@ddamned

London Bureau Chief, The National

 London
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Joined May 2008
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How the US decided to attack Iran. thenationalnews.com/news/men…

Unfinished business: How the US strikes on Iran came about | The National

Washington had one main goal held over from June and one major new reason to underpin the decision to attack

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Palestinian ambassador to France @HalaAbouHassira told me that recognition of Palestinian statehood by 11 western nations a year ago must not be “trivialised” despite a deteriorating security and humanitarian situation on the ground. thenationalnews.com/news/202…

French-led recognition of Palestine 'must not be trivialised' despite worsening security situation...

Hala Abou Hassira, Palestinian ambassador to France, speaks to The National one year on from acknowledgement of statehood by 11 western countries

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There is no other body that has the infrastructure to address the long-term emergencies, plus the fundamental challenges posed by conflict. Opinion | Damien McElroy @ddamned via @TheNationalNews thenationalnews.com/opinion/…

The UN's future depends on its diplomats, not just its bureaucracy | The National

The global body remains relevant in today's world, but it needs to shift its focus

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Iran expels Swedish diplomat after Tehran accused of threats thenationalnews.com/news/eur…

Sweden expels Iranian official after breach of Vienna Convention | The National

Tehran retaliates as Swedes claim diplomat was responsible for targeting Iranian dissidents and Jewish groups

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One role for middle powers is how to carve out a position of strength on AI at a time when so much of the industry and its frontier development are concentrated outside their borders. Opinion | Damien McElroy @ddamned via @TheNationalNews thenationalnews.com/opinion/…

As Trump’s America goes it alone on AI, middle powers must find a workaround | The National

Such thinking appears to be guiding Mark Carney’s visit to Europe this week

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Saudi man stabbed during attempted robbery in London's Mayfair thenationalnews.com/news/uk/…

Saudi man stabbed during attempted robbery in London's Mayfair | The National

Suspect arrested at scene in upmarket district of UK capital

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Are markets an echo chamber or is ‘undoubtedly demanding’ just a natural turn of phrase? apple.news/Anhuq-ZLsQVKeeQTz…

Why a crash may be coming — and what you should do

Experts are comparing the AI boom to the dotcom bubble. Does this mean that it’s about to burst?

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Conor Gallagher@ConorGallaghe_r
Aug 27
The Government continues to refuse to acknowledge it is receiving help from foreign militaries. It's getting a bit ridiculous a this point
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Replying to @educationgovuk
Here is my story of the meeting @edballs had to queue for his photo sirpeterwanless.substack.com…
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Irish Ferries
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Aug 26
🚨New passport requirements Irish Sea🚨 From 28 September 2026, all passengers, including Irish and British citizens, travelling between the Republic of Ireland and Britain (both directions) will be required to carry a valid passport. This is to ensure compliance with UK Border Force requirements relating to the accuracy and integrity of passenger data before boarding. We encourage all passengers travelling or planning to travel after 28 September 2026 to check that they have a valid, in-date passport (or Irish passport card) before arriving at the port.
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KM2 archive
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Aug 24
'Local news' on BBC NI really was very different to all the other BBC regions in the 90's. (New Years Day 1993)
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Eugene Diamond@EDiamond136
Aug 23
End of an Era as Diamonds News Prepares to Close After 47 Years in An Baile Meánach gyronnyherald.com/2026/08/13… via @gyronny I don’t know the person who wrote but it’sbeautiful in the way he describes the Newsagents it moved me to tears thank you 🙏

End of an Era as Diamonds News Prepares to Close After 47 Years in An Baile Meánach

For nearly half a century, a light has shone from early morning on Broughshane Street. At the end of August, it will go out for the final time.

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Stewart Wood
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Jul 27
“International development is not an add-on to British foreign policy - it is central to it. By taking on the role of UK governor to the World Bank, I want to send an unambiguous signal that this government is serious about its global leadership on development & climate.”
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Jul 26
International development is central to foreign policy.   As UK Governor to @WorldBankGroup, I'll take personal leadership of the UK's work on development and climate.   Working with @kirstyjmcneill, we'll ensure the UK plays a leading role. theguardian.com/business/202…

Ed Miliband indicates development and climate will be at heart of UK foreign policy

Exclusive: Foreign secretary to take up World Bank seat and play active role in shaping changes to global lender

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Opinion: ‘My generation has lived through two American wars with Iraq, but I’d never met Iraqis, danced to their music or heard their anthem.’ Economist Roland Fryer on the power of the World Cup (he went to Iraq-Norway game) apple.news/A-BXARwFoQ46_ABp9….

Opinion | The Economics of the World Cup

Going to the games showed me that no one can put the feeling of the sporting event into a spreadsheet.

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And of course #YNWA is a pretty good thing for a Foreign Office minister to bring to the table.
Stewart Wood
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Jul 24
Feel very honoured to walk through the doors of the Foreign Office as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State. In a changing world, strong international partnerships are essential to delivering security, growth, opportunity & better lives for the British people. Let's get to work.
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Great to speak with @TheNationalNews about the prospects for deepening UAE–UK trade and investment, and how a bilateral CEPA could bring greater pace, ambition and opportunity to this important partnership. thenationalnews.com/news/uk/… – at London, England

UAE's ambassador to Britain says 'building blocks' in place for trade-boosting Cepa deal | The...

Mansoor Abulhoul says new UK PM Andy Burnham understands what the Emirates has to offer as an investment partner

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Espen Barth Eide@EspenBarthEide
Jul 20
I warmly congratulate @Ed_Miliband as the new Foreign Secretary of the UK. I very much look forward to continue close 🇳🇴-🇬🇧 cooperation in a world that needs strong, principled and innovative leadership. Thank you to @YvetteCooperMP for being a stellar colleague and friend.
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Eugene Diamond@EDiamond136
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I’m sorry to see Hilary Benn leave as Secretary of State of Northern Ireland I actually think he was a decent man who cared.
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The longer-run task of ensuring Britain really is a country for all applies most particularly to the communities suffering most hostility. Opinion | Damien McElroy @ddamned via @TheNationalNews thenationalnews.com/opinion/…

Can Andy Burnham keep his promise to make Britain's political scene more united? | The National

The longer-run task of ensuring the UK really is a country for all applies most particularly to the communities suffering most hostility

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It’s coming home. No not that one. Indian cricket takes control of English cricket’s shortest form. thenationalnews.com/sport/20…
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