Molly Blackall

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Great article in today’s i newspaper. Thank you.

Thanks very much for reading, and for your kind comments, Frank! All the best

Ben is a phenomenal reporter. Commissioning editors are in luck - he's now available for freelance work. Do reach out to him below if you're on the hunt for scoops 👇

How UK recognising Palestine helped win Arab support for Trump's Gaza deal The landmark decision helped pave the way for the Gaza ceasefire agreement secured last week - and win over President Trump, insiders said

A diplomatic spat broke out this week over a British minister's claims that the UK had played a key role in the Gaza peace deal.

So, did they?

I've been speaking to those close to negotiations to find out the part the UK played in securing a ceasefire in Gaza 👇

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The third nation with a big stake in Trump's Israel-Gaza peace talks Egypt has taken the lead for negotiations after Qatar withdrew. What does it stand to gain?

We've also been looking at why Egypt decided to take on such a tricky role, and what its chances of success are.

To bolster its own security, win over allies, because of ideology - or all of the above? Analysts weigh in 👇
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Five missing pieces in Trump's Gaza peace plan, according to experts Major sticking points between Israel and Hamas could easily derail negotiations this week, experts tell The i Paper

I've spent the last couple of days writing about the Gaza peace negotiations which are ongoing in Egypt between Israel and Hamas.

While progress has been made, including on the release of hostages + prisoners, there are plenty of chasmic gaps still left to be resolved..👇
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Trump pulls plug on UK research into air pollution and global warming Scientists decry President's 'vandalism' of climate science as they lose access to data and collaborators

Great reporting from our @luciemheath.bsky.social 👇

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Britain considered buying remote Arctic territory for £250m to counter Russian threat Former foreign minister Tobias Ellwood told The i Paper that he proposed buying land in the strategic Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard to Boris Johnson's government

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I’m a Ukrainian soldier. Trump’s peace deal puts us all at risk – including the UK The UK has donated some of its most intelligent weapons to Ukraine, which Russia is already learning how to defeat, Alik says

I spoke with a Ukrainian soldier on the frontlines about the ongoing ceasefire negotiations with Russia.

His message?

A Trump-brokered peace will only make things worse; for Ukraine, the US and the UK.

This is why 👇
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How it took Trump only 100 days to make the world a more volatile place Donald Trump promised to be the ‘candidate of peace’ – but analysts say he has made some situations worse

Donald Trump promised to be the ‘candidate of peace’ – but analysts say he has made some situations worse

🔍 Analysis by @mollyblackall.bsky.social

War drills and themed evenings: Inside the UK's major military operation Thousands of British troops will spend 220 days away from their families, as they carry out military exercises in the Indo-Pacific

The crew will be away from their families for 220 days, leaving at Easter to return for Christmas.

How did they spend their final weekends at home, and what will daily life be like on board?

I chatted with some young troops 👇
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Vance insulted the UK forces. But a joint operation could save their relationship The UK's Armed Forces are setting off on an eight-month deployment with the US, after JD Vance insulted the UK's military and Trump threatened to leave Nato

Some insiders questioned whether focusing on China was the best use of resource amid defence cuts, land war in Europe and Russian aggression.

But Commodore Blackmore, leading the op, argues Indo-Pacific is inherently linked to Europe, and the UK must reassure its allies
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Vance insulted the UK forces. But a joint operation could save their relationship The UK's Armed Forces are setting off on an eight-month deployment with the US, after JD Vance insulted the UK's military and Trump threatened to leave Nato

The deployment comes at a critical moment in US-UK relations, which have strained recently over Ukraine, trade - and some, erm, pointed comments from JD Vance.

Can this joint operation save the 'special relationship'?

The crew thinks so...
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🧵 This week, the UK's best warships, fighter jets and submarines set off on a massive 8 month operation in the Indo-Pacific.

They'll be joined by up to 4,000 troops and 12 partner countries including the US, as they carry out war drills around the world.

Last week, I went on board the flagship.

Fishing leaders tell @mollyblackall.bsky.social that Keir Starmer will be “selling the industry down the river” if a new post-Brexit deal doesn’t bring in benefits for UK fisheries trib.al/A7CAu9R

Vance insulted the UK forces. But a joint operation could save their relationship The UK's Armed Forces are setting off on an eight-month deployment with the US, after JD Vance insulted the UK's military and Trump threatened to leave Nato

Britain’s most advanced ships, jets and submarines leave today for an 8 month exercise with allies including the US.

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Trump's foreign policy chiefs to visit UK for first time for Ukraine peace summit US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to join the UK, France, Germany and Ukraine for a fresh round of negotiations

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to join the UK, France, Germany and Ukraine for a fresh round of negotiations

Text reads: After meeting JD Vance, the Pope delivered a pointed message to the world Image: Pope Francis welcomes Vice President JD Vance and his delegation at the Vatican (Photo: Getty Images)

Pope Francis called for peace around the world - and an end to anti-migrant sentiment

@mollyblackall.bsky.social reports

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Pomp, pageantry and protests: What to expect from Trump's state visit Prince William expected to play a 'visible' role at Trump's unprecedented second state visit

Prince William is likely to have a starring role at Trump's 2nd state visit, which could take place in September.

It won't be at the Palace, but will have the best of British pomp and pageantry.

Here's what we know so far - and what it means for UK-US relations 👇

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Musk cuts hit Myanmar's devastated children after earthquake Aid workers warn a lack of toilets and clean drinking water is raising the risk of waterborne diseases

Aid workers warn a lack of toilets and clean drinking water is raising the risk of waterborne diseases

@mollyblackall.bsky.social reports

'I've spent £10k bringing my partner to the UK - now we can't afford a home' The Home Office has been accused of 'milking the immigration system for cash' after increasing visa fees this week

Great article @mollyblackall.bsky.social on the incredible profits made by the Home Office through their extortionate visa fees
Our Exec Director Caroline and our member Hannah outline the impact this relentless expenses are having on their family life
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Why Trump's bizarre Tesla endorsement could backfire for Musk Tesla's share price has been plummeting - and Maga buyers might not be willing to save the firm

Why Trump’s bizarre Tesla endorsement could backfire for Musk

@mollyblackall.bsky.social explains

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Why Tesla's shares have nosedived - and how much Elon Musk is to blame Tesla has seen its share price slump 45 per cent since the start of 2025, with a number of industry experts putting some of the sales and stock market woes down to Musk’s support of President Trump

Tesla has seen its share price slump 45 per cent since the start of 2025, with a number of industry experts putting some of its woes down to Elon Musk’s support of President Trump

David Connet takes a look at why shares have nosedived – and how much Musk is to blame

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The best and worst outcomes for Ukraine in a Trump peace deal Trump appears willing to broker a deal at any cost to Ukraine

Delegations from the US and Ukraine are in Saudi Arabia for crunch talks over a peace deal in the war with Russia.

What does the best case scenario look like for Kyiv?

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Text reads: EXCLUSIVE Ambulances called 166 times to asylum site with 'alarming mental health crisis'. Photo of RAF Wethersfield

Volunteers working at RAF Wethersfield - a former military site turned into a flagship asylum accommodation centre - have spoken of a 'mental health crisis' among people living there

@mollyblackall.bsky.social reports

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Trump wants a $3.85bn apology from Zelensky. Here’s what will happen if he doesn’t get it The US aid freeze could hand Putin victory on the battlefields, experts fear

Trump’s decision to cut military aid to Ukraine could hand Putin victory and embolden him to expand across Europe.

That's the stark warning I got from experts and defence insiders.

Here's what they say happens if Trump refuses to restore the funding 👇

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📰 Identical front page on every UK paper today, with homepage takeovers too. Only 2nd time this has happened.

As editors and reporters, we fear for the future of quality journalism - with unlawful scraping of content (theft) by AI firms. #MakeItFair

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The seven ways Trump's aid ban could impact the world One aid worker said the sudden US freeze 'threatens to destabilise the entire humanitarian system'

Starvation treatment for babies. Security in Isis prison camps.

Education for Afghan girls. HIV treatment, mine clearance and water deliveries to refugees.

These are just a handful of the programmes aid workers told me are now in jeopardy because of the new US aid ban👇
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The seven ways Trump's aid ban could impact the world One aid worker said the sudden US freeze 'threatens to destabilise the entire humanitarian system'

Trump's new US aid ban will cost lives, destabilise countries and trigger a surge in irregular migration.

That's what aid workers - speaking anonymously out of fear of reprisals - told me.

You might have missed it in the wave of announcements, but this really matters 👇
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