:56 PM
#BBCNews - US economy grows at fastest pace in two years
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US economy grows at fastest pace in two years
Strong consumer spending helps the US economy grow at a faster rate than expected.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 23, 2025 at 9:51 PM
#BBCNews - Trump travelled on Epstein's plane more than previously thought, prosecutor says
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Donald Trump travelled on Epstein's plane more than previously thought, prosecutor says
The US president has long denied any wrongdoing in relation to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 23, 2025 at 9:48 PM