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The Independent Journalists Risking Their Freedom to Keep Reporting From Russia

Jul 1, 2022

My q to President Erdogan: The Nato charter sets out a commitment to safeguard freedom, democracy and the rule of law. Turkey was the world’s worst jailer of journalists. More than 1600 human rights lawyers jailed. You suppress opposition to your rule. Does Turkey belong in Nato?

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appeared in a Moscow courtroom last month,

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was one of the few independent reporters there. “Hang in there,” he told Evan. I spoke to him about how he himself hangs in there amid a deepening crackdown on his profession

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Even before the arrest of Evan Gershkovich, journalism was dangerous. The few independent Russian reporters still in the country speak about their work and the risks they face.

Vast clouds of black smoke billow over #Moscow after a fire at a construction site in the city's Ochakovo region. ● The capital has been ravaged by arson recently amid fears that Moscow is returning to 1990's banditry.

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Evacuations from the front line around Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant have prompted safety warnings from the UN nuclear watchdog, as a string of recent strikes escalate predictions of a looming spring counteroffensive ➡️ u.afp.com/iL2H

“Forget the biscuits, get the biryani on.” Watching the #Coronation with the Akhtar family. Proud of their British/Pakistani/ Kashmiri heritage, they’re all celebrating today. Well, almost all; the teenagers (like many today I’m sure) are asking how long they have to watch for!

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If you enjoyed the fabulous musicianship at the coronation, please remember: we won't get this in future if we keep garrotting music in schools. Education is about everything that enriches human life, not just expanding GDP.

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Flying alongside as the lead #chinook for #coronation #flypast is the beautifully painted ZD984 she’s been in service for 42 years and served across all #RAF Chinook squadrons. She was painted with the union flag for the 40th anniversary of Chinooks in service in UK

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Ukraine Says It Shot Down Russia’s Most Sophisticated Missile for First Time

Here come the Chinooks #flypast

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Russia's cancelation of Victory Day parades stems from fears of Ukraine attacks and public protests, says UK Ministry of Defence. theguardian.com/world/live/202

Ukraine Says It Shot Down Russia’s Most Sophisticated Missile for First Time. *U.S.-made Patriot system was used to shoot down a hypersonic Kinzhal missile.

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The Air Force said it intercepted the missile with a newly delivered U.S.-made Patriot air-defense battery, the first time Kyiv has said it used the advanced weapon.

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New legislation involving tougher sentencing for people disrupting major events was fast-tracked ahead of the Coronation: standard.co.uk/news/politics/

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Republican protesters being arrested and their placards confiscated ahead of the coronation.

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The invitation list: From heads of state to refugees, who's going to the King's coronation?

More than 100 heads of state in London for #Coronation. Debates over the monarchy aside, one can’t argue it gives the UK a powerful soft power flex - most countries never get events of this scale, even hosting Olympics (30 heads of state at Beijing ‘22)

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From Ant and Dec to the Prince and Princess of Monaco, some 2,200 people will be at Westminster Abbey to watch as Charles III is crowned.

Paddington they’re wearing bearskins

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Remember to be kind and polite today.

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“And then, Prime Minister for a very brief period…Liz Truss”

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The most British thing you will see all day… 🇬🇧🌧️🌂

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And then, suddenly, the rain came!

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Watching the #Coronation but can't help it but this clip keeps popping into my mind 🤣 Ahhh Johnny English was a phenomenal film 🤣👏🏾

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May this country continue to never, ever disappoint me:

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during our arrival at #WestminsterAbbey. The fabric, kain tapis bears the motif of Jung Sahat, symbolizing dignity and is used in important ceremonies in Lampung. It takes 3.5 months to make w/ natural coloring.

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Honored to join the historic #Coronation of King Charles III today (6/5), such an opportunity of a lifetime. As a mark of respect, Sari & I both wear #Lampung traditional garb, in matching colors with the King’s golden robes. #inidiplomasi #rintiskemajuan

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The moment that King Charles III was crowned bbc.in/3nDCy0g

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We at #MI6 are proud Crown Servants. We congratulate Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla on their #Coronation and pledge our allegiance to the Sovereign as we continue our clandestine service for King and Country.

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If Prince Louis is anything like my father when he was an altar server, he’s disappeared to go and unscrew the liturgical bells and put confetti in the organ pipes

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NATO warships converge on Scotland for missile defence

“God save the King” 👑 Edinburgh crowds in Princes Street Gardens react to the crowning of King Charles #Coronation

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Nice to see they brought two spare Camillas just incase

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… suatu kehormatan utk hadiri Pemahkotaan Sri Baginda Raja Charles III — Representing President Jokowi, it is an honour to attend the Coronation of HM King Charles III #inidiplomasi #indonesianway

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Scotland is set to host a major NATO exercise, Exercise Formidable Shield, beginning on Monday with ten nations participating in the missile defence test.

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Scotland is set to host a major NATO exercise, Exercise Formidable Shield, beginning on Monday with ten nations participating in the missile defence test.

It cannot be understated how historic it is for a practising Hindu to be giving a reading at a #Coronation. An extraordinary moment.

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Yorkshire couple with a strong accent (natch) behind me in the park during the PM’s #Coronation reading “Go on Risheh”

Worth remembering who some of the guests at the coronation will be, and that this symbolises a tacit acceptance of their record. In this case, the kingdom of Bahrain is accused of jailing and torturing rights activists – currently including Abdulhadi al-Khawaja and many others.

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This Bahraini torture survivor has a message for King Charles: don’t toast with my torturers at your Coronation today.

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Met Gala outfits < Penny Mordaunt’s outfit

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New legislation involving tougher sentencing for people disrupting major events was fast-tracked ahead of the Coronation: standard.co.uk/news/politics/

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The Cambridges look incredible

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