Jessica Wilkins
@jessicafwilkins.bsky.social
Interview producer for @_BiggerThanFive. Former @bbcworldservice @TimesRadio and @AJE. News account, so plenty of alarms and plenty of surprises. My views etc.
This guy has a terrible track record with international tours.
Lionel Messi’s India tour starts in chaos as angry fans throw seats on to pitch
Lionel Messi’s India tour starts in chaos as angry fans throw seats on to pitch
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Argentinian makes 20-minute appearance in Kolkata
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Supporters climb fence and hurl objects from stands
Lionel Messi’s tour of India kicked off on a chaotic note on Saturday as fans ripped up seats and threw them on to the pitch after the Argentina and Inter Miami forward’s brief visit to the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, the ANI news agency reported.
Messi is in India as part of a tour during which he is scheduled to attend concerts, youth football clinics, a padel tournament and launch charitable initiatives at events in Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Delhi. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 13, 2025 at 9:08 AM
This guy has a terrible track record with international tours.
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Quite remarkable to see how many in Starmer's party are so trapped in a kind of Corbyn era PTSD that they can't grasp the kind of serious challenge the Greens represent rather than the 1980s flashback caricature of what Starmerites think the Left always will be.
December 8, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Quite remarkable to see how many in Starmer's party are so trapped in a kind of Corbyn era PTSD that they can't grasp the kind of serious challenge the Greens represent rather than the 1980s flashback caricature of what Starmerites think the Left always will be.
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🔴 Nigel Farage’s Reform is more reliant on super-rich backers than any major party in modern British political history
75% of *all* Reform donations *ever* have come from just three rich men
Is this what democracy looks like?
New on Democracy for Sale
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/75-of-refo...
75% of *all* Reform donations *ever* have come from just three rich men
Is this what democracy looks like?
New on Democracy for Sale
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/75-of-refo...
75% of Reform UK’s donations have come from just three rich men
Calls grow for donation caps as Democracy for Sale research reveals that three-quarters of Reform’s funding comes from a trio of wealthy donors
democracyforsale.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 10:55 AM
🔴 Nigel Farage’s Reform is more reliant on super-rich backers than any major party in modern British political history
75% of *all* Reform donations *ever* have come from just three rich men
Is this what democracy looks like?
New on Democracy for Sale
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/75-of-refo...
75% of *all* Reform donations *ever* have come from just three rich men
Is this what democracy looks like?
New on Democracy for Sale
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/75-of-refo...
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The fact that four hostile drones tried to hit Zelenskyy’s plane & it’s barely a blip in the news cycle should terrify everyone. We’ve been dragged so deep into the chaos era that an attempted strike on a world leader doesn’t even break through. When this becomes normal, the world is in real danger.
Christ on a cracker — these seemingly hostile drones only missed Zelensky’s plane because he was unexpectedly early www.thejournal.ie/drones-dubli...
Four unidentified military-style drones breached no-fly zone to target Zelenskyy's arrival in Dublin
Gardaí are investigating whether the drones took off from land in Dublin or from an undetected ship.
www.thejournal.ie
December 5, 2025 at 2:04 AM
The fact that four hostile drones tried to hit Zelenskyy’s plane & it’s barely a blip in the news cycle should terrify everyone. We’ve been dragged so deep into the chaos era that an attempted strike on a world leader doesn’t even break through. When this becomes normal, the world is in real danger.
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Fun conversation just now with one of my favourite journalists.
She: "Can we talk about the new Trump plan for forcing Ukraine to surrender?"
Me: "What makes you think this is a Trump plan and not a Russian info op that Western media have all fallen for?"
She: "Hold on. [clickey click] Ohhh..."
She: "Can we talk about the new Trump plan for forcing Ukraine to surrender?"
Me: "What makes you think this is a Trump plan and not a Russian info op that Western media have all fallen for?"
She: "Hold on. [clickey click] Ohhh..."
November 20, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Fun conversation just now with one of my favourite journalists.
She: "Can we talk about the new Trump plan for forcing Ukraine to surrender?"
Me: "What makes you think this is a Trump plan and not a Russian info op that Western media have all fallen for?"
She: "Hold on. [clickey click] Ohhh..."
She: "Can we talk about the new Trump plan for forcing Ukraine to surrender?"
Me: "What makes you think this is a Trump plan and not a Russian info op that Western media have all fallen for?"
She: "Hold on. [clickey click] Ohhh..."
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While your kids are asleep, remove their hamster from its cage, bend a gap in the bars, and hang a tiny rope ladder down.
November 8, 2025 at 3:58 PM
While your kids are asleep, remove their hamster from its cage, bend a gap in the bars, and hang a tiny rope ladder down.
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The projections still fall short of the 60% reduction in emissions needed to prevent global temperatures from rising by more than 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels.
UN Says Emissions Will Drop In The Next 10 Years But Not ‘Fast Enough’—Bill Gates Urges New Approach
The projections still fall short of the 60% reduction in emissions needed to prevent global temperatures from rising by more than 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels.
www.forbes.com
October 28, 2025 at 10:55 AM
The projections still fall short of the 60% reduction in emissions needed to prevent global temperatures from rising by more than 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels.
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Expect to see lots of badly photoshopped pictures of Farage grinning on the steps of No.10 the closer we get to an election
October 24, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Expect to see lots of badly photoshopped pictures of Farage grinning on the steps of No.10 the closer we get to an election
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A New York man who was convicted of charges related to the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack was arrested Sunday on a charge that he threatened to kill Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Pardoned Capitol rioter arrested on charge that he threatened to kill Hakeem Jeffries | CNN Politics
A New York man who was convicted of charges related to the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack was arrested Sunday on a charge that he threatened to kill Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
www.cnn.com
October 21, 2025 at 4:50 PM
A New York man who was convicted of charges related to the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack was arrested Sunday on a charge that he threatened to kill Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
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Calling English a 'rip-off degree' is one of the most blatant exhibitions of personal barbarism I've ever seen. You've demonstrated nothing but the poverty of your own mind.
October 8, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Calling English a 'rip-off degree' is one of the most blatant exhibitions of personal barbarism I've ever seen. You've demonstrated nothing but the poverty of your own mind.
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⚡️Russia fails to regain seat on UN aviation body amid EU opposition over Ukraine war, MH17 case.
Moscow immediately demanded a "repeat round of voting" after failing to garner the support needed to return to the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) 36-member council.
Moscow immediately demanded a "repeat round of voting" after failing to garner the support needed to return to the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) 36-member council.
Russia fails to regain seat on UN aviation body amid EU opposition over Ukraine war, MH17 case
Moscow immediately demanded a "repeat round of voting" after failing to garner the support needed to return to the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) 36-member council.
kyivindependent.com
September 27, 2025 at 9:06 PM
⚡️Russia fails to regain seat on UN aviation body amid EU opposition over Ukraine war, MH17 case.
Moscow immediately demanded a "repeat round of voting" after failing to garner the support needed to return to the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) 36-member council.
Moscow immediately demanded a "repeat round of voting" after failing to garner the support needed to return to the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) 36-member council.
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We used to help countries defend themselves against stuff like this. Under this administration, that help has been stopped.
www.cnn.com/2025/09/26/e...
www.cnn.com/2025/09/26/e...
Moldova warns Russia unleashing huge interference campaign to sway crucial election | CNN
As Moldova prepares for a crucial parliamentary election on Sunday, Russia is ramping up its efforts to interfere in the vote, officials say, in what they describe as a brazen attempt to halt the west...
www.cnn.com
September 26, 2025 at 12:52 PM
We used to help countries defend themselves against stuff like this. Under this administration, that help has been stopped.
www.cnn.com/2025/09/26/e...
www.cnn.com/2025/09/26/e...
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⚡️ Ukraine's 'revenge operation' in Russia's far east blows up troops accused of war crimes, intelligence source claims.
The operation struck the 47th Airborne Assault Battalion of the 155th Guards Marine Brigade stationed in Russia's Primorsky Krai, a HUR source told the Kyiv Independent.
The operation struck the 47th Airborne Assault Battalion of the 155th Guards Marine Brigade stationed in Russia's Primorsky Krai, a HUR source told the Kyiv Independent.
Ukraine's 'revenge operation' in Russia's far east blows up troops accused of war crimes, intelligence source claims
The operation struck the 47th Airborne Assault Battalion of the 155th Guards Marine Brigade stationed in Russia's Primorsky Krai, a HUR source told the Kyiv Independent.
kyivindependent.com
September 16, 2025 at 10:13 AM
⚡️ Ukraine's 'revenge operation' in Russia's far east blows up troops accused of war crimes, intelligence source claims.
The operation struck the 47th Airborne Assault Battalion of the 155th Guards Marine Brigade stationed in Russia's Primorsky Krai, a HUR source told the Kyiv Independent.
The operation struck the 47th Airborne Assault Battalion of the 155th Guards Marine Brigade stationed in Russia's Primorsky Krai, a HUR source told the Kyiv Independent.
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One of the greats has passed. Robert Redford was a celebrated actor, director, and someone who held a mirror up to America. His work will live on, but we Ordinary People will feel The Sting of his loss for years. Rest among the stars now, and when you see heaven, may a River Run Through It.
September 16, 2025 at 12:19 PM
One of the greats has passed. Robert Redford was a celebrated actor, director, and someone who held a mirror up to America. His work will live on, but we Ordinary People will feel The Sting of his loss for years. Rest among the stars now, and when you see heaven, may a River Run Through It.
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All hail VICTOR!!! He's a real-life hero whose selflessness & courage is an inspiration to us all.
Wishing you a complete & speedy recovery.
I salute you, sir! 🫡
Wishing you a complete & speedy recovery.
I salute you, sir! 🫡
September 15, 2025 at 8:15 PM
All hail VICTOR!!! He's a real-life hero whose selflessness & courage is an inspiration to us all.
Wishing you a complete & speedy recovery.
I salute you, sir! 🫡
Wishing you a complete & speedy recovery.
I salute you, sir! 🫡
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"If we exclude 2020, when the pandemic wreaked havoc on the economy, the first eight months of this year show the slowest job growth in the U.S. since 2009, when the economy was still hemorrhaging jobs from the Great Recession..."
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
U.S. job growth turns ugly over the summer as Trump’s economic agenda falters
As MSNBC’s Ali Velshi summarized, “Turns out firing the ref doesn’t change the score.”
www.msnbc.com
September 7, 2025 at 8:21 PM
"If we exclude 2020, when the pandemic wreaked havoc on the economy, the first eight months of this year show the slowest job growth in the U.S. since 2009, when the economy was still hemorrhaging jobs from the Great Recession..."
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
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Estonia considers restoring ailing bogs to protect against Putin
Estonia considers restoring ailing bogs to protect against Putin
Peatlands can help stop both Russian tanks and climate change.
www.politico.eu
August 29, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Estonia considers restoring ailing bogs to protect against Putin
It really is!
August 22, 2025 at 9:19 AM
It really is!
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Nursery bill just dipped beneath £1,000 a month for the first time in five years making it merely "excruciating" rather than "teeth removal without anaesthetic". And all it took was Jeremy Hunt making wild unfunded pre-election promises that Labour was forced to keep.
August 20, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Nursery bill just dipped beneath £1,000 a month for the first time in five years making it merely "excruciating" rather than "teeth removal without anaesthetic". And all it took was Jeremy Hunt making wild unfunded pre-election promises that Labour was forced to keep.
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The normalisation of racist hate and the fearmongering about "foreign paedophiles" by the mainstream media and politicians has allowed Tommy Robinson and his moronic followers to set the agenda...
So now a doting grandad is too terrified to leave his home
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
So now a doting grandad is too terrified to leave his home
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
Family in fear after Tommy Robinson shares video of black man with white granddaughters
Exclusive: Olajuwon Ayeni racially abused and falsely labelled a paedophile as far right weaponises clip of family in park
www.theguardian.com
August 20, 2025 at 7:51 AM
The normalisation of racist hate and the fearmongering about "foreign paedophiles" by the mainstream media and politicians has allowed Tommy Robinson and his moronic followers to set the agenda...
So now a doting grandad is too terrified to leave his home
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
So now a doting grandad is too terrified to leave his home
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
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📋 Green MP Siân Berry has shared a list of all her official meetings with lobbyists and has urged all other MPs to do the same to protect transparency
Green Party MP Shares List Of All Her Meetings And Urges Colleagues To Do The Same
Exclusive: Green MP and former party leader Siân Berry has shared a list of all her official meetings with lobbyists and has urged all other MPs to...
www.politicshome.com
August 8, 2025 at 7:14 AM
📋 Green MP Siân Berry has shared a list of all her official meetings with lobbyists and has urged all other MPs to do the same to protect transparency
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New YouGov polling. A monumental failure of our political class to educate, a monumental failure of our media to report fairly, for a generation
August 5, 2025 at 6:27 AM
New YouGov polling. A monumental failure of our political class to educate, a monumental failure of our media to report fairly, for a generation
My parents took me to see this when I was 12. I think if they knew how scary it really was, they would have done it.
I’m a big horror fan but nothing has terrified me quite like this play. A true testament to the power of theatre.
I’m a big horror fan but nothing has terrified me quite like this play. A true testament to the power of theatre.
‘I’ve seen tough, rugby-playing men cowering’: how we made theatre horror The Woman in Black
‘I’ve seen tough, rugby-playing men cowering’: how we made theatre horror The Woman in Black
‘It’s rare to really frighten a theatre audience. So it surprised us when people said, “I didn’t sleep for three nights after seeing your show”’
www.theguardian.com
August 4, 2025 at 2:55 PM
My parents took me to see this when I was 12. I think if they knew how scary it really was, they would have done it.
I’m a big horror fan but nothing has terrified me quite like this play. A true testament to the power of theatre.
I’m a big horror fan but nothing has terrified me quite like this play. A true testament to the power of theatre.
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I will never not understand how a minority of people have decided that wind farms - significantly prettier than pylons, coal power plants, nuclear power plants, and almost certainly fusion power plants - are ugly. In terms of energy generation, what else are you hoping for that is better?
On holiday, I notice that there are wind turbines on the shore of Lake Garda, which very much makes me think that residents with a view of some incredibly mid Cotswold or other can put a sock in it.
July 28, 2025 at 9:30 AM
I will never not understand how a minority of people have decided that wind farms - significantly prettier than pylons, coal power plants, nuclear power plants, and almost certainly fusion power plants - are ugly. In terms of energy generation, what else are you hoping for that is better?