Catherine Field
@catherinefield.bsky.social
NZ/French journalist based in Paris covering Europe. Fmr Berlin & China correspondent The Observer. Previously BBC World Service & BBC Newsnight.
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Stephen Vines : Another Chinese spying trial is on the way. Will the UK government also try to scupper this one? By Stephen Vines.
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November 5, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Stephen Vines : Another Chinese spying trial is on the way. Will the UK government also try to scupper this one? By Stephen Vines.
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July 22, 2025 at 2:51 PM
May 31, 2025 at 9:25 PM
French President Emmanuel Macron tv address aimed at preparing nation for change in defence spending & security situation in Europe :
- Russia is pushing our limits;
- Europe needs to be 'ready' for US to 'not be at our side';
- Peace cannot come at any price;
- Nuclear deterrence protects us.
- Russia is pushing our limits;
- Europe needs to be 'ready' for US to 'not be at our side';
- Peace cannot come at any price;
- Nuclear deterrence protects us.
March 5, 2025 at 7:35 PM
French President Emmanuel Macron tv address aimed at preparing nation for change in defence spending & security situation in Europe :
- Russia is pushing our limits;
- Europe needs to be 'ready' for US to 'not be at our side';
- Peace cannot come at any price;
- Nuclear deterrence protects us.
- Russia is pushing our limits;
- Europe needs to be 'ready' for US to 'not be at our side';
- Peace cannot come at any price;
- Nuclear deterrence protects us.
Foreign Ministers of France, Germany, Poland, Italy, Spain & UK plus EU rep. issue joint statement vowing to protect Ukraine independence, sovereignty & territorial integrity.
Ministers call for lasting & just peace; demand a role in any peace negotiations.
Ministers call for lasting & just peace; demand a role in any peace negotiations.
February 12, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Foreign Ministers of France, Germany, Poland, Italy, Spain & UK plus EU rep. issue joint statement vowing to protect Ukraine independence, sovereignty & territorial integrity.
Ministers call for lasting & just peace; demand a role in any peace negotiations.
Ministers call for lasting & just peace; demand a role in any peace negotiations.
France’s interior minister raises security alert over Christmas period. Increase in army patrols around churches & festive markets across country.
December 25, 2024 at 1:42 PM
France’s interior minister raises security alert over Christmas period. Increase in army patrols around churches & festive markets across country.
#Avignon court finds 50 men guilty of rapes, attempted rapes & sexual assaults of Gisèle Pelicot.
Dominique Pelicot, who admitted drugging then-wife Gisèle for almost a decade & offering her to men for sex, is given 20-year prison term.
Dominique Pelicot, who admitted drugging then-wife Gisèle for almost a decade & offering her to men for sex, is given 20-year prison term.
December 19, 2024 at 10:29 AM
#Avignon court finds 50 men guilty of rapes, attempted rapes & sexual assaults of Gisèle Pelicot.
Dominique Pelicot, who admitted drugging then-wife Gisèle for almost a decade & offering her to men for sex, is given 20-year prison term.
Dominique Pelicot, who admitted drugging then-wife Gisèle for almost a decade & offering her to men for sex, is given 20-year prison term.
Avignon : verdicts & sentencing expected Thursday morning in mass rape trial involving Gisèle Pelicot’s husband & 50 men.
Dominique Pelicot pleaded guilty to habitually tranquillising his wife of 50 years & inviting dozens of strangers to rape her.
Pic Catherine Field
Dominique Pelicot pleaded guilty to habitually tranquillising his wife of 50 years & inviting dozens of strangers to rape her.
Pic Catherine Field
December 18, 2024 at 10:14 PM
Avignon : verdicts & sentencing expected Thursday morning in mass rape trial involving Gisèle Pelicot’s husband & 50 men.
Dominique Pelicot pleaded guilty to habitually tranquillising his wife of 50 years & inviting dozens of strangers to rape her.
Pic Catherine Field
Dominique Pelicot pleaded guilty to habitually tranquillising his wife of 50 years & inviting dozens of strangers to rape her.
Pic Catherine Field
Elysée announces new French Prime Minister :
François Bayrou
François Bayrou
December 13, 2024 at 11:45 AM
Elysée announces new French Prime Minister :
François Bayrou
François Bayrou
Ready & waiting for new French Prime Minister.
Expecting name of 4th Prime Minister this year to be divulged by Elysée communiqué Friday morning.
PM’s office ready with red carpet.
pic : @afp Anne RENAUT
Expecting name of 4th Prime Minister this year to be divulged by Elysée communiqué Friday morning.
PM’s office ready with red carpet.
pic : @afp Anne RENAUT
December 13, 2024 at 10:23 AM
Ready & waiting for new French Prime Minister.
Expecting name of 4th Prime Minister this year to be divulged by Elysée communiqué Friday morning.
PM’s office ready with red carpet.
pic : @afp Anne RENAUT
Expecting name of 4th Prime Minister this year to be divulged by Elysée communiqué Friday morning.
PM’s office ready with red carpet.
pic : @afp Anne RENAUT
Inside Notre-Dame de Paris : a tribute to the men & women who saved the cathedral from the fire & gave it new life.
The rooster was atop the spire which fell into the nave. It was found in the rubble, astonishingly intact.
The rooster was atop the spire which fell into the nave. It was found in the rubble, astonishingly intact.
December 8, 2024 at 1:58 PM
Inside Notre-Dame de Paris : a tribute to the men & women who saved the cathedral from the fire & gave it new life.
The rooster was atop the spire which fell into the nave. It was found in the rubble, astonishingly intact.
The rooster was atop the spire which fell into the nave. It was found in the rubble, astonishingly intact.
Extraordinary perspective of Notre Dame de Paris : a chance to finally understand what the original architects wanted - height, length & width.
Pix : Catherine Field
Pix : Catherine Field
December 8, 2024 at 1:52 PM
Extraordinary perspective of Notre Dame de Paris : a chance to finally understand what the original architects wanted - height, length & width.
Pix : Catherine Field
Pix : Catherine Field
Five years after the tragic fire of 15 April, 2019, Notre-Dame de Paris preparing to reopen its doors. Looking forward to a weekend of celebrations.
December 6, 2024 at 4:09 PM
Five years after the tragic fire of 15 April, 2019, Notre-Dame de Paris preparing to reopen its doors. Looking forward to a weekend of celebrations.
November 29, 2024 at 12:09 PM
Notre Dame de Paris : amazing views expected this morning as tv cameras allowed inside the cathedral during live coverage of French Presidents visit.
November 29, 2024 at 8:07 AM
Notre Dame de Paris : amazing views expected this morning as tv cameras allowed inside the cathedral during live coverage of French Presidents visit.