BBC editors keep getting younger

Turkey thoughts:
1) despite Erdogan/AKP amassing near total media control & crushing dissent, hunger for democracy and a different Turkey hasn’t died
2) Erdogan has no clear successor (and suggested this’ll be his last election). CHP has Imamoglu & Yavas. And tonight boosts both.

It is a massive blow but not necessarily a game changer.
Never underestimate Erdogan when he is challenged, never underestimate the opposition's propensity to screw up
#Turkey

These local elections will go down in Turkish political lore as an historic turning point for two simple reasons:

🟠President Erdoğan's AK Party has suffered the worst defeats of its 22-year existence,
🔴The opposition CHP has surpassed even its own expectations

🧵to follow👇

There’s an old saying in Turkish politics: whoever wins Istanbul wins Turkey. Yes, President Erdogan won another presidential term last year, a second decade in power. But there’s still life in Turkey’s opposition - and it’ll give them hope for next time bbc.co.uk/news/world-eur…

Spotted in Lisbon… the poll of polls?

Magical to see our 15 month old discovering the wonders of the aquatic world Oceanário

UN Palestine refugee agency UNRWA says Israel no longer approving its food convoys in northern Gaza, where famine looms without ceasefire/aid. Comes after Israel blocked UNRWA head entering Gaza, accusing staff of involvement in 7 Oct attacks. Breakdown in relations at worst time

Storm clouds brewing over Jerusalem. And Netanyahu is sounding defiant over an offensive in Rafah, lambasting international critics for “losing their moral conscience”. Tough talk likely timed to up pressure on Hamas before new ceasefire talks - but it’ll prompt more fear in Gaza

Israeli air strikes deep into Lebanon. 100 rockets fired into northern Israel. Was this the week #Israel and #Hezbollah drew closer to all-out war? My piece for @bbcnews online:
bbc.com/news/world-mid…

Delighted to host my first edition of “The Global Story” podcast BBC World Service, discussing Russia’s election through the eyes of the Putin-controlled media. Thanks to Francis Scarr and Oleg Boldyrev for fascinating insights!
bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0…

Good morning Jerusalem. Always good to be back, albeit in these terrible times. Backing up our Middle East team for a few days BBC News (World) BBC News (UK)

Orban says Trump told him he will not “give a penny” to Ukraine if elected, which according to Orban will force the war to end — presumably in a Russian victory. pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/…

Never too early for a democratic awakening. #PortugalElection

The end of an era? Or a vague promise that won’t be kept? Bakalım

Little girls say it best. Happy International Women’s Day (from a dad of one) instagram.com/reel/C3OV0Iuvp…

Future VP?

How to try to claw back some of his dwindling support base before European elections: exhibit A

NATO member with one arm, hand outstretched to Moscow with another. #Turkey