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@francesread.bsky.social

Correspondent for Channel 4 News & BBC News πŸŽ₯ Currently London, previously Los Angeles and up north. https://muckrack.com/frances-read

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Trump to meet Putin in Alaska for Ukraine peace deal talks Top European security officials are meeting tonight on Russia's war in Ukraine - for talks at Chevening in Kent hosted by the Foreign Secretary David Lammy and US Vice President JD Vance.

Trump to meet Putin in Alaska for Ukraine peace deal talks
www.channel4.com/news/trump-t...

09.08.2025 19:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0
Israeli security cabinet approves plan to take over Gaza City
YouTube video by Channel 4 News Israeli security cabinet approves plan to take over Gaza City

Israeli security cabinet approves plans to take over Gaza City youtu.be/RyR8pNi_qJw?... @channel4news.bsky.social

08.08.2025 12:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Israel set to approve new war plan to occupy entire Gaza strip Israel's security cabinet will convene tomorrow to approve Benjamin Netanyahu's new war plan, namely, to step up the conflict and occupy the entire Gaza Strip.

Israel set to approve new war plan to occupy entire Gaza strip
www.channel4.com/news/israel-...

06.08.2025 19:20 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 1
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People promoting illegal Channel crossings online to be criminalised The government says it will amend legislation to criminalise people smugglers who promote illegal small boat crossings in social media ads and online posts.

People promoting illegal Channel crossings online to be criminalised

03.08.2025 16:52 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 2
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People promoting illegal Channel crossings online to be criminalised The government says it will amend legislation to criminalise people smugglers who promote illegal small boat crossings in social media ads and online posts.

People promoting illegal Channel crossings online to be criminalised
www.channel4.com/news/people-...

03.08.2025 17:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump orders nuclear subs to be repositioned β€˜closer to Russia’ President Trump has ordered two nuclear submarines to move closer towards Russia. He said he had to act after a former Russian President made "highly provocative" statements on social media. Dmitry Me...

Trump orders nuclear subs to be repositioned β€˜closer to Russia’
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02.08.2025 19:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Millions of drivers miss out on compensation after Supreme Court ruling Millions of drivers will miss out on compensation - after the Supreme Court said lenders were not liable for secret commission payments hidden inside car finance deals.

Millions of drivers miss out on compensation after Supreme Court ruling

01.08.2025 20:14 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump threatens trade deal after Canada plans to recognise Palestine Canada has announced that they will be recognising the state of Palestine under certain conditions, following the UK and France.

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31.07.2025 18:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Britain’s forgotten suburbs – where Farage is seen as the saviour The current Labour government says it’s determined to make change for people in places like Inham Nook in Nottingham. But some people living on the estate there feel they’re dealing with a shopping li...

I went back to the estate where I grew up - watch β€˜Britain’s Forgotten Suburbs’ on @channel 4news.bsky.social

www.channel4.com/news/britain...

24.07.2025 17:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Britain’s forgotten suburbs - where Farage is seen as the saviour
YouTube video by Channel 4 News Britain’s forgotten suburbs - where Farage is seen as the saviour

So proud of @francesread.bsky.social for this brilliant documentary about our hometown.
Just, err... give the comments a miss, yeah? youtu.be/qRv8LEMq34c?...

24.07.2025 15:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Britain’s forgotten suburbs – where Farage is seen as the saviour The current Labour government says it’s determined to make change for people in places like Inham Nook in Nottingham. But some people living on the estate there feel they’re dealing with a shopping li...

Britain’s forgotten suburbs - where Farage is seen as the saviour

@francesread.bsky.social has been back to where she grew up in Nottingham to hear from those who say they are struggling under layers of pressure.

Read and watch:

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24.07.2025 15:43 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 12    πŸ“Œ 2
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Labour launches Β£500m β€˜Best Start’ child support programme The government has announced a Β£500 million scheme to help disadvantaged children - Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said the rollout of extra "Best Start" family hubs would offer youth services...

Labour launches Β£500m β€˜Best Start’ child support programme

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Europe Heatwave: fire and health warnings issued across continent The first heatwave of the summer has led European countries to issue wildfire warnings and health alerts.

Europe Heatwave: fire and health warnings issued across continent
www.channel4.com/news/europe-...

30.06.2025 19:12 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Report with @francesread.bsky.social looking at the Brize Norton incident which could see Palestine Action become a proscribed organisation.

20.06.2025 19:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Palestine Action protest group to be banned under Terrorism Act Channel 4 News understands that the Palestine Action group will be banned by the Home Secretary, making it a criminal offence to support or belong to the group.

Palestine Action protest group to be banned under Terrorism Act
www.channel4.com/news/palesti...

20.06.2025 19:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Israel vows revenge after Iranian missile hits hospital - Day 7
YouTube video by Channel 4 News Israel vows revenge after Iranian missile hits hospital - Day 7

Israel vows revenge after Iranian missile hits hospital youtube.com/watch?v=ND47... @channel4news.bsky.social

19.06.2025 14:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Air India crash: Gatwick sets up relatives reception centre The plane was supposed to land at Gatwick in the last hour but never made it there.

Air India crash: Gatwick sets up relatives reception centre

12.06.2025 19:04 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Russia launches large scale attack across Ukraine Three emergency responders have been killed in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv - as they rushed to help victims of a large scale Russian missile and drone attack across the country.

Russia launches large scale attack across Ukraine.

www.channel4.com/news/russia-...

06.06.2025 19:44 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0
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UK bolsters defence while Ukraine strikes Russian warplanes The Defence Secretary has been setting out the government's plans to strengthen the armed forces.

UK bolsters defence while Ukraine strikes Russian warplanes
www.channel4.com/news/uk-bols...

01.06.2025 17:57 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 3
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UK bolsters defence while Ukraine strikes Russian warplanes The Defence Secretary has been setting out the government's plans to strengthen the armed forces.

UK bolsters defence while Ukraine strikes Russian warplanes www.channel4.com/news/uk-bols...

01.06.2025 18:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Oxfordshire fire leaves two firefighters and member of public dead Two firefighters have died tackling a large fire at a former RAF base in Oxfordshire that's now a business park.

Oxfordshire fire leaves two firefighters and member of public dead
www.channel4.com/news/oxfords...

16.05.2025 19:40 β€” πŸ‘ 31    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 3
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Oxfordshire fire leaves two firefighters and member of public dead Two firefighters have died tackling a large fire at a former RAF base in Oxfordshire that's now a business park.

Oxfordshire fire leaves three dead including two firefighters: www.channel4.com/news/oxfords...

16.05.2025 19:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Albanese wins Australian election in landslide victory Three months ago, the polls in Australia suggested the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was facing a humiliating defeat.

Albanese wins Australian election in landslide victory

www.channel4.com/news/albanes...

03.05.2025 17:42 β€” πŸ‘ 91    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 3
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Albanese wins Australian election in landslide victory Three months ago, the polls in Australia suggested the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was facing a humiliating defeat.

Albanese wins Australian election in landslide victory

www.channel4.com/news/albanes...

03.05.2025 17:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mourners pay tribute to Pope Francis at Westminster Cathedral We spoke to some of the mourners who have gathered at Westminster Cathedral in central London about what the pope meant to them.

Mourners pay tribute to Pope Francis at Westminster Cathedral: www.channel4.com/news/mourner...

21.04.2025 18:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Two Brits among four killed in cable car crash in Italy STORY 6: CABLE CAR / READ

Two Brits among four killed in cable car crash in Italy
www.channel4.com/news/two-bri...

18.04.2025 18:38 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Putin declares Easter ceasefire, Kyiv reacts with skepticism 30 hours instead of 30 days - that's how Ukraine's foreign minister described Vladimir Putin's Easter ceasefire announcement.

Putin declares Easter ceasefire, Kyiv reacts with skepticism:

www.channel4.com/news/putin-d...

19.04.2025 19:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Two Brits among four killed in cable car crash in Italy STORY 6: CABLE CAR / READ

Two Brits killed in cable car crash in Italy www.channel4.com/news/two-bri...

18.04.2025 18:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Man in court accused of threats to kill Nigel Farage - BBC News Afghan national Fayaz Khan is accused of threatening to kill the Reform UK party leader in a TikTok video.

Man in court accused of threats to kill Farage:

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

16.04.2025 10:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Birmingham bin strike continues as union rejects deal
YouTube video by Channel 4 News Birmingham bin strike continues as union rejects deal

Birmingham bin strike continues as union rejects deal @channel4news.bsky.social
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14.04.2025 19:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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