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@stephensackur

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HARDtalker, inquisitive, a bit argumentative sometimes. @BBCHARDtalk

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Stephen Sackur
4 years
I watched this and realised I’ve been doing @BBCHARDtalk all wrong....🤣
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Bruno Maçães
4 years
I am getting quite addicted to a Indian TV. Fox News is so tame...
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Stephen Sackur
3 years
My interview with former Finance Minister @MIshaqDar50 seems to be causing quite a stir in #Pakistan . Well worth watching the whole interview if you can... @BBCHARDtalk on @BBCWorld
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3 years
Stephen Sackur: "How many properties do you and your family own?" Ishaq Dar: 😳😳😳
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Stephen Sackur
6 years
Seems like my interview with Hameed Haroon, boss of @dawn_com has caused quite a stir in #Pakistan .... Hope Pakistanis embrace concept of rigorously, courteously questioning all key public figures this election season...
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Imran Khan
6 years
The blatant bias of Dawn against PTI has now come out in the open. So much for Dawn's neutral and liberal credentials! Complete farce! Full marks to Stevan Sackur for exposing Dawn in his BBC HardTalk interview.
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Stephen Sackur
10 months
Don’t miss this!
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Sayed Z Bukhari
10 months
Chairman @ImranKhanPTI 's Interview with @stephensackur will be aired at 08:30 PST tomorrow morning on BBC Hard Talk
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Stephen Sackur
7 years
A lot of love for #Duterte here on Twitter. Seems unleashing deadly force in 'war on drugs' is a vote winner. For now. @BBCHARDtalk
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3 months
One of his last interviews as a free man…
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3 months
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for leaking state secrets He spoke to @stephensackur last year about what he sees as a political crackdown in Pakistan 📻
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Stephen Sackur
5 years
Deeply depressing analysis of #Kashmir situation from @shahfaesal . India has ‘murdered’ democracy, he says... the choice is to be a stooge or a separatist. ....And this is the voice of a Kashmiri ‘moderate’
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BBC HARDtalk
5 years
President of @jkpmparty , @shahfaesal , tells @stephensackur that "it's my generation which has now got the taste of betrayal" over India's actions in #JammuKashmir
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9 months
Fighting talk from @ImranKhanPTI on @BBCHARDtalk But can he escape the legal straitjacket he’s in and mount an effective electoral challenge? Will he be allowed to run? Next few weeks could sink #Pakistan into political chaos…
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BBC HARDtalk
9 months
"Unfortunately, the country has been taken over by fascists, and they are petrified of elections" - @ImranKhanPTI The former Pakistan PM says the authorities are afraid of his party, accusing them of "dismantling a democracy"
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Stephen Sackur
6 years
This is worth a listen as Pakistani politics heats up in run up to election....
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BBC HARDtalk
6 years
Download @StephenSackur 's podcast with Hameed Haroon, CEO of Dawn Media Group in Pakistan
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Stephen Sackur
2 years
This whole interview is well worth watching @YusufMoeed #Pakistan
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Moeed W. Yusuf
2 years
My conversation with @BBCHARDtalk on key issues like Afghanistan, US-Pakistan relations, our relations with China and future of the region.
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Stephen Sackur
5 years
Update: @shahfaesal reportedly arrested trying to leave India. Escorted to #Srinagar . Seems dissent will not be tolerated as @narendramodi continues #kashmir lockdown
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Stephen Sackur
5 years
Deeply depressing analysis of #Kashmir situation from @shahfaesal . India has ‘murdered’ democracy, he says... the choice is to be a stooge or a separatist. ....And this is the voice of a Kashmiri ‘moderate’
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Stephen Sackur
3 years
Genius. But not sure I want to see the headquarters of the Sanitation Department
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3 years
Gov building in India - National Fisheries Development Board
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Stephen Sackur
1 year
This interview is well worth your time….
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1 year
Watch ⁦ @stephensackur ⁩ interview ⁦ @Julius_S_Malema ⁩ on Hardtalk at 0330gmt, 0930gmt & 2130gmt Wednesday on BBC News outside the UK
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Stephen Sackur
2 years
My dear Dad, Robert Sackur, died yesterday aged 91. He was a farmer, soldier, sportsman, tree-planter, parliamentary candidate, history-buff and so much more. Most of all he was an amazing husband, Dad and Grandpa. I couldn’t be prouder of a wonderful man
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Stephen Sackur
5 years
Fascinating, frank and personal conversation with ⁦⁦ @miakhalifa ⁩ Surviving the porn industry, death threats, and so much more... You won’t want to miss it. Monday ⁦ @BBCHARDtalk ⁩ ⁦ @BBCWorld
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Stephen Sackur
3 years
Is there a peaceful way out of the disastrous conflict in #Ethiopia ? My interview with #TPLF ’s @reda_getachew has stirred strong reaction. Surely time for @AbiyAhmedAli or one of his senior ministers to come on @BBCHARDtalk ?
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Stephen Sackur
5 years
Just recorded fascinating interview with @Asad_Umar Is #ImranKhan Govt really taking #Pakistan in new direction? We talk bail-outs, reform, media repression and #AsiaBibi . Don’t miss it! @BBCHARDtalk
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Stephen Sackur
3 years
Fascinating interview with @HamidMirPAK - suspended from his media platforms, facing legal challenges, but refusing to be silenced…
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3 years
'I'm ready to face life imprisonment' says Pakistani journalist @HamidMirPAK who faces accusations of sedition and has been suspended from his TV job and newspaper column after speaking out against attacks on press freedom in the country
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5 years
Good to see my interview with @TunduLissu has stirred passionate debate!
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Stephen Sackur
3 years
Tomorrow Donald Trump will still be Commander-in-Chief of the world’s mightiest military power. Scary
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Stephen Sackur
3 years
The conflict in #Ethiopia is shamefully under-reported. This interview with senior spokesperson for the #TPLF is well worth watching or listening to on @bbcworldservice
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Getachew K Reda
3 years
Here is my Hardtalk Interview with Stephen Sakur, BBC
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5 years
Yes we will!
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Suphian Juma Nkuwi
5 years
Mr @stephensackur please ask an interview @BBCHARDtalk with our Tanzanian President @MagufuliJP to kindly respond to @tundulissutz 's allegations against the government on his gunshot saga and matters on human rights, democracy violations and civic space withering... Regards,
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Stephen Sackur
6 years
Tomorrow I’m interviewing ousted Supreme Court Chief Justice of #Philippines #MariaLourdesSereno . Have a feeling many #Filipinos will have strong opinions on this one....
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Stephen Sackur
4 years
A BBC friend just found this pic in a shoe box... There’s so much to unpick here: Me covering the first Gulf War in 1991 aged 27. With hair. The size of the satphone(!) The fact that frontline reporters embedded with British Army had to wear uniform. Unthinkable now, surely?
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7 years
#Philippines politics in the age of #Duterte - populism with menaces. Watch my interview with chief Duterte critic #AntonioTrillanes
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1 year
Just done a powerful interview with #TPLF spokesman @reda_getachew Having signed peace deal with #Ethiopia Govt he says ‘we make painful concessions so our people could survive’. After half a million civilian deaths is the end of #Tigray ’s suffering in sight? @BBCHARDtalk
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Stephen Sackur
5 years
For all those asking... @Asad_Umar interview will air on @BBCHARDtalk tomorrow, December 12th on @BBCWorld and @bbcworldservice Well worth making time for!
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Stephen Sackur
5 years
Just recorded fascinating interview with @Asad_Umar Is #ImranKhan Govt really taking #Pakistan in new direction? We talk bail-outs, reform, media repression and #AsiaBibi . Don’t miss it! @BBCHARDtalk
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6 years
This was a terrific interview! Catch it if you can.... @TheMahiraKhan
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6 years
Actress @TheMahiraKhan speaks candidly with @stephensackur about social issue film #Verna and more for @BBCHARDtalk
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I’ve been in #SouthAfrica for the last ten days. Interviews with @MbalulaFikile @Julius_S_Malema @jsteenhuisen plus a documentary on the impact of ‘load shedding’ nightmare on 🇿🇦 economy and politics. Watch it all on @BBCHARDtalk
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1 year
Coming up today on Hardtalk, ⁦⁦ @stephensackur ⁩ interviews ANC Secretary General ⁦ @MbalulaFikile ⁩ in Johannesburg
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7 years
Thousands dead in #Duterte 's war on drugs. Grounds for impeachment or re-election? #Philippines
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3 years
Winter sunset on a London street #FireInTheSky
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Stephen Sackur
3 years
I remember this interview very clearly. I suspect he does too.
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Adam Bienkov
3 years
A reminder that when Boris Johnson was asked about his own £250,000 a year second job with the Telegraph, he dismissed the payments as "chicken feed."
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Stephen Sackur
4 years
The response to my interview with Armenian PM @NikolPashinyan has been extraordinary - in both #Armenia and #Azerbaijan . The world needs to hear from both sides. So how about it @presidentaz ? Or any other senior minister in #Baku ?
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Stephen Sackur
4 years
Fascinating to see how this remarkable interview with @mariaressa is stirring debate in #Philippines #Duterte supporters tell me I shouldn’t give her a platform. Nonsense. But of course there is an open invitation to the President to come on @BBCHARDtalk
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BBC HARDtalk
4 years
"Media organisations used to be gatekeepers...Now that the gatekeepers are tech companies...we're seeing...the growth of...fascism all around the world" Journalist Maria Ressa on the fight for press freedom in President Duterte’s Philippines
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Was there a ‘deep state’ plot to bring down the South African Govt? Where’s the evidence? And if there was, what does that tell us about the state of the #ANC ? Important interview with ‘Mr Fix’ @MbalulaFikile @BBCHARDtalk
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BBC HARDtalk
3 years
South Africa’s Transport Minister @MbalulaFikile says delayed response to recent violence in the country gave plotters “a field day” “But for all the days they had, the plotters, they couldn't achieve that result”
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Stephen Sackur
4 years
What a glorious day.... I’m interviewing @herdyshepherd1 on his Lake District farm. A dream assignment for a farmer’s boy...
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Stephen Sackur
6 years
Who is going to lead #Zimbabwe in the post-Mugabe era? @nelsonchamisa has youth and energy but can he beat #mnangagwa and the #ZANU machine? @BBCHARDtalk
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5 years
Some personal news... I’ve had a squamous cell tumour removed from my scalp. Huge thanks to everyone in #DSLU at #GuysHospital for fabulous treatment and care. I’m happy to say I’ll be back at @BBCHARDtalk very soon. NB: Take care in the sun, everyone #lovemyhat
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Stephen Sackur
4 years
Unbearable to watch, yet vital we do. This is happening in the east of Europe right now...
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Franak Viačorka
4 years
Its unbearable to watch. Ferocious from impunity, Lukashenka's police are hunting protesters in private apartments, threatening to use gas if the people don't go with them
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7 years
Graduation Day! Thrilled to be given honorary Doctorate by Geneva School of Diolomacy and International Relations. Thank you @GSDCommunity !
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4 years
I’m just back from #Zimbabwe and I really want you to watch my reports on @BBCHARDtalk Drought, infrastructure breakdown, economic crisis, widespread hunger.... The world needs to know Thanks to @TamaMuru @AlesPavone
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5 years
To everyone who watched and listened to my interview with @Asad_Umar .... an important clarification from @BBCHARDtalk
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BBC HARDtalk
5 years
The reason Kulbhushan Jadhav’s name was deleted from the TV version of the HARDtalk interview with Asad Umar has a simple technical explanation. The recorded interview was too long for our broadcast slot and so had to be edited. This was done separately for radio and TV. 1/2
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I’m hugely grateful to #WarwickUniversity for my Honorary Degree. I am ridiculously proud to be a Doctor of Letters! #ThankYouWarwick
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2 years
The state of Russia’s politics…
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Samuel Ramani
2 years
Russian Senator Olga Kovitidi just said that World War II never ended and that Germany is still a Nazi regime
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Stephen Sackur
4 years
Fighting fit, and rehearsing my new moves...yelling and finger-jabbing! When are you coming to London for new style @BBCHARDtalk ?
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Mahira Khan
4 years
Glad you realised that now! 😌 hope you’re feeling better xx
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2 years
Bill Turnbull was a superb broadcaster and journalist, and a lovely, lovely man. He used his illness to do no end of good. He’ll be so much missed
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7 years
Maybe this should be my new look in the @BBCHARDtalk studio? More gravitas, maybe? Thanks again to @GSDCommunity from Dr Sackur😉
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3 years
I’m getting all sorts of *heated* reaction to my interview with @fawadchaudhry Hope it prompts a serious debate about free media and protection of journalists in #Pakistan
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BBC HARDtalk
3 years
Pakistan’s Information Minister ⁦ @fawadchaudhry ⁩ on freedom of expression and journalist safety. Podcast with ⁦ @stephensackur ⁩ here
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Stephen Sackur
3 years
I just had the enormous privilege of an afternoon in the company of James Lovelock. About to turn 102 and full of wisdom about our planet and ourselves. Also this inspiring observation: ‘I could never have imagined life after 100 could bring so much joy’ #Gaia ❤️
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2 years
This is a stunning investigation. Want to understand how Putin’s power system works? Read this…
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Maria Pevchikh
2 years
Last week we published an investigation into the head of Gazprom, Alexei Miller. One of Putin's closest friends. The person who has been running the state gas monopoly for more than two decades. One of the richest people in the world.A thief and a criminal
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This interview causing quite a stir in #Catalonia as crowds in Barcelona mark #Diada2018
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“There is nothing in international law that gives #Catalonia the right to secession.” #Spain ’s Foreign Minister @JoespBorrellF tells @StephenSackur
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3 years
This has cheered me up....
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Stephen Sackur
4 years
My Dad is 89 today. Back in ‘66 and ‘70 he ran for Parliament and lost both times. Decided to stick to farming. Good decision Dad! (but we could use some of your wisdom and honesty today)
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Stephen Sackur
6 years
Of course I would consider it! Always keen to talk to people with a fascinating story to tell...
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6 years
Dear @stephensackur of BBC: Would you consider a one-on-one interview with LOURDES SERENO, the ousted Chief Justice of the Philippine Supreme Court? Filipinos are fed up with journalists who are TOO OBSEQUIOUS to ask the right questions. But you're an exception we'd like to hear.
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Stephen Sackur
6 years
Height has suddenly become a burning issue in US politics... I can confirm neither the Mooch nor I was wearing Cuban heals for this pic. Btw this is a @BBCHARDtalk interview you should NOT miss @Scaramucci
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Stephen Sackur
3 years
What a joy to get out of the ⁦ @BBCHARDtalk ⁩ studio and do some filming for our end of year review. Warning: it won’t be the cheeriest thing you’ve ever seen... 😔
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1 year
Thank you!
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Derese Getachew Kassa
1 year
Stephen Sackur makes me not give up the notion independent, critical, credible, journalism that interrogates power is still possible. No room for sycophancy. The level of reading and prep he pours into his interview come through shining. @stephensackur
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Worth watching if you missed it first time around....
@HayatMumay
𝙏𝙍𝙄𝙋𝙋𝙇𝙀 𝙊.𝙂. 🙌🏽
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BBC HardTalk On The Road in the Philippines ---------- @stephensackur
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3 years
Fully jabbed! Bless you #NHS ❤️
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1 year
Will the #tigray #Ethiopia peace deal really end the conflict? Watch ⬇️
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1 year
“We are ready to leave the past behind us” says a senior figure in the Tigray People’s Liberation Front Getachew Reda says TPLF is ready to address political problems in a “peaceful” manner to bring respite in Ethiopia's civil war
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3 years
London this locked down Christmas-time: empty streets, but still a little magic in the foggy air...
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7 years
Am about to present news tie-less. In my sad life this counts as summer rebellion😊 @BBCWorld
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3 years
The scenes from Washington are sickening. We all need to see America confront and vanquish political thuggery.
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6 years
Absolutely no shame in losing to a team with this guy in it. Luka, go win the World Cup! 👏
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Football Factly
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When he was 6, his grandfather was shot dead. His family became refugees, in a warzone. He grew up to the sound of grenades exploding Coaches said he was too weak and too shy to play football Today, Luka Modric just led Croatia its first ever #WorldCup final. Tears of joy!
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‘Let the grid collapse… there’s going to be a revolution’. A must-watch interview with @Julius_S_Malema @BBCHARDtalk
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BBC HARDtalk
1 year
Economic Freedom Fighters’ @Julius_S_Malema warns of anarchy, looting and leaderless revolution if South Africa’s power grid collapses ‘I’m not wishing it, I’m saying it’s going to happen,’ he says
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3 years
Beautiful. And they communicate with each other too....
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The mysterious separation and beautiful movements of trees
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Stephen Sackur
3 years
Meanwhile, in news you couldn’t make up...
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Szabolcs Panyi
3 years
Now that it’s confirmed: József Szájer, the MEP busted during a gay gangbang, is not only a close ally of PM Orbán, he personally re-wrote Hungary's constitution to include the following line: "Hungary shall protect the institution of marriage as the union of a man & a woman..."
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5 years
Looking forward to meeting you Mia. Don’t think the 🥊 will be necessary! @miakhalifa
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Mia K.
5 years
On my way to London for a few hours. Going to stop by @BBCHARDtalk and talk to @stephensackur about the controversy surrounding my recent interview. Nervous and excited. My defense mechanism of choice today is called “The Jeremy Clarkson,” so be warned 🥊
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My 88 year old Dad is in hospital this Christmas after major surgery. The commitment, kindness and skill of the staff at #Yorkhospital has been awesome. I absolutely ❤️ our #NHS . Happy Christmas!
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5 years
So much honesty and insight from @professorgreen . Catch the whole interview if you can...
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5 years
“There is a strength in being vulnerable” @professorgreen tells @stephensackur . “As soon as you are honest, you can deal with it” #UniMentalHealthDay #GangGreen
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6 years
@BBCCarrie is the very best of the BBC. I am proud to be her colleague. The fact she’s had to quit her post to fight for equality is shameful. #IStandWithCarrie
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Stephen Sackur
3 years
Respect!
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Rod Ardehali
3 years
I LOVE this Turkish long-haul driver's breakfast set up. Yogurt, eggs, tomatoes, honey, flatbread, olive oil. Nothing comes between this man and his Mediterranean diet ✊
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I went to #QPR last week and watched @LUFC lose 1-0. They were poor. Last night I watched them tear #WBA apart at Elland Road. They were brilliant to a man. The team was unchanged. Two lessons: 1. Bielsa completely trusts his players and his own judgement. 2. Football is weird
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7 years
On the Med. With families enjoying a beach-side sun set. Guess where?
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7 years
I'm in #Moscow . Just done fascinating interview with leading anti-Putin activist @navalny - next up, his nemesis #Putin spokesman #Peskov
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3 years
GOOD MORNING AMERICA!
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#Navalny - one of the most courageous people I ever interviewed
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3 years
Oh my
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Oded Rechavi
3 years
Interdisciplinary consortium grant
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3 years
I feel very lucky to be in #NewYorkCity to record a series of @BBCHARDtalk interviews. It is SO good to be back! ❤️big🍎
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3 years
Sunset in Yorkshire
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3 years
Yeah, I think you’re right
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3 years
@stephensackur #BorisJohnson is due a Hard Talk, I think
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Stephen Sackur
5 years
I’m in Florida for a week to record a series of @BBCHARDtalk interviews. No better way to prepare than a walk on the beach....
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Stephen Sackur
3 years
Modi v The Farmers - a political and economic battle for the soul of #India .... a fascinating interview ⬇️ HARDtalk - Yogendra Yadav: are India's farmers' protests a defining moment for India? - BBC Sounds
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Stephen Sackur
8 months
Try to catch my interview with Nancy Pelosi in the coming hours. Very punchy conversation on Ukraine, China, the Trump trials, Biden’s fitness and a whole lot more @BBCHARDtalk
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Stephen Sackur
3 years
One of my favourite reads of the last year.... and today I got to interview the author. Thank you @BernardineEvari 🙏
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Stephen Sackur
4 years
Forget politics this is the instant reaction of a decent, compassionate man...
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Rob O'Hanrahan
4 years
I'd never seen this clip, or heard this story, before this evening. Joe Biden hugging Corey Hixon at the funeral of his father, Chris Hixon. Chris was a teacher who died in a school shooting, attempting to disarm the gunman.
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Stephen Sackur
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Courage in the face of relentless intimidation… @nathanlawkc
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BBC HARDtalk
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“The Chinese government want to threaten you by going after your family” Pro-democracy activist @nathanlawkc says he will continue to speak up, despite Hong Kong police placing a bounty on his head and interrogating his family
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Stephen Sackur
4 years
I was the BBC’s US correspondent for more than five years, 97-02. I don’t recognise the country I’m seeing right now
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CNN This Morning with Kasie Hunt
4 years
Minnesota police arrest CNN reporter and camera crew as they report from protests in Minneapolis
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Stephen Sackur
4 years
@sommervilletv @JohnReedwrites We totally get that Yemen’s important but the Man Utd captain’s just been in a fight so we’ll have to pass tonight. Really sorry.
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Stephen Sackur
3 years
‘President Trump step up’ Joe Biden proving himself to be the eternal optimist
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Stephen Sackur
2 years
Just a few years ago he was a comedian, actor, TV producer. Now he’s a President and leader of a nation in a fight for its life. Extraordinary
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Patrick Moelleken 🇺🇦
2 years
. @ZelenskyyUa 's tv address to the Russian (!) people might be the most moving speech that I've ever seen in my entire life. The whole world needs to see, understand and share this crucial Ukrainian message. #StandWithUkraine #Ukraine #Україна #Russia #Россия
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Stephen Sackur
4 years
Today I cracked... recorded my first ever @BBCHARDtalk interview in my #Birkenstocks My toes will NOT appear on TV, I promise... #lockdownchic
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Stephen Sackur
5 years
Glad to see my interview with Deputy President William Ruto has become a hot topic in #Kenya
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Nation Africa
5 years
William Ruto in heated interview over his net worth
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Stephen Sackur
1 month
Just interviewed Scotland First Minister @HumzaYousaf . Clearest break yet with UK govt on Israel. He says: ‘if the UK govt continues to provide arms [to Israel] that makes the UK complicit….The evidence that we have seen certainly suggests war crimes have been committed’
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Stephen Sackur
2 years
The rhetoric is getting ever darker…
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Samuel Ramani
2 years
Alexander Dugin says that foreign friends want to come to Russia to die in the event of nuclear war as Russia is fighting against evil Another twist on RT chief Margarita Simonyan's fatalistic warnings that "Putin will use nukes and Russians will go to heaven"
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Stephen Sackur
6 years
I’m leaving #Scotland tomorrow after a magical few days. Already planning my return ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
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Stephen Sackur
3 years
Just interviewed renowned historian of totalitarianism and Holocaust @TimothyDSnyder How relevant is history of fascism to today’s politics? Big question, compelling response - don’t miss @BBCHARDtalk on Monday
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Stephen Sackur
4 years
If Trump v Biden is stressing you out watch these two striving for the top.... ❤️
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Ben Phillips
4 years
How to climb.
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Stephen Sackur
2 years
This is wonderful! And I’m lost in admiration for @BBCSteveR ’s archiving skills
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Steve Rosenberg
2 years
The BBC is 100 years old today…and I’ve got a few letters to show you. @BBC @BBCNews #BBC100
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