Luana Basso

Are you a pub owner in London or in the UK? Do you have a comment on the latest government support package? Comment or DM #journorequest #uk #london

Woman Fatally Shot By ICE Agent During Immigration Crackdown in Minneapolis A 37-year-old woman was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer during a major immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis.

A 37-year-old woman has been killed by a US immigration officer during a major enforcement operation in Minneapolis, prompting protests, sharply conflicting accounts from federal and local authorities, and renewed scrutiny of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.

Grok faces regulatory scrutiny after users generate sexualised images of women and children UK, Irish and US figures raise alarm over Elon Musk’s AI chatbot as screenshots show non-consensual “nudification,” prompting investigations under online safety laws.

This was a difficult article to write because of what had to be seen, verified and cross-checked along the way. But these are the stories that pushed me into journalism in the first place.

It’s a longer read, but one I’m proud of.

Script writing and news reading for Westside Radio

Maduro Detained After US Military Operation in Venezuela The unprecedented move has triggered international backlash and raised questions over sovereignty and international law

According to US officials, the operation involved coordinated air and ground action and followed months of increased military activity in the region. Maduro and Flores were flown to New York, where federal prosecutors are preparing to present charges that date back several years.

That broadcast was not without its hiccups, the realities of live reporting, but the issue itself has continued to evolve with significant policy developments in the UK. You can read more at the link above!

UK Government Uncover Comprehensive Strategy to Tackle Violence Against Women and Girls New policing units, school education measures and behaviour-change programmes form part of a strategy that treats violence against women and girls as a declared national emergency.

A few weeks ago, during a live radio segment, I discussed findings from the Angiolini Inquiry and subsequent calls from Lady Angiolini KC for violence against women and girls to be treated as a national emergency.

Italy Makes Femicide a Distinct Crime, But Debate Grows Over Education and Culture Italy’s new femicide law marks a legal first for the country, but debate continues over education, prevention and cultural change.

Italy has included femicide in its criminal code with life sentences. However, disagreement among lawmakers over a rape bill and education policy has sparked debate. Critics argue that laws alone are insufficient without cultural change.

Is your role costing you a US visa?

U.S. Memo Orders Consular Officers to Vet, and Potentially Deny, Visas for Fact-Checkers and Content Moderators The directive allegedly targets H-1B skilled-worker applicants.

The U.S. State Department this week circulated an internal memo instructing consular officers to subject certain visa applicants to enhanced screening and to consider refusing visas for applicants who have worked in fact-checking.

I’m working on a short radio piece about violence against women and girls in the UK, recent reforms, and the realities survivors still face. I’m looking to speak with campaigners or activists for a brief comment.

If that’s you, please reply or DM me. #journorequest #mediarequest

Is £34,000 a year enough to survive in London? And what if that salary comes from one of the city’s most prestigious cultural institutions?

Tate workers are striking from the 26th of November to the 2nd of December, protesting low pay, working conditions, and the rising cost of living.

City News on Instagram: "Why are Tate Britain and Tate Modern workers striking for a week in London? We are investigating why one of London's most important cultural institutions is left without sta... 43 likes, 4 comments - citylondonnews on November 27, 2025: "Why are Tate Britain and Tate Modern workers striking for a week in London? We are investigating why one of London's most important cultu...

Do you think an average salary of around £34,000 enough to live in London

“She Promised to Obey Me: AI Girlfriends and the New Face of Digital Violence” How sexualised chatbots and digital control echo real world harassment during the 16 Days of Activism

#16days #noexcuse

Pentagon Media Crackdown and a Mafia-Style Attack on an Italian Journalist: Two Frontlines of Press Freedom Under Threat Two separate but eerily connected assaults on journalism have highlighted the precarious state of press freedom.

Read more open.substack.com/pub/luanabas...

In Italy, an investigative journalist has survived what police are calling a terror-style bombing outside his home. Both incidents are prompting warnings from press freedom groups that governments are chipping away at accountability, either through policy or fear.

Journalists in two democracies are facing new threats to their work and safety. In the United States, reporters are being pushed out of the Pentagon after new restrictions from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Virginia Giuffre’s Posthumous Memoir Lands as Prince Andrew Renounces Titles A survivor’s final words, a prince without a title, and a billionaire’s secrets still half-hidden: the Epstein story isn’t over.

Read more open.substack.com/pub/luanabas...

Giuffre, long one of the most prominent accusers in the Epstein case, died by suicide in April in Australia; her publisher says the manuscript was completed with journalist Amy Wallace and underwent legal review before release.

Virginia Roberts Giuffre’s memoir, Nobody’s Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice, has been published posthumously, deepening scrutiny of Jeffrey Epstein’s network and Britain’s Prince Andrew just days after the prince agreed to stop using his Duke of York title and other honors

Castle Square Traders Offered Deal - City News Traders evicted from Castle Square in Elephant & Castle have been told they can return under a 12-month repayment plan, but many say back-billed debts and years of uncertainty have made the offer impo...

Read more www.citylondonnews.co.uk/news/2025110...

Traders were told they would be relocated to Castle Square, a temporary cluster of brightly painted units across the road, while the new town centre took shape.

The ageing shopping centre had long been a lifeline for migrant-run cafés and shops serving Elephant & Castle’s Latin American, African and Caribbean communities.

When Southwark Council approved the £3 billion regeneration of Elephant & Castle in 2018, the project was sold as a model for how redevelopment could work for residents and businesses.

Two Jobs. Two Bosses. One London Rent - City News For many Londoners, the dream of success now comes with a double shift From rising rents to stagnant wages, Londoners are turning to double jobbing to survive the cost-of-living crisis

Read more www.citylondonnews.co.uk/news/2025101...

With average rent hitting £2,206 a month, up 11.6% from last year, and Londoners spending over 40% of their income on housing, it’s no surprise many are clocking into a second shift after hours.

More than 200,000 Londoners had more than one job in 2024. Multiple job holding has become more common over the past decade, growing from 147,000 in 2014 to 201,000 in 2024.