Joshua Kirby
@joshualeokirby.bsky.social
Journalist with Dow Jones and the WSJ. Barcelona-based, previously in Paris, Jakarta
barcelonians against the genocide
October 4, 2025 at 2:47 PM
barcelonians against the genocide
the Thames bank looking sexy
August 12, 2025 at 8:40 AM
the Thames bank looking sexy
Reposted by Joshua Kirby
Luca de Meo reinvigorated Renault after the carmaker faced severe financial difficulties. Will his unconventional move to Gucci's parent company produce a similar turnaround?
From Wheels to Heels: Veteran Car CEO Gets Mission to Revive Gucci Owner
Renault boss Luca de Meo is preparing for an unconventional move to Kering, whose other brands include Saint Laurent and Balenciaga.
on.wsj.com
July 1, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Luca de Meo reinvigorated Renault after the carmaker faced severe financial difficulties. Will his unconventional move to Gucci's parent company produce a similar turnaround?
a few days in the French pyrenees
May 30, 2025 at 7:24 AM
a few days in the French pyrenees
flooded quarry on Bodmin moor
May 20, 2025 at 6:07 AM
flooded quarry on Bodmin moor
eat your heart out, Canfranc
May 16, 2025 at 1:48 PM
eat your heart out, Canfranc
in the street at Palamós
May 6, 2025 at 8:40 AM
in the street at Palamós
on the camí de ronda
April 30, 2025 at 10:15 AM
on the camí de ronda
springtime in the foothills of the pyrenees
April 13, 2025 at 10:18 AM
springtime in the foothills of the pyrenees
Sánchez: As long as I remain PM, extra defence spending will never come at the cost of cuts to welfare www.eldiario.es/6_b99bf7?utm...
Última hora sobre la comparecencia de Sánchez en el Congreso, en directo
El presidente del Gobierno, Pedro Sánchez, comparece este miércoles en el Congreso en busca de apoyos para aprobar un mayor gasto en defensa. Sánchez se enfrenta a un debate en el que se esperan críti...
www.eldiario.es
March 26, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Sánchez: As long as I remain PM, extra defence spending will never come at the cost of cuts to welfare www.eldiario.es/6_b99bf7?utm...
only just clocked the homeric pun in this
March 1, 2025 at 5:12 PM
only just clocked the homeric pun in this
Very recommendable film from mohammad rasoulof 👇
February 4, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Very recommendable film from mohammad rasoulof 👇
The Spanish economy is rising above the gloom clouding much of Europe. The secret? Tourism and migration. Our story:
www.wsj.com/world/europe...
www.wsj.com/world/europe...
Tourists and Migrants: The Winning Combination Helping This European Economy Keep Pace With America
Spain’s economy grew last year at a pace that likely outstripped its European peers and even the U.S, driven by tourists and immigrants.
www.wsj.com
January 29, 2025 at 8:41 AM
The Spanish economy is rising above the gloom clouding much of Europe. The secret? Tourism and migration. Our story:
www.wsj.com/world/europe...
www.wsj.com/world/europe...
Reposted by Joshua Kirby
In the sprawling, developing nation of 280 million people, Prabowo Subianto’s campaign promise to provide free lunches to almost 90 million school children and pregnant women won him many fans across Indonesia www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
Indonesian president Prabowo’s first 100 days marked by u-turns, missteps … and sky-high popularity
Prabowo appears at ease on the global stage and enjoys a high approval rating at home but analysts point to a lack of direction on foreign policy
www.theguardian.com
January 29, 2025 at 7:40 AM
In the sprawling, developing nation of 280 million people, Prabowo Subianto’s campaign promise to provide free lunches to almost 90 million school children and pregnant women won him many fans across Indonesia www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
Reposted by Joshua Kirby
Spain's far-right Vox party rejects climate action, but has gained support after the Valencia floods that were worsened by climate change
“There is a visceral component to citizens’ analysis of things. It is not entirely rational," the transport minister tells the FT
www.ft.com/content/5599...
“There is a visceral component to citizens’ analysis of things. It is not entirely rational," the transport minister tells the FT
www.ft.com/content/5599...
Spain warns far right is exploiting anger over climate disasters
Nationalist Vox party has seized on ‘visceral’ public reaction to mishandling of floods, says transport minister
www.ft.com
January 27, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Spain's far-right Vox party rejects climate action, but has gained support after the Valencia floods that were worsened by climate change
“There is a visceral component to citizens’ analysis of things. It is not entirely rational," the transport minister tells the FT
www.ft.com/content/5599...
“There is a visceral component to citizens’ analysis of things. It is not entirely rational," the transport minister tells the FT
www.ft.com/content/5599...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Pouring one out for Lynch and listening back to this, where he speaks very movingly about his relationship with Angelo badalamenti, scorer of Twin Peaks and much else
Pouring one out for Lynch and listening back to this, where he speaks very movingly about his relationship with Angelo badalamenti, scorer of Twin Peaks and much else
BBC Radio 3 - Sound of Cinema, David Lynch
Matthew Sweet talks to iconic film director David Lynch.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 17, 2025 at 7:41 AM
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Pouring one out for Lynch and listening back to this, where he speaks very movingly about his relationship with Angelo badalamenti, scorer of Twin Peaks and much else
Pouring one out for Lynch and listening back to this, where he speaks very movingly about his relationship with Angelo badalamenti, scorer of Twin Peaks and much else
Barcelona from the parc del Guinardó
December 1, 2024 at 10:24 AM
Barcelona from the parc del Guinardó