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Matt Wells
@MatthewWells
Executive Editor, EMEA, Digital. London with remnants of New York.
LondonBorn August 14Joined March 2009

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Full quote: “I’m certainly willing to have them (Palestinians) have all the powers that they need to govern themselves. But none of the powers that could threaten (us), and this means that Israel should have the overriding security responsibility.”
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The regime’s hasn’t allowed us to report from inside #Iran but that hasn’t stopped reporting on the brutal tactics unleashed to crush the growing dissent.The protests may have subsided,but this is far from over.Our report w@tamaraqiblawi &
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Liquified mud!! The end times are nigh
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⚠️🌧️ Video from #Addlestone - this is what’s causing the disruption to @SW_Help customers on the route via Chertsey. It’s liquified mud that’s flowed onto the live rail and turning to steam. Once the mud has stopped flowing we will work on getting it cleared.
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Russia has traditionally seen winter as something it can exploit in war. Europe's mild winter has robbed Putin of a major trump card he held: gas Europe must use this short window to get ready for next winter, or risk handing that card back to Moscow
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So happy for you, Monica. A great appointment. You'll ace it!
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Some personal news! I've been promoted to Senior Editor in London. I'll oversee CNN's digital platforms, leading a badass team and commissioning stories. Women who look like me, or speak softly, don't often get into these roles. I'm grateful for being seen, heard and trusted 🥰
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RideLondon - one of Britain's biggest cycling events - has accepted a sponsorship deal from... checks notes... one of the world's biggest car manufacturers
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🚨 Big News! @forduk has become the title partner and official electric vehicle supplier of RideLondon! Read more about the partnership here: bit.ly/FordRideLondon #RideLondon #WeRide
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A hair-raising visit to Snake Island by and a CNN team results in this terrific piece, which includes an interview with a Ukrainian officer who helped plan the mission to retake the outcrop from Russia. He goes by the callsign "Shakespeare"
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To everyone’s surprise, Tower Hamlets refused planning permission for China’s new mega embassy in London. Sets up a tricky dilemma for the UK government. edition.cnn.com/2022/12/02/uk/
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The tussle over China's proposed new mega-embassy in London takes a new turn: Residents want the King to intervene. Top scoop by @NdosSantosCNN cnn.com/2022/11/30/uk/
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Yesterday I revealed how this group of Londoners had appealed to the King to stop China’s new UK embassy, after their repeated pleas to the govt fell on deaf ears. Tonight the the local council unanimously rejected the proposals, citing among concerns the security of residents.
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My scoop on how London residents, living on land owned by China, & next door to Beijing’s new embassy, have written to King Charles, asking him to intervene. “We appeal to your Majesty to do all you can to afford protection to us at this challenging time” edition.cnn.com/2022/11/30/uk/
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But the biggest thanks must go to our sources and survivors inside Iran who put their lives and their freedom on the line to help us tell this important story. A climate of fear in Iran means it’s incredibly tough to report these stories, and our gratitude goes to them.
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