My piece on Matteo Salvini’s Catholic problem for Politico. politico.eu/article/matteo…

BBC News - Shamima Begum: 'We should live in Holland' says IS husband bbc.com/news/uk-474312…

rte.ie/radio1/driveti… The Rutnam saga

The language of diplomacy is opaque for a reason. Cloudiness makes it easier for competing parties to draw their own conclusions. For a former ambassador to use phrases like “palpable absurdity” and “wholly illogical” takes a truly exceptional case. Saved

US obduracy stands in way of justice for Harry Dunn family thetimes.co.uk/article/9b0da9…

World's most dangerous men and women - from neo-Nazis to Islamic terrorists thesun.co.uk/news/13647848/…

Terrorism expert warns 'toxic mix' of groups are exploiting Trump chaos metro.co.uk/2021/01/14/ter… via Metro

Always enjoyed Prince Philip’s rudeness and actually met him - on famous form - when I was 18. He was horrified that I was going to Australia on my gap year. “Ugh, why? i mean have you ever actually met an Australian?” Being born there I had to point out that I am technically one

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The great survivor

The trial of Vladimir Putin theneweuropean.co.uk/sir-ivor-rober…

I spoke to Italy’s foreign minister on the consequences of Draghi’s resignation politico.eu/article/italy-…

Get Involved - Daily ZaltzQuiz bbc.com/sport/live/cri… via BBC Sport

Published today. The 8th edition of this classic. Delighted to lead such a talented team of collaborators

Our brilliant TCBC W1 women's crew have a new boat! We were so pleased to officially name the 'Sir Ivor' (named for our previous College President ivor roberts of course) and give it a first outing on the water on Friday; onwards and upwards TCBC women!

Hi zorana suvakovic.

An unhappy (non Cold) warrior. Misunderstood in the US. Here's my piece on George Kennan's diaries bit.ly/1zhLUOK #diplomacy