Catherine Wilson
@cwilson-journalist.bsky.social
Based in Australia, I am a journalist and correspondent reporting on current affairs, global and humanitarian issues, politics and international development, with a focus on the Pacific and Europe, for the international media. Website: catherine-wilson.com
Stupidity comes in many forms. Maria Machado in Venezuela. Gifting the Nobel Prize to Trump is the biggest kickback by the Right in that part of the world, which she represents, in the hope of being given power by the new U.S. Imperial administration. Pure bribery!
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Venezuelan opposition leader says she presented her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump
María Corina Machado called her meeting with the president ‘excellent.’
www.politico.com
January 17, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Stupidity comes in many forms. Maria Machado in Venezuela. Gifting the Nobel Prize to Trump is the biggest kickback by the Right in that part of the world, which she represents, in the hope of being given power by the new U.S. Imperial administration. Pure bribery!
www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
Today the EU and notions of European identity are facing enormous challenges from war, Russian aggression and democratic backsliding. As EC President, Ursula von der Leyen, states: 'Make no mistake...this is a fight for our future.' #europeanunion #reneweurope
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Europe is grappling with its identity as well as Russian aggression
War and democratic backsliding are threatening core EU tenets, with a fight for its future on the cards.
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January 13, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Today the EU and notions of European identity are facing enormous challenges from war, Russian aggression and democratic backsliding. As EC President, Ursula von der Leyen, states: 'Make no mistake...this is a fight for our future.' #europeanunion #reneweurope
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The Putin Factor...
Ongoing Russia-Ukraine peace efforts must still engage with the tangled web of the Russian leader’s rhetoric, actions and geopolitical ambitions.
#ukrainepeace #russia
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Ongoing Russia-Ukraine peace efforts must still engage with the tangled web of the Russian leader’s rhetoric, actions and geopolitical ambitions.
#ukrainepeace #russia
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Russia-Ukraine peace and the Putin factor
Ukraine peace talks may be “95% done”, but Europe knows the final barrier isn’t borders — it’s Vladimir Putin.
independentaustralia.net
January 8, 2026 at 7:59 AM
The Putin Factor...
Ongoing Russia-Ukraine peace efforts must still engage with the tangled web of the Russian leader’s rhetoric, actions and geopolitical ambitions.
#ukrainepeace #russia
independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...
Ongoing Russia-Ukraine peace efforts must still engage with the tangled web of the Russian leader’s rhetoric, actions and geopolitical ambitions.
#ukrainepeace #russia
independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...
If you think western European capitals do Christmas decorations, then you need to visit Bucharest in Romania! This photo was taken in the beautiful Eastern European capital in December last year....
#romania #christmas #central-easterneurope #photography
#romania #christmas #central-easterneurope #photography
December 18, 2025 at 3:27 AM
If you think western European capitals do Christmas decorations, then you need to visit Bucharest in Romania! This photo was taken in the beautiful Eastern European capital in December last year....
#romania #christmas #central-easterneurope #photography
#romania #christmas #central-easterneurope #photography
In the wake of Trump's demeaning treatment (again) of a female journalist, when a Bloomberg reporter was labelled ‘piggy’, this Freudian analysis of his ‘Politics of the Potty’ might go some way to explaining his anti-civilizational reputation!
#trump
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#trump
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The politics of the potty
Trump’s defecating fighter jet is an emblem of a man in revolt against civilisation
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 11:24 PM
In the wake of Trump's demeaning treatment (again) of a female journalist, when a Bloomberg reporter was labelled ‘piggy’, this Freudian analysis of his ‘Politics of the Potty’ might go some way to explaining his anti-civilizational reputation!
#trump
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#trump
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There is no ambiguity now!
The Ukraine peace proposal is a spectacular showcase of the U.S. and Trump's weak leadership and impotency in the face of Putin's autocracy.
Just as the Gaza ceasefire deal was the work of European and Arab states behind the scenes.
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The Ukraine peace proposal is a spectacular showcase of the U.S. and Trump's weak leadership and impotency in the face of Putin's autocracy.
Just as the Gaza ceasefire deal was the work of European and Arab states behind the scenes.
kyivindependent.com/state-secret...
Rubio facing scrutiny after telling US senators that 28-point plan is a Russian proposal passed along to Ukraine
The U.S. bipartisan Senate delegation attending the Halifax International Security Forum had received a phone call from Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
In it, Rubio was quite frank.
According to Rep...
kyivindependent.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:32 PM
There is no ambiguity now!
The Ukraine peace proposal is a spectacular showcase of the U.S. and Trump's weak leadership and impotency in the face of Putin's autocracy.
Just as the Gaza ceasefire deal was the work of European and Arab states behind the scenes.
kyivindependent.com/state-secret...
The Ukraine peace proposal is a spectacular showcase of the U.S. and Trump's weak leadership and impotency in the face of Putin's autocracy.
Just as the Gaza ceasefire deal was the work of European and Arab states behind the scenes.
kyivindependent.com/state-secret...
One of the most beautiful statues I have seen during my journalist travels. The graceful rendering of 'The Harpist' located near the National Theatre in Skopje, North Macedonia...!
#sculpture #sculptureart #northmacedonia #europeandeu
#sculpture #sculptureart #northmacedonia #europeandeu
October 12, 2025 at 12:07 PM
One of the most beautiful statues I have seen during my journalist travels. The graceful rendering of 'The Harpist' located near the National Theatre in Skopje, North Macedonia...!
#sculpture #sculptureart #northmacedonia #europeandeu
#sculpture #sculptureart #northmacedonia #europeandeu
From Britain and Europe to Australia and the Pacific Islands, unexploded bombs dating back to the Second World War are still being discovered. And in developing countries they still take lives and hinder national development...
#pacific #secondworldwarhistory
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#pacific #secondworldwarhistory
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World War II Era Weapons Still Threatening Lives and Development in the Solomon Islands
The military forces of WW2 left a massive legacy of unexploded ordnance still scattered across the Solomon Islands.
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October 12, 2025 at 11:55 AM
From Britain and Europe to Australia and the Pacific Islands, unexploded bombs dating back to the Second World War are still being discovered. And in developing countries they still take lives and hinder national development...
#pacific #secondworldwarhistory
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#pacific #secondworldwarhistory
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International Day of Disaster Risk Reduction is a reminder of the extreme disasters affecting every region of the world. And the central role of the media to inform the public, get out life-saving messages and support recovery...
#disasters #naturaldisasters #media
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#disasters #naturaldisasters #media
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Media in the face of disasters
The growing need for institutional preparedness and response strategies
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October 12, 2025 at 11:21 AM
International Day of Disaster Risk Reduction is a reminder of the extreme disasters affecting every region of the world. And the central role of the media to inform the public, get out life-saving messages and support recovery...
#disasters #naturaldisasters #media
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#disasters #naturaldisasters #media
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This Sunday the EU, Ukraine and Russia will be closely watching the parliamentary election being held in Moldova, one of immense significance to Ukraine and Europe's resilience against Russian aggression.
#moldova #central-easterneurope #ukraine #europeandeu
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#moldova #central-easterneurope #ukraine #europeandeu
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Why Moldova’s election results matter for Europe’s war with Russia
Vladimir Putin has his eyes on a tiny landlocked country that could prove critical in his campaign against Ukraine.
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September 26, 2025 at 12:03 PM
This Sunday the EU, Ukraine and Russia will be closely watching the parliamentary election being held in Moldova, one of immense significance to Ukraine and Europe's resilience against Russian aggression.
#moldova #central-easterneurope #ukraine #europeandeu
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#moldova #central-easterneurope #ukraine #europeandeu
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Budapest, one of Europe's most mesmerising cities on the Danube River, shrouded in mist and looking enigmatic and otherworldly in January this year...
#photography #budapest #traveleurope
#central-easterneurope
#photography #budapest #traveleurope
#central-easterneurope
September 19, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Budapest, one of Europe's most mesmerising cities on the Danube River, shrouded in mist and looking enigmatic and otherworldly in January this year...
#photography #budapest #traveleurope
#central-easterneurope
#photography #budapest #traveleurope
#central-easterneurope
International partners, including the U.S., Canada and China, have been ousted from this week's Pacific Island leaders' summit in the Solomon Islands. It's an opportunity for the Trump team to rethink the impacts of its policies and actions on the region..
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Not wanted: US, China barred from major Pacific Island summit
Regional leaders are tired of the geopolitical jousting and great power squeeze on their governments and militaries
responsiblestatecraft.org
September 11, 2025 at 5:25 AM
International partners, including the U.S., Canada and China, have been ousted from this week's Pacific Island leaders' summit in the Solomon Islands. It's an opportunity for the Trump team to rethink the impacts of its policies and actions on the region..
responsiblestatecraft.org/pacific-isla...
responsiblestatecraft.org/pacific-isla...
It is eighty years since the end of World War II, but, in some far-flung remote countries, leftover ageing weapons and ordnance are still taking a tragic human toll.....
#southpacific #secondworldwarhistory #ww2history #history
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#southpacific #secondworldwarhistory #ww2history #history
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Deadly threat of unexploded bombs in the Pacific persists 80 years on
Eighty years after WWII, Solomon Islanders face the ongoing threat of death and injury from hidden, unexploded bombs.
independentaustralia.net
September 7, 2025 at 12:43 PM
It is eighty years since the end of World War II, but, in some far-flung remote countries, leftover ageing weapons and ordnance are still taking a tragic human toll.....
#southpacific #secondworldwarhistory #ww2history #history
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#southpacific #secondworldwarhistory #ww2history #history
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Social media is a great place to find fellow fighters for democracy, but nothing will change unless you act in the real world and employ your democratic rights effectively. Witness Ukraine and Romania.
#romania #democracy #europeandeu #central-easterneurope
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#romania #democracy #europeandeu #central-easterneurope
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How Romania defied Putin’s interference to choose democracy over division
Nicuşor Dan’s decisive win over a nationalist challenger could mark a broader European trend away from extremist gains.
www.lowyinstitute.org
August 22, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Social media is a great place to find fellow fighters for democracy, but nothing will change unless you act in the real world and employ your democratic rights effectively. Witness Ukraine and Romania.
#romania #democracy #europeandeu #central-easterneurope
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#romania #democracy #europeandeu #central-easterneurope
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The Parliament looms from a white winter sky in Bucharest, Romania, during my visit in November last year, the same month the country's Presidential Election was cancelled following Russian interference. In the May election rerun, democracy won!
#photography #fightingfordemocracy #savedemocracy
#photography #fightingfordemocracy #savedemocracy
August 22, 2025 at 6:03 AM
The Parliament looms from a white winter sky in Bucharest, Romania, during my visit in November last year, the same month the country's Presidential Election was cancelled following Russian interference. In the May election rerun, democracy won!
#photography #fightingfordemocracy #savedemocracy
#photography #fightingfordemocracy #savedemocracy
Child protection, and ensuring lifelong human rights, begins with birth registration...
#humanrights #humanrightsnews #SDGs #southpacific #africa
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#humanrights #humanrightsnews #SDGs #southpacific #africa
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Regaining Progress on Birth Registration Is Critical to Child Protection
Registering the birth of a newborn, taken for granted in many countries, has lifelong repercussions for a child’s health, protection, and well-being.
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August 20, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Child protection, and ensuring lifelong human rights, begins with birth registration...
#humanrights #humanrightsnews #SDGs #southpacific #africa
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#humanrights #humanrightsnews #SDGs #southpacific #africa
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Fiji is underlining its commitment to strengthening democracy and human rights with a new Truth and Reconciliation Commission giving citizens a platform to discuss the impacts of four coups in 38 years. #SouthPacific #Pacific #Goodgovernance #politics #democracy
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Fiji’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission Aims To Restore Trust and Peace After Decades of Political Crises
For 38 years Fiji has endured a political rollercoaster with four armed coups that overturned democratically elected governments.
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August 20, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Fiji is underlining its commitment to strengthening democracy and human rights with a new Truth and Reconciliation Commission giving citizens a platform to discuss the impacts of four coups in 38 years. #SouthPacific #Pacific #Goodgovernance #politics #democracy
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Russia's invasion in 2022 and evasion of a ceasefire isn't just about Ukraine: Putin is playing a long game.
www.crikey.com.au/2025/04/03/u...
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The peace deal: For Russia, it's not just about Ukraine
Invading Ukraine, stirring internal divisions, provoking regime change and trying to discredit democratic governance in countries across Europe. It's all part of Russia’s geopolitical long game.
www.crikey.com.au
August 19, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Russia's invasion in 2022 and evasion of a ceasefire isn't just about Ukraine: Putin is playing a long game.
www.crikey.com.au/2025/04/03/u...
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