Jill Lawless
@jilllawless.bsky.social
London-based journalist covering U.K. politics, culture and more for The Associated Press. Author of Wild East: Travels in the New Mongolia.
November 6, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Photo from 2017. Manchester again in my thoughts.
October 2, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Photo from 2017. Manchester again in my thoughts.
Dystopian, yes, but also a really fun book, sprinkled with asides on everything from poetry to snake surgery.
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Literary mystery meets dystopian future in Ian McEwan's 'What We Can Know'
Ian McEwan has released his 19th novel which is titled “What We Can Know.” The British author describes the book as “science fiction without the science.”
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September 22, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Dystopian, yes, but also a really fun book, sprinkled with asides on everything from poetry to snake surgery.
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apnews.com/article/ian-...
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A vintage rock 'n' roller who wrote both the rebel anthem "I Fought the Law" and the theme to "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," Sonny Curtis has died at 88.
Sonny Curtis, Crickets member who penned ‘Mary Tyler Moore Show’ theme, dies at 88
A vintage rock 'n' roller who wrote both the rebel anthem “I Fought the Law” and the theme to “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” Sonny Curtis has died at 88.
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September 20, 2025 at 4:23 PM
A vintage rock 'n' roller who wrote both the rebel anthem "I Fought the Law" and the theme to "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," Sonny Curtis has died at 88.
At last Canada’s culinary greatness is recognized by the British media.
September 6, 2025 at 5:14 PM
At last Canada’s culinary greatness is recognized by the British media.
After 26 years and more than 1,000 episodes. One of the great radio shows.
Melvyn Bragg has decided to stand down as host of In Our Time, the BBC says.
September 3, 2025 at 12:38 PM
After 26 years and more than 1,000 episodes. One of the great radio shows.
The rather impressive temporary Canadian House of Commons chamber — the old one is being restored and renewed. Will British parliamentarians ever do the same?
August 20, 2025 at 9:37 PM
The rather impressive temporary Canadian House of Commons chamber — the old one is being restored and renewed. Will British parliamentarians ever do the same?
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“Monster soup, commonly called Thames Water.” Timely cartoon from 1828 at @wellcomecollection.bsky.social
July 19, 2025 at 3:44 PM
“Monster soup, commonly called Thames Water.” Timely cartoon from 1828 at @wellcomecollection.bsky.social
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BBC Two is repeating Live Aid and there’s a disclaimer not to donate to the number onscreen given throughout the show.
Live Aid was on 40 years ago.
Live Aid was on 40 years ago.
July 12, 2025 at 6:03 PM
BBC Two is repeating Live Aid and there’s a disclaimer not to donate to the number onscreen given throughout the show.
Live Aid was on 40 years ago.
Live Aid was on 40 years ago.
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Guys, the final deadline for being shocked that Mamdani’s mom is Mira Nair is next Monday, June 30th, write it down
June 27, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Guys, the final deadline for being shocked that Mamdani’s mom is Mira Nair is next Monday, June 30th, write it down
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In honor of Brian Wilson's passing, here are the four categories of Beach Boys songs:
1. surfing is great, you should try it
2. I have a good vehicle
3. I reach beyond myself into the ineffable, and that's where I find you, my love
4. sloop john b
1. surfing is great, you should try it
2. I have a good vehicle
3. I reach beyond myself into the ineffable, and that's where I find you, my love
4. sloop john b
June 11, 2025 at 7:25 PM
In honor of Brian Wilson's passing, here are the four categories of Beach Boys songs:
1. surfing is great, you should try it
2. I have a good vehicle
3. I reach beyond myself into the ineffable, and that's where I find you, my love
4. sloop john b
1. surfing is great, you should try it
2. I have a good vehicle
3. I reach beyond myself into the ineffable, and that's where I find you, my love
4. sloop john b
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The Associated Press wins reinstatement to White House events after judge rules government can’t bar its journalists, citing the 1st Amendment.
AP wins reinstatement to White House events after judge rules government can’t bar its journalists
A federal judge has ordered the White House to restore The Associated Press’ full access to cover presidential events.
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April 8, 2025 at 9:22 PM
The Associated Press wins reinstatement to White House events after judge rules government can’t bar its journalists, citing the 1st Amendment.
AP wins reinstatement to White House events after judge rules government can’t bar its journalists
April 8, 2025 at 9:18 PM
AP wins reinstatement to White House events after judge rules government can’t bar its journalists
Finding the local angle: I saw a headline saying “Trump branded ‘America’s Liz Truss.’”
April 5, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Finding the local angle: I saw a headline saying “Trump branded ‘America’s Liz Truss.’”
A fascinating story to report. apnews.com/article/wres...
A church in England opens its doors to pro wrestling in a bid to attract converts
Sitting under stained glass windows around a wrestling ring, churchgoers roared as burly wresters body-slammed and threw one another to the floor.
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April 4, 2025 at 9:47 AM
A fascinating story to report. apnews.com/article/wres...
apnews.com/article/mi5-... Secrets, spy tools and a 110-year-old lemon are on show in an exhibition from Britain's MI5
Secrets, spy tools and a 110-year-old lemon are on show in an exhibition from Britain's MI5
A 110-year-old lemon that played a key role in espionage history is one of the star attractions of a London exhibition drawn from the files of British spy agency MI5.
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April 2, 2025 at 11:58 AM
apnews.com/article/mi5-... Secrets, spy tools and a 110-year-old lemon are on show in an exhibition from Britain's MI5
Storm clouds over the White House. I took this on Thursday.
March 1, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Storm clouds over the White House. I took this on Thursday.
Big week ahead.
apnews.com/article/star... The leaders of France and Britain head to Washington to urge Trump not to abandon Ukraine
apnews.com/article/star... The leaders of France and Britain head to Washington to urge Trump not to abandon Ukraine
The leaders of France and Britain head to Washington to urge Trump not to abandon Ukraine
The leaders of France and Britain are making tag-team visits to Washington this week. It's part of European efforts to persuade President Donald Trump not to abandon Ukraine in pursuit of a peace deal...
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February 23, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Big week ahead.
apnews.com/article/star... The leaders of France and Britain head to Washington to urge Trump not to abandon Ukraine
apnews.com/article/star... The leaders of France and Britain head to Washington to urge Trump not to abandon Ukraine
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I doubt the makers of the new Bridget Jones movie intended Mark Darcy to serve as poignant metaphor for the passing of rules-based international order and dissolution of world that those of us who came of age in 1990s took for granted, but it kind of works on that level.
February 16, 2025 at 1:10 PM
I doubt the makers of the new Bridget Jones movie intended Mark Darcy to serve as poignant metaphor for the passing of rules-based international order and dissolution of world that those of us who came of age in 1990s took for granted, but it kind of works on that level.
Britain navigates rough transatlantic waters as Trump roils the “special relationship.” apnews.com/article/trum...
Britain navigates rough transatlantic waters as Trump roils the 'special relationship'
Ever since Winston Churchill coined the phrase, politicians have extolled the “special relationship” between the United States and Britain.
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February 9, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Britain navigates rough transatlantic waters as Trump roils the “special relationship.” apnews.com/article/trum...
