Laura Phillips
@lauraphillips.bsky.social
Campaigner to support the BBC, (not a BBC employee).It’s affected by savage UK govt cuts: c40% 2010-2024. BBC costs <48 pence/around 62 US cents a day per UK household. It’s a national public service broadcaster, respected worldwide for accurate reporting.
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My statement supported by 26 EU Member States on the aftermath of the U.S. intervention in Venezuela ↓
January 4, 2026 at 7:49 PM
My statement supported by 26 EU Member States on the aftermath of the U.S. intervention in Venezuela ↓
@ianbremmer.com: ‘president trump is not joking about greenland (as he was with the canada 51st state commentary).
lots of people in the administration working on what a “deal” for greenland would look like.
the europeans need to take this very seriously.’
[A “deal”? Or an offer it can’t refuse?]
lots of people in the administration working on what a “deal” for greenland would look like.
the europeans need to take this very seriously.’
[A “deal”? Or an offer it can’t refuse?]
January 4, 2026 at 10:47 PM
@ianbremmer.com: ‘president trump is not joking about greenland (as he was with the canada 51st state commentary).
lots of people in the administration working on what a “deal” for greenland would look like.
the europeans need to take this very seriously.’
[A “deal”? Or an offer it can’t refuse?]
lots of people in the administration working on what a “deal” for greenland would look like.
the europeans need to take this very seriously.’
[A “deal”? Or an offer it can’t refuse?]
Michael McFaul, US Ambassador to Russia 2012-14: ‘Because Denmark is trusted, democratic ally, we can deploy all the soldiers we need in Greenland without annexing the territory.’ 1/
January 4, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Michael McFaul, US Ambassador to Russia 2012-14: ‘Because Denmark is trusted, democratic ally, we can deploy all the soldiers we need in Greenland without annexing the territory.’ 1/
BBC’s International Editor Jeremy Bowen: ‘"If the United States asserts the right to use military force to invade and capture foreign leaders it accuses of criminal conduct, what prevents China from claiming the same authority over Taiwan's leadership?”’ 1/
Trump's Maduro raid could set precedent for authoritarian powers across globe
Trump seems to believe he makes the rules and others cannot have the same privileges.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 4, 2026 at 9:06 PM
BBC’s International Editor Jeremy Bowen: ‘"If the United States asserts the right to use military force to invade and capture foreign leaders it accuses of criminal conduct, what prevents China from claiming the same authority over Taiwan's leadership?”’ 1/
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#BBCNews - Danish PM tells Trump to stop 'threats' against Greenland
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Mette Frederiksen said "it makes absolutely no sense to talk about the need for the US to take over Greenland", adding: "The US has no right to annex any of the three nations in the Danish kingdom".
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Mette Frederiksen said "it makes absolutely no sense to talk about the need for the US to take over Greenland", adding: "The US has no right to annex any of the three nations in the Danish kingdom".
Danish PM tells Trump to stop 'threats' against Greenland
Mette Frederiksen said the
www.bbc.co.uk
January 4, 2026 at 8:43 PM
#BBCNews - Danish PM tells Trump to stop 'threats' against Greenland
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Mette Frederiksen said "it makes absolutely no sense to talk about the need for the US to take over Greenland", adding: "The US has no right to annex any of the three nations in the Danish kingdom".
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Mette Frederiksen said "it makes absolutely no sense to talk about the need for the US to take over Greenland", adding: "The US has no right to annex any of the three nations in the Danish kingdom".
@orlajoelsen.bsky.social: ‘Statement from the Prime Minister of Denmark 🇩🇰:
“I must say this very clearly to the United States: 1/
“I must say this very clearly to the United States: 1/
January 4, 2026 at 8:38 PM
@orlajoelsen.bsky.social: ‘Statement from the Prime Minister of Denmark 🇩🇰:
“I must say this very clearly to the United States: 1/
“I must say this very clearly to the United States: 1/
Alexandra Epps: Winter Landscape by Harald Moltke, 1919
January 4, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Alexandra Epps: Winter Landscape by Harald Moltke, 1919
Dear new followers, thank you+welcome. You will see that as well as posting #BBC news, programme info, #publicservicebroadcasting issues, politics, cultural items etc I post paintings. This is because often the news is very dismal+I enjoy sharing human creativity+beautiful things. I hope you enjoy!
January 4, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Dear new followers, thank you+welcome. You will see that as well as posting #BBC news, programme info, #publicservicebroadcasting issues, politics, cultural items etc I post paintings. This is because often the news is very dismal+I enjoy sharing human creativity+beautiful things. I hope you enjoy!
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Someone was asking where the Latin American specialists are on this site ⬇️
Looking to understand the long history behind the US attack on Venezuela? Here are a few introductory-level reading recommendations from a professor and historian of US-Latin American Relations: (1/5)
🗃️ #history
1. Kyle Longley's "In the Eagle's Shadow: The United States and Latin America"
🗃️ #history
1. Kyle Longley's "In the Eagle's Shadow: The United States and Latin America"
January 4, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Someone was asking where the Latin American specialists are on this site ⬇️
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Anne Frank stepsister and Auschwitz survivor Eva Schloss dies aged 96
Anne Frank stepsister and Auschwitz survivor Eva Schloss dies aged 96
King Charles leads tributes to Holocaust education campaigner, who he met in 2022, saying he and Camilla ‘admired her deeply’
King Charles has paid tribute to Anne Frank’s stepsister, Eva Schloss, who has died at the age of 96.
The king, who danced with Schloss while visiting a Jewish community centre in north London in 2022, said he and Queen Camilla had “admired her deeply” and he was “privileged and proud” to have known her. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 4, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Anne Frank stepsister and Auschwitz survivor Eva Schloss dies aged 96
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THREAD: Viral misinformation on US capture of Nicolas Maduro - 4 January
This video, shared by Alex Jones and others, falsely claims to show millions of Venezuelans in Caracas celebrating Maduro's capture.
In fact, it shows anti-Maduro protests in July 2024 over a highly disputed election.
This video, shared by Alex Jones and others, falsely claims to show millions of Venezuelans in Caracas celebrating Maduro's capture.
In fact, it shows anti-Maduro protests in July 2024 over a highly disputed election.
January 4, 2026 at 7:29 PM
THREAD: Viral misinformation on US capture of Nicolas Maduro - 4 January
This video, shared by Alex Jones and others, falsely claims to show millions of Venezuelans in Caracas celebrating Maduro's capture.
In fact, it shows anti-Maduro protests in July 2024 over a highly disputed election.
This video, shared by Alex Jones and others, falsely claims to show millions of Venezuelans in Caracas celebrating Maduro's capture.
In fact, it shows anti-Maduro protests in July 2024 over a highly disputed election.
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Those of us who grew up in 1970s Britain didn’t have mobile phones or computer games. But we did have fantastic children’s TV programmes. Like Rentaghost. Here’s my tribute to a wonderful BBC show that was born 50 years ago. #Rentaghost
Rentaghost theme - piano solo
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
youtu.be
January 4, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Those of us who grew up in 1970s Britain didn’t have mobile phones or computer games. But we did have fantastic children’s TV programmes. Like Rentaghost. Here’s my tribute to a wonderful BBC show that was born 50 years ago. #Rentaghost
‘ #Venezuela may not be the last country subject to American intervention. “We do need #Greenland, absolutely,” he [ #Trump] said, describing the island—a part of Denmark, a NATO ally—as “surrounded by Russian and Chinese ships.”’
Trump Threatens Venezuela’s New Leader With a Fate Worse Than Maduro’s
The president told The Atlantic that Delcy Rodríguez needs to comply with U.S. wishes—or else.
www.theatlantic.com
January 4, 2026 at 6:23 PM
‘ #Venezuela may not be the last country subject to American intervention. “We do need #Greenland, absolutely,” he [ #Trump] said, describing the island—a part of Denmark, a NATO ally—as “surrounded by Russian and Chinese ships.”’
Via @orlajoelsen.bsky.social: ‘Statement by the Premier of #Greenland, Jens Frederik Nielsen:
January 4, 2026’ 1/
January 4, 2026’ 1/
January 4, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Via @orlajoelsen.bsky.social: ‘Statement by the Premier of #Greenland, Jens Frederik Nielsen:
January 4, 2026’ 1/
January 4, 2026’ 1/
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Many Venezuelans may be delighted to see back of Maduro, but still resent US plan to take over their country and exploit its assets. Resistance will grow and chaos ensue if US fails to draw back, or create stable space for the democratic opposition/Venezuelan people to determine their own future.
January 4, 2026 at 8:53 AM
Many Venezuelans may be delighted to see back of Maduro, but still resent US plan to take over their country and exploit its assets. Resistance will grow and chaos ensue if US fails to draw back, or create stable space for the democratic opposition/Venezuelan people to determine their own future.
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As I've long argued, the Greenland risk is underpriced
A possible US intervention in Greenland is the biggest source of risk to the transatlantic alliance and intra-NATO and intra-EU cohesion, arguably far greater than those presented by
Russia's invasion of Ukraine
A possible US intervention in Greenland is the biggest source of risk to the transatlantic alliance and intra-NATO and intra-EU cohesion, arguably far greater than those presented by
Russia's invasion of Ukraine
January 4, 2026 at 4:04 PM
As I've long argued, the Greenland risk is underpriced
A possible US intervention in Greenland is the biggest source of risk to the transatlantic alliance and intra-NATO and intra-EU cohesion, arguably far greater than those presented by
Russia's invasion of Ukraine
A possible US intervention in Greenland is the biggest source of risk to the transatlantic alliance and intra-NATO and intra-EU cohesion, arguably far greater than those presented by
Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Someone who is a true representation of heroism.
Man who died after Withernsea sea rescue named
Man who died after Withernsea sea rescue named
Mark Ratcliffe's family say he was "so cruelly taken trying to save others".
www.bbc.com
January 4, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Someone who is a true representation of heroism.
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A very long and important THREAD -
The real reason the US is invading Venezuela goes back to a deal Henry Kissinger made with Saudi Arabia in 1974.
And I'm going to explain why this is actually about the SURVIVAL of the US dollar itself.
Not drugs. Not terrorism. Not "democracy." 1/
The real reason the US is invading Venezuela goes back to a deal Henry Kissinger made with Saudi Arabia in 1974.
And I'm going to explain why this is actually about the SURVIVAL of the US dollar itself.
Not drugs. Not terrorism. Not "democracy." 1/
January 4, 2026 at 9:40 AM
A very long and important THREAD -
The real reason the US is invading Venezuela goes back to a deal Henry Kissinger made with Saudi Arabia in 1974.
And I'm going to explain why this is actually about the SURVIVAL of the US dollar itself.
Not drugs. Not terrorism. Not "democracy." 1/
The real reason the US is invading Venezuela goes back to a deal Henry Kissinger made with Saudi Arabia in 1974.
And I'm going to explain why this is actually about the SURVIVAL of the US dollar itself.
Not drugs. Not terrorism. Not "democracy." 1/
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The head of a leading British far-right group spoke at a summit of European extreme nationalist groups convened in Russia by an influential oligarch linked to Vladimir Putin, it can be revealed. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Leading UK far-right activist spoke at Russian extreme nationalist event
Exclusive: Patriotic Alternative’s Mark Collett addressed forum along with ideologue described as ‘Putin’s brain’
www.theguardian.com
January 4, 2026 at 2:07 PM
The head of a leading British far-right group spoke at a summit of European extreme nationalist groups convened in Russia by an influential oligarch linked to Vladimir Putin, it can be revealed. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
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OTOH nothing substantial is likely to happen so long as Reform lead the polls, as why would EU negotiate a new deal when the next British govt looks certain to tear it up?
January 4, 2026 at 12:30 PM
OTOH nothing substantial is likely to happen so long as Reform lead the polls, as why would EU negotiate a new deal when the next British govt looks certain to tear it up?
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The red line blurring commences. Given growing Brexit scepticism in the public at large, and particularly on the left bloc, expect this to continue
UK should seek ‘closer alignment’ with EU single market, Starmer says ft.trib.al/ZRwzfBP
UK should seek ‘closer alignment’ with EU single market, Starmer says
Prime minister vows he will stay in Number 10 even as Labour party sinks in opinion polls
ft.trib.al
January 4, 2026 at 12:24 PM
The red line blurring commences. Given growing Brexit scepticism in the public at large, and particularly on the left bloc, expect this to continue
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The president wants to put Venezuela’s viscous crude into play. The problem is the world doesn’t have much appetite for more oil - argues the Wall St Journal.
www.wsj.com/business/ene...
www.wsj.com/business/ene...
Trump Wants to Unlock Venezuela’s Oil Reserves. A Huge Challenge Awaits.
The president wants to put Venezuela’s viscous crude into play. The problem is the world doesn’t have much appetite for more oil.
www.wsj.com
January 4, 2026 at 12:11 PM
The president wants to put Venezuela’s viscous crude into play. The problem is the world doesn’t have much appetite for more oil - argues the Wall St Journal.
www.wsj.com/business/ene...
www.wsj.com/business/ene...
Here’s full interview of #KeirStarmer by Laura Kuenssberg. Most interesting IMO,is his clear steer that we will be aligning more closely with the EU+the single market.
[Pls don’t shout at me. I don’t work for the #BBC. I don’t choose its employees+I think it’s important to hear this to be informed]
[Pls don’t shout at me. I don’t work for the #BBC. I don’t choose its employees+I think it’s important to hear this to be informed]
Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg - Interview with the Prime Minister
Laura speak to prime minister Keir Starmer in the first of a series of New Year interviews with party leaders.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 4, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Here’s full interview of #KeirStarmer by Laura Kuenssberg. Most interesting IMO,is his clear steer that we will be aligning more closely with the EU+the single market.
[Pls don’t shout at me. I don’t work for the #BBC. I don’t choose its employees+I think it’s important to hear this to be informed]
[Pls don’t shout at me. I don’t work for the #BBC. I don’t choose its employees+I think it’s important to hear this to be informed]
Please don’t miss this. Simply the best.
Wild London review – honestly, telly does not get any better than this
Wild London review – honestly, telly does not get any better than this
Mischievous and glorious, David Attenborough brings his lifelong sense of wonder to the city’s wildlife, from foxes to peregrine falcons, in this exquisite and endlessly moving special
www.theguardian.com
January 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Please don’t miss this. Simply the best.